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Tomiko Itooka, recognised as the world's oldest person, passed away at 116 in a nursing home in Ashiya, Japan

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called it an annual occurrence in winter and assured that the country is safe to travel

The conjoined twins from United States, Abby and Brittany Hensel, have two heads, two brains and two hearts but one circulatory system with each heart pumping blood through the same system

President-elects likely to appeal his conviction in hush-money trial

Largest representation of ethnic Indian community in US Congress ever since Dalip Singh Saund first elected to the House of Representatives in 1957

To meet Ajit K Doval and other top government officials for a final round of talks on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues on his India visit January 5 and 6

January 4, Louis Braille’s birthday, is celebrated as World Braille Day, highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusion for visually impaired

Nippon Steel and US Steel blast the decision, say it “reflects a clear violation of due process and the law”, “manipulated” to advance President's political agenda

Several social media handles on X reported that due to circulation of multiple viruses including HMPV, Covid-19 and Mycoplasma pneumoniae, hospitals, crematoriums and other public health infrastructure was getting overwhelmed, forcing the Chinese Government to declare a health emergency

Discovered in 2001, the virus can lead to upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages

The country's anti-corruption agency said it withdrew its investigators after the presidential security service blocked them from entering President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence for hours due to concerns about their safety

Videos of crowded hospitals go viral on social media

The 7.5-carat diamond from Modi was easily the most costly gift presented to any member of the first family in 2023

Two killed and 18 people were injured when a small plane collided into the rooftop of a commercial building in Southern California

Israel's military says it targeted senior officer in Hamas-run police force, who was involved in gathering intelligence used by outfit's armed wing in attacks on Israeli forces

Group of men fired at least 30 gunshots into a crowd gathered outside a nightclub on New Year's Day

Her first post is a black and white video of herself at the beach, wearing white and drawing 2025 in the sand on an overcast day

Vows to “fight to the end” against what he called “anti-state forces,” as law enforcement prepared to detain him over martial law decree

Arrested on November 25 from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Das has remained in jail amid growing calls for justice

Some experts argue the Islamic State is powerful today partly as a brand, inspiring both militant groups and individuals in attacks that the group itself may have no real role in. The Islamic State's ruthless credo and military successes have helped spur affiliated groups in Africa, Asia and Europe.

A person died inside the futuristic-looking pickup truck and seven people nearby suffered minor injuries, said police

Suspect, who was killed in shootout with police, identified as Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, a 42-year-old US citizen from Texas

45-year-old suspect, identified as AM, flees after bar brawl; police urge residents to stay calm and indoors, rule out clash between criminal gangs

While we in Hyderabad and elsewhere in India were making plans for Tuesday night to celebrate New Year’s Eve, people of Kiritimati, also known as Christmas island located in Pacific Ocean, celebrated the New Year exactly at 3.30 pm on Tuesday itself.