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Over 1,100 vehicles torched across France on New Year’s Eve

Paris: More than 1100 vehicles were set on fire and over 500 people detained across France during New Year's Eve celebrations, the country's Interior Ministry has revealed. In accordance with the Interior Minister's firm instructions, which required a high degree of responsiveness and mobility, law...

At least 7 killed in Iran protests sparked by economic woes

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least seven people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said. The deaths may mark the start of...

Russian Defence ministry

Russian air defences intercept drones near Putin residence

Moscow: Russian air defences have downed 250 drones over the past day, including 12 targeting the Moscow region overnight, Russia's Defence Ministry said Thursday. The air defences also shot down one guided aerial bomb and a Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft, the ministry said. Russian forces have...

Sri Lanka Navy

Sri Lanka Navy honours Indian, foreign vessels for cyclone relief

Colombo: Sri Lanka Navy Thursday said eight foreign vessels, including two from India, have been honoured for providing assistance to the island nation after the Cyclone Ditwah disaster that saw over 600 deaths. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya personally expressed gratitude to a group of diplomatic...

Euro, Bulgaria

Bulgaria becomes 21st eurozone member

Sofia (Bulgaria): Bulgaria officially adopts the euro as of the first day of 2026 and becomes the 21st member of the eurozone. This happened exactly 19 years after the country joined the European Union. Until the end of January, the lev will remain a legal...

 

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