Massive blast in Iran port city kills 1, injures 14: Here's what we know so far

A massive explosion tore through an apartment building on Saturday in Iran's port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl as local media footage purportedly showed a security force member being carried out by rescuers. The explosion was reported a day before a planned naval drill by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes. The US military has warned Iran not to threaten its warships or commercial traffic in the strait, on which Bandar Abbas sits.

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Trump's Climate Ambassadors: Why Fat Polar Bears Are Healthier Than A Generation Ago

In the icy wilderness of Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago in the Barents Sea, polar bears have been entangled in the politics of climate change.

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Ex-Prince Andrew Seen On All Fours Over Woman In Fresh Epstein File Images

Britain's former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was embroiled again in the Epstein scandal after the US Justice Department released multiple photos of him crouched over on all fours over a woman lying on the floor.

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New Video Offers Glimpse Into Abu Dhabi's Future Railway Hub

Etihad Rail has showcased its new Abu Dhabi Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, a key hub in the UAEs upcoming passenger rail network.

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"Humanitarian Catastrophe Coming": EU On Russia Striking Ukraine Power Grid

EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas warned Thursday that Ukraine was facing a "humanitarian catastrophe" as Russian strikes cut power in frigid winter conditions.

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Dramatic Video Shows NASA Plane Belly Landing In Texas Amid Smoke And Flames

NASA's WB-57 high-altitude research plane made a gear-up belly landing at Ellington Airport in Houston due to a mechanical issue.

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Trump Fixates On 'How He Will Be Remembered' As Health Concerns Mount

US President Donald Trump's health has been under the scanner in recent months, even though he keeps saying that his health is perfect and that he has aced several cognitive tests.

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WhatsApp Unveils High-Security Mode, 3rd Major Tech Firm To Do So

Meta's WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number of U.S. tech firms that are letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers in exchange for a more restrictive experience.

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'Keep Dreaming If You Feel Europe Can Defend Itself Without US': NATO Chief

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted on Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without U.S. military support and would have to more than double current military spending targets to be able to do so.

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Trump To Send 'Border Czar' To Minneapolis After Killing Sparks Backlash

US President Donald Trump announced Monday he is sending a top official to Minnesota as outrage grew over his administration's militarized immigration raids and the shooting dead of a second protester in Minneapolis.

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Trump Blames "Democrat-Ensued Chaos" For 2 Fatal Shootings By Immigration Agents

US President Donald Trump, in two lengthy social media posts, said that Democrats had encouraged people to obstruct law enforcement operations.

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US winter storm: Over 14,000 flights cancelled, 8,50,000 blacked out amid record cold

A massive winter storm has gripped the eastern two-thirds of the United States, unleashing heavy snow, freezing rain, ice accumulation and life-threatening cold across a staggering 2,000-mile swath from New Mexico to New England. Affecting nearly 213 million people, the storm has knocked out power for over 8,50,000 customers, cancelled more than 14,000 flights, and prompted emergency declarations in nearly 20 states. Dubbed historic by officials, it threatens prolonged blackouts, impassable roads, and extreme hypothermia risks as sub-zero temperatures persist.

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S Jaishankar Meets EU Delegates Ahead Of 77th Republic Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held talks with President of European Union Council Antonio Costa and President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi.

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149 Million Passwords For Gmail, Facebook, And Netflix Leaked: Report

Login credentials, including usernames, passwords, of over 149 million accounts of internet firms, including Gmail, Instagram, Facebook, and Netflix, have allegedly been leaked, a report said.

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US Imposes Sanctions On Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Over Protest Crackdown

The United States unveiled sanctions Friday targeting Iran's "shadow fleet" said to be supporting the country's oil exports, as Washington steps up pressure over the government's crackdown on protesters.

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Climate Activists Arrested For Trying To Paint German Chancellor's Plane

German police arrested three climate activists on Thursday on suspicion of breaking into an airfield to splash pink paint on the private plane of Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Shehbaz Sharif faces ire at home as Pakistan joins Trump's peace board: 'His boot-polishing habit…'

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is facing massive backlash from the people of his own country after joining the US President Donald Trump-led “Board of Peace,” an initiative purportedly aimed at ensuring peace in Gaza. 

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'Peace Or Piece Of Greenland?' Musk Takes Dig At Trump's New Gaza Board

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who joined BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on a panel at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, took a dig at US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'.

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After Elon Musk's X Poll On "Buying Ryanair", A Reminder From Its CEO

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary on Wednesday reminded billionaire Elon Musk that European Union rules prohibit non-Europeans from controlling the Irish airline, in the latest instalment of their public spat.

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UK Unveils Plan To Open University Campuses In 5 Countries Including India

The UK has announced a new International Education Strategy aimed at expanding the global footprint of UK education and growing education exports to GBP 40 billion annually by 2030, with India identified as one of five key focus countries.

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Hackers Target Iran's State TV To Air Footage Supporting Exiled Crown Prince

Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country's exiled crown prince and calling on security forces to not "point your weapons at the people," footage online showed early Monday.

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US-EU Trade At Risk: How Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat Could Backfire

When US President Donald Trump announced on January 18 that eight European allies would face tariffs unless they agreed to negotiate over Greenland, it marked a dramatic escalation.

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'India Can Add 20% To Global Growth This Year': WEF Chief To NDTV At Davos

India will likely become the fastest growing of the large economies this year to such an extent that it would make up for 20 per cent of all global growth, World Economic Forum (WEF) president Borge Brende told NDTV at Davos.

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6 Dead, 38 Missing After Fire Breaks Out At Shopping Complex In Pakistan: Report

At least six people were killed, and 38 others are missing after a massive fire broke out at Gul Plaza Shopping Mall in Karachi, which led to the back part of the complex collapsing, ARY News reported on Sunday.

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US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria killing Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ISIS ambush

The US launched another round of retaliatory strikes in Syria, killing an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, who officials say had a direct link to the Islamic State (ISIS) member responsible for last month's ambush that killed two US soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country.

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EU, Mercosur Sign Free Trade Pact After 25 Years Of Negotiations

Top officials from the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, paving the way for the European Union's largest ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations.

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Lawsuit Alleges Elon Musk's Grok Created Image Of Ashley St. Clair In 'Swastika' Bikini

Ashley St Clair has filed a lawsuit against xAI, alleging the Grok AI tool generated explicit, nonconsensual images of her.

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"Quite The Opposite": US Senator On Reports Of Trump Not Attacking Iran

US Senator Lindsey Graham, whom President Donald Trump considers to be a "wonderful friend", has claimed that reports suggesting the US does not intend to attack Iran are "inaccurate" and further said that the situation is quite the opposite.

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US Sanctions Iranian Officials Over Protest Crackdown, Oil Money Laundering

The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on Iranian security officials and financial networks, accusing them of orchestrating a violent crackdown on peaceful protests and laundering billions in oil revenues.

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Denmark, Sweden Send Troops To Greenland As Trump Refuses To Rule Out Force

Denmark's defence minister on Wednesday said a US offensive in Greenland was "very hypothetical" as his country beefs up its military presence on the...

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Where Are The Main US Military Bases In The Middle East?

The following are the significant military bases in the Middle East. Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the region if attacked by Washington.

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Why Trumps New Tariff Could Reopen China Rift

Donald Trump's threat to slap a 25% tariff on countries that trade with Iran risks reopening old wounds with Beijing, Tehran's top partner, challenging Chinese leader Xi Jinping's global image and resolve to defend China's commercial interests.

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Explained: Iran's 'Kill Switch' Strategy To Jam Starlink Internet

The jamming of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet used by some Iranian opposition members has led to an information blackout in the crisis-hit nation.

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Iran Foreign Ministry Says Communication Channel 'Open' With US Envoy

A channel of communication is open between Iran and US President Donald Trump's special envoy for the Middle East despite the lack of diplomatic relations, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said Monday.

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Truck Drives Into Crowd Supporting Iranian Protesters In Los Angeles

A truck plowed into a crowd gathered in Los Angeles to show support for Iranian protesters, the KNBC news outlet reported on Sunday.

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Trader Pockets Over $400,000 After Betting On Maduro's Downfall

Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election - and recently, the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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Russia's Oreshnik missile attack on Kyiv and the message it sent to Trump, NATO countries - Explained

At least 4 people were killed, and around 25 were injured in Kyiv after Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault using hundreds of drones and missiles. Ukrainian officials said the barrage, which continued into Friday, targeted multiple regions and caused damage to civilian infrastructure, particularly in the capital.

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6 Killed In Mass Shooting In US State Of Mississippi, Suspect Arrested

At least six people were fatally shot on Friday night in Clay County, Mississippi, and the suspect is in custody.

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Amid Iran Protests, Israel Envoy Says Iranians "Yearning For Freedom"

Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar has said the ongoing wave of protests across Iran reflects a deep and long-suppressed public anger against the country's clerical establishment.

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Mercosur, Cattle Disease: Why French Farmers Are Driving Tractors Into Paris

French farmers have brought tractors to central Paris and blocked roads across the country to demand government action to address numerous grievances.

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'US turning away from allies': France's Emmanuel Macron slams Trump's foreign policy

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday strongly criticised the foreign policy of the United States (US) under President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of "breaking free from international rules" and "turning away" from some of its allies. Macron said that there is a strong temptation to divide the world, which has some great powers.

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Law Violation, Treat Russian Crew Fairly: Moscow On US Tanker Seizure

Russia said on Wednesday that the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law, and a senior lawmaker described it as "outright piracy".

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Russia enraged after US seizes Moscow-flagged Venezuelan oil tanker, tensions high: All you need to know

Russia on Wednesday strongly condemned the seizure of a Russian flagged oil tanker by US military forces, saying Washington had no legal authority to use force against a vessel lawfully registered under another country’s jurisdiction on the high seas.

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US, Denmark To Discuss Greenland Next Week, Says Marco Rubio

The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said thathe will meet with the Denmark government to discuss Greenland next week.

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51 Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh In December, Says Unity Council

As Bangladesh approaches its 13th National Parliamentary Election, a wave of brutal communal violence against religious minorities has spread fear across the country, raising serious questions on the Yunus-led interim government.

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"Concerning Precedent": UN Chief Warns Of Instability After US Venezuela Op

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for respect for the political independence of states after the United States seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and said it was in charge of the country.

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Bangladesh's BNP Thanks PM Modi For Condoling Khaleda Zia's Death

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's condolence message on former prime minister Khaleda Zia's demise while recalling her contribution to India-Bangladesh ties.

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Venezuela Military Recognises Veep Delcy Rodriguez As Acting President

Venezuela's military on Sunday recognized Delcy Rodriguez, deputy to ousted president Nicolas Maduro, as the country's acting leader, after US forces extracted the former head of state to face trial.

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India Asks Citizens To Avoid Going To Venezuela Hours After US Captures Maduro

India on Saturday night advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela in view of the situation arising out of the capture of the oil-rich country's president by the US.

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What Caused Deadly Fire At Swiss Bar That Killed 40 On New Year's Eve

Swiss investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar's ceiling.

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Trump Says He's Dropping Push For National Guard In Chicago, Portland, LA

President Donald Trump said he's dropping for now his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, a move that comes after legal roadblocks held up the effort.

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6 Killed In Iran Protests Over Economy As Inflation Hits 42%

Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least six people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said.

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