On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, survivors and families across Southeast and South Asia gathered to honour the 230,000 victims. Memorials were held in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand, where emotional tributes and prayers were offered.
Kazakhstan authorities have confirmed the recovery of all 38 bodies from the recent plane crash, with seven victims identified. Rescue operations continue as teams work to determine the cause of the tragedy.
8 survivors of the plane crash near Aktau are on artificial ventilation systems, with 11 others in intensive care. The crash, involving an Azerbaijan Airlines flight, resulted in 38 deaths, and 29 survivors, including three children, are receiving medical treatment.
Ko Wen-je, a prominent figure in Taiwanese politics and former presidential candidate, has been indicted on corruption charges that could result in a prison sentence of up to 28.5 years. The 65-year-old former Taipei mayor is accused of accepting bribes during his time in office.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed condolences following the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in western Kazakhstan, which claimed the lives of many, including citizens from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.
After nearly 250 years of serving as a national emblem, the bald eagle has finally been officially designated as the national bird of the United States. This historic decision, signed into law by President Joe Biden, cements the iconic bird's status as a symbol of strength, freedom, and resilience.
The Southern Air Command of Ukraine reported on December 25 that air defense forces had destroyed 11 enemy targets in the Kherson region. Among the destroyed targets was a Russian cruise missile.
A dead body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight after it landed in Maui, Hawaii, on Tuesday. The body was discovered in the compartment housing the aircraft’s landing gear, and an investigation is underway to determine how the individual accessed it.
China has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet. The project, which aims to generate 300 billion kWh of electricity annually, raises concerns in neighbouring India and Bangladesh over potential environmental and water flow impacts.
A prison riot in Mozambique’s capital Maputo left 33 dead, 15 injured, and over 1,500 escapees, amid unrest linked to disputed elections and nationwide protests.
A fire ravaged a shopping mall in Culiacán, Mexico, on January 16, 2025, causing significant damage, including the collapse of the roof housing a casino. Emergency responders worked to control the blaze, with one injury and two others treated for nervous breakdowns. Cause remains unknown.
The International Circus Festival in Monaco shows incredible performances from talented circus artists around the world.
A hotel fire at Türkiye's Kartalkaya Ski Resort claimed 76 lives and injured 51. The blaze started early Tuesday, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
