In Baghdad, Guterres hails ‘new chapter’ in Iraq as UN mission draws to a close
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is ending operations this month but support for the country will continue, Secretary-General António Guterres affirmed at the official closing ceremony in…
With skills and determination, Guatemalans embark on life-changing journey to Germany
On the runway of Guatemala City’s La Aurora International Airport, ten men embraced their families before departing for Germany — the start of a bold new chapter. Read the full…
Thailand declares curfew along coast as Cambodia border fighting spreads
Military personnel carry the coffin of Private Mustageem Chema, covered by the Thai national flag, during a procession ceremony to transport bodies to their home town, at a military airport…
Drone strike in southern Sudan kills 6 UN peacekeepers
Aftermath of a drone strike on Sudan’s southern Kordofan on December 13, 2025. — X/@sudan_warUNISFA base in Kadugli targetted while peacekeepers were inside building.Bangladesh interim leader Yunus expresses grief, pledges…
Islamabad puts drivers on notice as smog crisis worsens
This picture taken on December 10, 2025, shows technician Waleed Ahmed examining a vehicle to test its emissions on road, on the outskirts of Islamabad. — AFP ISLAMABAD: Truck driver…
‘Neither probe nor any proceeding underway against Gen (retd) Bajwa’
Former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. — ISPR/FileConviction of ex-ISI chief strictly confined to his individual actions.Growing expectations of accountability beyond military: sourcesThey add judges, bureaucrats, politicians may come…
Two US soldiers, interpreter killed in suspected Daesh attack in Syria
US forces are seen at the Kurdish People’s Protection Units headquarters in Mount Karachok in this undated image near Malikiya, Syria. — Reuters/FileConvoy targeted during key leader engagement.Three US soldiers…
‘Extortionists’ among several suspects nabbed in Karachi Qadri House raid
Sindh police personnel stand guard on the road. — APP/FileSuspects ran an extortion network in different Karachi areas: SSPWeapons, ammunition, mobiles, gold ornaments recovered: policePakistan Sunni Tehreek condemns raid, alleging…
EU agrees on fishing quotas for 2026 after intense negotiations
The EU’s Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers has approved catch limits and fishing effort for 2026, and in some cases up to 2028. The agreement regulates the most critical…
Trump wows retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack, blamed on IS
US President Donald Trump said “there will be very serious retaliation” on Saturday, after two US service members and one American civilian were killed in an attack in Syria that…