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E-Paper | December 21, 2024

US diplomats meet Syrian ‘ruler’ to discuss transition

US diplomats meet Syrian ‘ruler’ to discuss transition

UN team to assess rights situation during next week visit.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 09:27am

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Israeli newspaper Haaretz accuses troops of indiscriminate killing in Gaza

Israeli newspaper Haaretz accuses troops of indiscriminate killing in Gaza

Hamas urges UN, ICJ to document soldiers’ testimonies.

Published 21 Dec, 2024 10:29am

Eight drown as boat sinks off Greece

Eight drown as boat sinks off Greece

Boat driver “lost control” while attempting to evade Greek patrol vessel, coastguard statement says.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:08am

Russia bombs Kyiv after attack by ‘regime’ and Western ‘handlers’

Russia bombs Kyiv after attack by ‘regime’ and Western ‘handlers’

Ukrainian foreign ministry says strikes damaged six diplomatic missions.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:12am

Sudan’s fighters plan to work with ‘a new govt’, raising partition fears

Sudan’s fighters plan to work with ‘a new govt’, raising partition fears

RSF says no current links to govt, would work with but not control planned administration.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:29am

Editorial: Pakistan must balance diplomatic ties with US while safeguarding national interests

Editorial: Pakistan must balance diplomatic ties with US while safeguarding national interests

US was predictably limp in its response to South Korea coup attempt

US was predictably limp in its response to South Korea coup attempt

Editorial: While Assad may be gone, Syria’s future does not look promising

Editorial: While Assad may be gone, Syria’s future does not look promising

Highlights

The world loses its rhythm — Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away

The world loses its rhythm — Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away

Bride, groom, spy: India’s wedding detectives

Bride, groom, spy: India’s wedding detectives

Tom Cruise awarded highest civilian honour by US Navy

Tom Cruise awarded highest civilian honour by US Navy

Palestinian film From Ground Zero shortlisted for 97th Oscars

Palestinian film From Ground Zero shortlisted for 97th Oscars

Time Magazine names Donald Trump person of the year for 2nd time

Time Magazine names Donald Trump person of the year for 2nd time

The Guardian ranks Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Chain of Light as top album of 2024

The Guardian ranks Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Chain of Light as top album of 2024

Pentagon treads cautiously after official’s missile claims

Pentagon treads cautiously after official’s missile claims

Press secretary says US values Pakistan as a "partner in the region", has worked closely on counterterrorism efforts in the past.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 11:30am

UNRWA chief calls on world to resist Israel’s ‘firepower and propaganda’

UNRWA chief calls on world to resist Israel’s ‘firepower and propaganda’

Israeli forces blow up buildings east of Gaza’s Rafah city; 16 wounded after Israel hit by missile fired from Yemen.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:00pm

1 killed, 80 injured as car drives into crowd in Germany

1 killed, 80 injured as car drives into crowd in Germany

Police say suspected driver of car had been arrested.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:22am

Macron under fire after ‘racist’ remarks

Macron under fire after ‘racist’ remarks

President's office "strongly denies" alleged comments.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:40am

India’s rowdy parliament session ends in police probe against Rahul Gandhi

India’s rowdy parliament session ends in police probe against Rahul Gandhi

Two BJP lawmakers claim they were pushed and injured in scuffles at protests outside the parliament building.

Published 20 Dec, 2024 06:17pm

South Asia

India’s rowdy parliament session ends in police probe against Rahul Gandhi

India’s rowdy parliament session ends in police probe against Rahul Gandhi

Dhaka wants to ‘move on from 1971’

Dhaka wants to ‘move on from 1971’

India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach VP Dhankar

India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach VP Dhankar

Divers, helicopters hunt survivors of Mumbai boat accident that killed 13

Divers, helicopters hunt survivors of Mumbai boat accident that killed 13

Middle East

Israeli newspaper Haaretz accuses troops of indiscriminate killing in Gaza

Israeli newspaper Haaretz accuses troops of indiscriminate killing in Gaza

UN’s Syria envoy calls for ‘free and fair elections’ after transition

UN’s Syria envoy calls for ‘free and fair elections’ after transition

Gaza truce talks gain momentum as officials push for deal

Gaza truce talks gain momentum as officials push for deal

Syria’s ammunition dump turns into a smoking ruin after Israeli strikes

Syria’s ammunition dump turns into a smoking ruin after Israeli strikes

Newspaper

Secret passageway in Florence reopens after refit

Sudan’s fighters plan to work with ‘a new govt’, raising partition fears

Eight drown as boat sinks off Greece

Taiwan MPs brawl as ruling party blocks bills tabled by opposition

India’s rowdy parliament session ends in police probe

US hours from shutdown after Trump-Musk move

Swedish hip hop star shot dead in car park

2 journalists killed in Syria

Russia bombs Kyiv after attack by ‘regime’ and Western ‘handlers’

1 killed, 80 injured as car drives into crowd in Germany

Macron under fire after ‘racist’ remarks

Japan inspects US air base after spill

52 killed in two bus accidents in Afghanistan

US shutdown looms as Trump, Musk kill deal

Boat carrying 100 Rohingya in distress off Sri Lanka

Hackers steal $2.2bn from crypto platforms

Train conductor’s ‘bonjour’ causes stir in Belgium

Gisele Pelicot hailed as hero after ex-husband jailed in France mass rape trial

Greece returns stolen ancient coin hoard to Turkiye

Israel strikes port and energy targets in Yemen

Iraq sends nearly 2,000 Syrian soldiers back home

35 children killed in Nigeria fair stampede

Putin ready to meet Trump to talk Ukraine deal

Pokemon is back with a hit new gaming app