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Record Tuna Sold at Japan New Year Auction
A 243-kilogram bluefin tuna was sold for a record 510.3 million yen (about $3.2 million) at the traditional New Year’s auction at Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market in Japan. The tuna, caught off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, was purchased by…
Footage Shows Maduro Captured by the US
US President Donald Trump shared a photo of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima, saying Maduro was captured after a US attack on Venezuela and would be taken to New York for trial with his wife. Trump also posted…
Panic Buying in Caracas After US Attacks
Residents of Caracas rushed to open markets and shops to stock up on basic goods following reports of a US attack on Venezuela. Long queues formed across the capital, with some stores limiting entry to prevent looting. People were seen…
Protests Follow Reported Arrest of Maduro
Protests were reported in Argentina, the United Kingdom, and Greece after claims that the US military detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and transferred them to detention in New York, USA. Demonstrators in London and…
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim mayor
Zohran Mamdani, 34, was sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim Mayor nd first South Asian mayor in a historic ceremony attended by more than 40,000 people despite cold weather. First ceremony took place at City Hall subway stations built…
Australia Welcomes 2026 with Fireworks Display
The world continues its countdown to the New Year. Australia welcomed 2026 with the fascinating show. Sydney's Harbour Bridge was illuminated with colorful light displays, and fireworks lasted for several minutes. The visual spectacle and…
Russia’s drone attack on Odesa, 4 injured
Russia launched overnight drone attack on Ukranie’s Odessa region, damaging residential buildings. Odessa Governor Oleh Kiper stated four people including 7-month-old baby, adding the debris from the drone directly damaged the windows of…
New Zealand Welcomes 2026 With Fireworks In Auckland
New Zealand became one of the first countries to welcome the New Year, following Kiribati. The celebrations were marked by spectacular fireworks in Auckland, lighting up the city’s iconic Sky Tower.
In Egypt, a Child’s Brave Resistance to Prevent His Cousin’s Abduction Earns Praise
In Egypt’s Kafr El-Sheikh governorate, one of two cousins who were playing in front of their home was abducted by his father. Security camera footage shows the father arriving with a friend, getting out of the vehicle, and attempting to…
Thailand releases 18 Combian soldiers
On 27 December, Thailand and Cambodia had signed a ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes. After the agreement, Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers who had beedn detained for 155 days. The soldiers handed over to the Cambodian military…