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New Zealand Welcomes 2025 with Fireworks
New Zealand celebrated the arrival of 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display from Auckland's iconic Sky Tower at 14:00 GMT. Thousands gathered in the city to mark the occasion with enthusiasm and cheer.
Kiribati, a Pacific…
Syrians Enjoy Views from Reopened Mount Qasioun
After 15 years of closure under the Bashar Assad regime, Mount Qasioun in Damascus has reopened, drawing Syrian visitors eager to enjoy panoramic views of the capital. The site, once heavily restricted for its strategic…
Xi and Putin Address China-Russia Partnership in New Year Messages
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a New Year's message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasized the enduring partnership between the two nations, rooted in neutrality, non-conflict, and non-targeting of third parties. Xi…
India Launches First Rocket for Space Docking Experiment
India successfully launched its first rocket under the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) confirmed that the rocket reached an altitude of…
UN Chief Urges Unity and Action for a Better 2025
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his New Year’s message, called for global unity and urgent action to combat challenges like climate collapse and inequality. Reflecting on 2024, he described it as a year marked by wars, suffering,…
Ukraine and Russia Swap Prisoners With UAE Mediation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the successful return of 189 Ukrainian captives in a prisoner exchange mediated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "The liberation of our citizens is always good news. We thank the…
Ballistic Missile From Yemen Intercepted Over Israel
The Israeli army confirmed the interception of a ballistic missile launched from Yemen, believed to be by Iranian-backed Houthis. Sirens sounded nationwide, urging millions to seek shelter. Missile debris fell on Beit Shemesh,…
Italian Journalist Detained in Tehran
Iran confirmed the detention of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, in Tehran on December 19 for "violating the law." Sala, in contact with her family, is held in Evin Prison as the investigation continues.
Italian officials condemned the…
Bangkok Hotel Fire Kills 3 Tourists
A fire broke out at a hotel in Bangkok’s popular Khaosan area, claiming the lives of three tourists—a Brazilian, an American, and a Ukrainian—and injuring seven others. The blaze, which began on the 5th floor of the six-story…
ACTC Prevents Runway Collision in Los Angeles
A potential disaster was averted at Los Angeles International Airport when air traffic controllers stopped a Key Lime Air jet that entered an active runway as a Delta Airlines Airbus A321 was taking off. The jet, carrying Gonzaga…