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Anger in Germany after Musk backs far right 20 Dec 2024 - 05:13 pm

Frankfurt, Germany: A post from Elon Musk on his platform X that only the far-right AfD party can "save Germany" sparked accusations Friday...

Seven-year-old dies in stabbing attack at Croatia school: minister 20 Dec 2024 - 03:52 pm

Zagreb: A seven-year-old pupil was killed and several others injured in a stabbing attack at a school in the Croatian capital Zagreb on...

Brits kindle Christmas spirit with second-hand gifts 20 Dec 2024 - 03:46 pm

London: Bursting with customers one afternoon the week before Christmas, a second-hand charity shop in London's Marylebone High Street looked even busier than...

Serbia shuts schools amid new protests over station collapse 20 Dec 2024 - 03:39 pm

Belgrade: Serbia's government closed schools early for Christmas Friday just as teachers and pupils were set to join nationwide protests over the collapse...

Several injured in stabbing attack at Croatia school: officials 20 Dec 2024 - 02:05 pm

Zagreb: Several pupils and a teacher were injured on Friday in a stabbing attack at a primary school in the Croatian capital Zagreb,...

Rescuers extend search for Vanuatu quake survivors 20 Dec 2024 - 01:42 pm

Port Vila, Vanuatu: Rescuers say they have expanded a search for trapped survivors in quake-rocked Vanuatu to "numerous places of collapse" beyond the...

Suspect in health CEO killing charged with murder in New York 20 Dec 2024 - 01:30 pm

New York: The man accused of gunning down a US insurance executive in Manhattan -- a killing that tapped into widespread anger with...

South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon 20 Dec 2024 - 01:04 pm

Seoul: Investigators probing suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his foiled martial law bid on Friday ordered him to appear before...

Sydney New Year's fireworks threatened with cancellation 20 Dec 2024 - 12:48 pm

Sydney: Sydney New Year's fireworks, one of the world's most spectacular celebrations of the calendar change, face being scrapped because of industrial action...

One killed as Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine capital 20 Dec 2024 - 12:47 pm

Kyiv, Ukraine: One person was reported killed on Friday in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, where AFP staff saw...

China lifts rock lobster ban, bringing end to Australian trade barriers 20 Dec 2024 - 12:34 pm

Sydney: China has lifted a ban on imports of Australian live rock lobsters, Canberra said Friday, demolishing the final barrier in a broader,...

Japan inspects US air base over chemical spill 20 Dec 2024 - 11:15 am

Tokyo: Japanese authorities on Friday carried out an inspection of a US military base in Tokyo, a government spokesman said, after being informed...

Malaysia to resume search for missing MH370 plane: transport minister 20 Dec 2024 - 11:07 am

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia announced on Friday it has agreed to launch a new search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared 10 years...

Bangladesh, Pakistan leaders agree to boost ties 19 Dec 2024 - 10:14 pm

Cairo: Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said Thursday he had "agreed to strengthen relations" with Pakistan, a move likely to further test his...

New Delhi celebrates Qatar National Day at historic Qutub Minar 19 Dec 2024 - 09:09 pm

Doha, Qatar: The colours of Qatar’s flag illuminated New Delhi’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Qutub Minar in celebration of Qatar National Day on...

Casualties from ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza: 45,129 martyrs, 107,338 injured 19 Dec 2024 - 08:46 pm

Gaza: Casualties from the ongoing Israeli occupation aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, reached 45,129 martyrs and 107,338 wounded, most...