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Dec 26, 2023
Tokyo [Japan], December 26: The SLIM space probe entered lunar orbit on December 25, an important step in Japan's efforts to successfully land on the earth's satellite, expected to take place next month.
Thunderstorms and rain set to hit holiday spots in North Island
Israel's Netanyahu vows no let-up in war against Hamas as Gaza deaths mount
Israeli airstrike in Syria kills senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards member
Three arrested in Austria amid security concerns
Dec 25, 2023
1 killed, 4 injured in Houston shooting
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Japan forecasts elderly majority in 25 prefectures by 2050
Tokyo [Japan], December 25: The elderly population, those aged 65 and above, is expected to make up over 40 percent of the residents by 2050...
2 killed, 29 injured in S. Korea's apartment fire
Seoul [South Korea], December 25: Two people were killed and 29 others injured on Monday in a fire that broke out at an apartment building...
Egypt proposes deal to end Gaza war: Report
Cairo [Egypt], December 25: Egypt has drawn up a phased deal to halt fighting between Israel and Hamas and release more hostages held by the...
UN estimates 50,000 pregnant women in besieged Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25: The United Nations estimates that around 50,000 pregnant women are currently living in the besieged and war-torn Gaza Strip.
Nine family members, including eight children, killed in Pakistan house fire
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 25: Nine members of a family died in north-western Pakistan after a house caught fire and collapsed, officials said on Sunday.
British Minister says Red Sea cannot become 'no go' area for shipping
London [UK], December 25: Britain and its allies will not allow the Red Sea to become a "no go" zone for shipping and will step...
Furnace blast at Indonesia nickel factory kills 13 workers, wounds 38
Jakarta [Indonesia], December 25: A furnace explosion at a Chinese-owned nickel factory in Indonesia on Sunday has killed at least 13 workers and injured 38...
Tehran accuses US of impeding establishment of ceasefire in Gaza
Tehran [Iran], December 25: The United States is impeding the establishment of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and "tying the hands" of the international...
Russia will win Ukraine conflict if EU not mobilises all capabilities: Borrell
Moscow [Russia], December 25: Russia will win the Ukraine conflict if the European Union does not change its course and mobilise all its capabilities, EU...
Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation in Sri Lanka
Colombo [Sri Lanka], December 25: Police in Sri Lanka say they have arrested almost 15,000 people during a week-long drive against drug traffickers across the country.
More presidential candidates emerged to compete with Mr. Trump
Earthquake death toll in China's Qinghai rises to 32
Israel steps up attack in Gaza, US calls for caution
Britain is about to send naval ships to Guyana; Venezuela spoke up
Fire on a Russian nuclear icebreaker
Beijing breaks a seven-decade cold-weather record
Pope laments war in Holy Land on solemn Christmas Eve
Israel bombs northern Gaza; Palestinians say 166 killed in 24 hours
16 dead in central Nicaragua traffic accident
Dec 24, 2023
Pakistan's anti-terrorism police kill 2 terrorists
