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Dec 7, 2025 - World

The Associated Press has spoken to over 30 refugees from Mali who say they witnessed beheadings, rapes and other abuses committed by Africa Corps, a new military unit under Russia's direct command

Dec 7, 2025 - World

Although people reported ‘things falling off shelves and walls’, no injuries or structural damage were reportedA powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday. There was no tsunami warning, and officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or injury.The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 230 miles (370km) north-west of Juneau, Alaska, and 155 miles west of Whitehorse, Yukon. Continue reading...

Dec 6, 2025 - World

The weavers’ neighborhood near Dhaka echoes with the constant clatter of the looms with rhythmic hand movements as the artisans use colorful silk and cotton threads to weave the iconic Tangail saree. The handloom saree is named after a central Bangladesh district that is home to hundreds of weaver families. The garment is seen as the country’s cultural symbol, showcased during festivals and wedding celebrations across the Indian subcontinent. The centuries-old traditional saree weaving art was nominated for inclusion in UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity this year. Every garment is crafted with a fusion of tradition and craftsmanship, with aesthetic designs and intricate motifs rooted in local culture. The men usually color the yarn, weave the fabric and create designs on the looms. Women help with spinning threads on the wheels. The Tangail saree is not just a cultural icon, it also provides livelihood to hundreds of weaver families. With rising raw...

Dec 6, 2025 - World

The countries' ties plunged recently over the Japanese leader’s Taiwan remarks.

Dec 6, 2025 - World

Police launch ‘manhunt’ after 25 people are shot in early morning in township attack west of PretoriaGunmen have stormed into a hostel in South Africa’s capital and killed at least 12 people, including a three-year-old child, and injured more than a dozen others.Police said they had launched a “manhunt” for three people and were investigating whether the killings were linked to a bar within the hostel that may have been selling alcohol illegally. Continue reading...