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Forensic teams scour the site near the historic Red Fort as authorities place several states on high alert; investigation is in a “preliminary stage,” say police. NEW DELHI, [Current Date] – Indian authorities are investigating a deadly car explosion in the heart of Delhi under the country’s stringent anti-terrorism legislation, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The blast, which killed at least eight people and injured 20 others on Monday evening, marks the first major explosion in the capital in over a decade. The incident occurred near the iconic Red Fort when a slow-moving car stopped at a traffic signal and…
Cameroon, Congo, Gabon and Nigeria clash for entry into the FIFA intercontinental playoff tournament for the World Cup.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) playoffs begin on Thursday with four teams – Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – slugging it out to decide which nation will progress to the FIFA intercontinental playoff tournament in March, which is the final hurdle for qualification into the World Cup 2026 in North America.The four teams were the best runners-up across the nine African qualifying groups – and the playoff winner will keep alive their nation’s hopes of becoming the…
About 200 Hamas fighters remain trapped in Rafah tunnels as Israel refuses to grant them passage, threatening the truce.US mediator Jared Kushner has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the fragile US-backed ceasefire in Gaza.Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump who helped broker the agreement, met Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday as part of US efforts to stabilise the tenuous truce.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Syria’s al-Sharaa on historic visit to US, here’s what you need to knowlist 2 of 3Israeli drone strike kills two in Gaza as ceasefire violations mountlist 3 of…
Syrian presidency says al-Sharaa and Trump discussed ways to ‘strengthen and develop’ ties between the US and Syria.The United States has issued a new waiver to lift the most serious sanctions against Syria, as interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Washington.The move on Monday coincided with al-Sharaa’s meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, underscoring Damascus’s push to forge strong economic ties with the West after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Israeli drone kills two Palestinians trying to reach home in Gazalist 2 of 3Syria’s al-Sharaa greets supporters after…
Hamas condemns Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month.At least two people including a child have been killed in an Israeli drone strike east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, according to media reporters in the besieged Palestinian territory.Hamas condemned Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month, accusing it of maintaining a campaign of bombardments and demolitions across the besieged enclave.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Is Israel inching towards another regional war?list 2 of 3It’s not just Israel to blame for the medical evacuation crisis…
As Iraqis head to the polls, here is everything you need to know about the parliamentary elections.On Tuesday, Iraqis from across the country will head to the polls to elect a new parliament.Analysts and observers believe the voter turnout will indicate whether Iraqis have any confidence left in the current political system to provide security and improve basic services.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Dick Cheney and the sanitising of a war criminallist 2 of 3Special vote under way for forces and displaced in Iraq parliamentary pollslist 3 of 3Iraq’s PM al-Sudani may win the elections, but lose…
The Syrian president will visit the White House, a first for any leader from post-independence Syria.Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the United States on Saturday, ahead of a historic meeting with his US counterpart, Donald Trump.This marks the first time a Syrian president has visited the White House in at least 80 years.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iraq’s PM al-Sudani may win the elections, but lose his postlist 2 of 3Iran dismisses US accusation of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexicolist 3 of 3Video: COP30 summit warned Gaza faces catastrophic environmental crisisend of listThe meeting…
Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy for his role in securing funding for his 2007 presidential campaign.Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from prison after serving three weeks of a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy.A Paris court ruled on Monday that Sarkozy, 70, will remain under judicial supervision pending an appeal against his conviction.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Iran dismisses US accusation of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexicolist 2 of 4Video: COP30 summit warned Gaza faces catastrophic environmental crisislist 3 of 4Riot in Ecuador prison kills 31 amid gunfire and explosionslist 4…
Iran blasts ‘ridiculous’ claim from US and Israel. Mexico says it has no information on such an incident and signals no disruption to any bilateral ties.Tehran, Iran – Iran has branded accusations from the United States and Israel that it was hatching a plot to assassinate the latter’s ambassador to Mexico as “ridiculous”.Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters on Monday that Tehran believes Israel is trying to damage its “friendly relations” with other countries through an “absurd allegation”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3UN warns of millions displaced by climate change as COP30 opens in Brazillist…
Al-Sudani will navigate the challenges of his fragile electoral bloc and post-election negotiations with Shia rivals.Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is bidding for a second term, a goal that requires his electoral bloc, the Construction and Development Coalition, to win a commanding number of seats in the November 11 parliamentary elections and back his selection for the role.Al-Sudani’s campaign is built on his government’s successes in improving services, maintaining balanced relations between Tehran and Washington, and steering Iraq clear of regional conflict since October 7, 2023.However, while analysts predict al-Sudani’s coalition may win the highest number of seats, it…