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E-Paper | January 02, 2025

15 killed, 30 injured as US army veteran flying ISIS flag rams into New Orleans crowd

15 killed, 30 injured as US army veteran flying ISIS flag rams into New Orleans crowd

FBI investigating possible links to terrorist organisations; suspect killed in shootout with police; Biden condemns attack.

Published 02 Jan, 2025 02:08pm

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Israeli defence minister threatens Hamas with stronger strikes if hostages not released

Israeli defence minister threatens Hamas with stronger strikes if hostages not released

Gaza rescuers say ex-police chief among 11 killed in overnight Israeli strike.

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 02:05pm

South Korea to send Jeju Air crash black box to US

South Korea to send Jeju Air crash black box to US

South Korean and US investigators have been combing crash site in southwestern Muan since disaster to establish cause.

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 10:06am

Saudi Arabia executes six Iranians for drug trafficking

Saudi Arabia executes six Iranians for drug trafficking

Tehran summons Riyadh’s envoy over the executions.

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 09:42am

South Korea police raid Jeju Air, airport over fatal crash

South Korea police raid Jeju Air, airport over fatal crash

Police say search warrant was issued, local media reports it was approved on charges of professional negligence resulting in death, citing officials.

Published 02 Jan, 2025 02:10pm

A time of chaos

A time of chaos

In pictures: Revellers bid adieu to 2024, welcome 2025 with fireworks

In pictures: Revellers bid adieu to 2024, welcome 2025 with fireworks

Transitions and turmoil

Transitions and turmoil

Highlights

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

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

Justin Baldoni sues the New York Times over Blake Lively story

Justin Baldoni sues the New York Times over Blake Lively story

Wicked dethrones Mamma Mia as the biggest global Broadway adaptation

Wicked dethrones Mamma Mia as the biggest global Broadway adaptation

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement ending eight-year dispute

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement ending eight-year dispute

Five people charged in Argentina in connection with singer Liam Payne’s death

Five people charged in Argentina in connection with singer Liam Payne’s death

Romeo and Juliet star Olivia Hussey dies aged 73

Romeo and Juliet star Olivia Hussey dies aged 73

Number of migrants using Channel to UK rose by 25pc in 2024

Number of migrants using Channel to UK rose by 25pc in 2024

76 deaths were recorded, making last year "deadliest" for migrants.

Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:47am

Putin orders developing of AI cooperation with Beijing

Putin orders developing of AI cooperation with Beijing

Sberbank CEO acknowledges that the microchips that underpin AI development were the trickiest hardware for Russia to replace.

Published 02 Jan, 2025 09:22am

Iran to hold N-talks with three European countries on 13th

Iran to hold N-talks with three European countries on 13th

Talks were only “consultations, not negotiations”, says deputy foreign minister.

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 09:47am

Israeli strikes kill 17 on New Year’s Day

Israeli strikes kill 17 on New Year’s Day

Palestinian, UN officials say no place is safe in Gaza, evacuations worsen the humanitarian conditions.

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 10:45am

US top judge warns against threats to judicial independence

US top judge warns against threats to judicial independence

CJ John Roberts says public officials "regrettably have engaged in recent attempts to intimidate judges".

Published 02 Jan, 2025 09:24am

South Asia

India carrying out covert assassination campaigns in Pakistan: report

India carrying out covert assassination campaigns in Pakistan: report

Chief minister of India’s Manipur state apologises for ethnic unrest

Chief minister of India’s Manipur state apologises for ethnic unrest

Thousands march in Bangladesh to mark student-led uprising that ousted PM Hasina

Thousands march in Bangladesh to mark student-led uprising that ousted PM Hasina

Can Bangladesh republic be saved?

Can Bangladesh republic be saved?

Middle East

Gaza healthcare nearing ‘total collapse’, says UN

Gaza healthcare nearing ‘total collapse’, says UN

WHO demands Gaza hospital chief’s release

WHO demands Gaza hospital chief’s release

31 Kurdish, Turkish-backed fighters killed in Syria

31 Kurdish, Turkish-backed fighters killed in Syria

Egypt tests new extension of the Suez Canal

Egypt tests new extension of the Suez Canal

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South Korea to send Jeju Air crash black box to US

US top judge warns against threats to judicial independence

Putin orders developing of AI cooperation with Beijing

DR Congo sentences 13 soldiers to death ‘to boost discipline’

Kenya investigating fallen space debris

Number of migrants using Channel to UK rose by 25pc in 2024

Strangers in the night: Celebrating 2025 in New York

Gaza population down by 6pc since start of conflict

Saudi Arabia executes six Iranians for drug trafficking

Iran to hold N-talks with three European countries on 13th

Al Jazeera TV taken off air in West Bank

World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Trump

US Treasury accuses Chinese hackers of stealing papers

Kung fu nuns kick off reopening of nunnery in Nepal

End of Europe’s Russian gas era imminent amid Ukraine stalemate

UK PMs’ visitors books made public for first time

Romania, Bulgaria join borderless Schengen zone

Declassified files show UK anger at France’s Chirac over Iraq

Syria’s de facto leader holds talks with Kurds

UK firm closes three sites in Turkiye

Two migrants die off Tunisia

Finland probing seven sailors over cut cables

Russia, Ukraine exchange over 300 POWs

Trump loses plea against $5m defamation verdict