Trump says Iran wants to ‘settle’ as U.S. pauses talks for Khamenei funeral
President Donald Trump said Iran is keen to reach a deal with the United States, claiming Washington had paused engagement to allow funeral ceremonies...
Serbian students marked the arrival of the New Year with 15 minutes of silence to honor the 15 victims of a deadly train station roof collapse in November. Gathered at Belgrade, Novi Sad and other cities, thousands of students called for justice and political reform in response to the tragedy.
Serbian students ushered in the New Year with a silent protest to honor the 15 victims of a deadly train station collapse in November.
At midnight in Belgrade, students stood in silence for 15 minutes, commemorating the lives lost when a concrete awning collapsed at the city's central train station on November 1, killing 14 and injuring three, one of whom later died from their injuries.
The tragedy, blamed on government corruption and poor construction practices, has sparked wi despread protests.
Students, opposition groups, and the public have repeatedly taken to the streets demanding justice and political reforms, accusing the government of mismanagement. The government denies these allegations.
Instead of celebrating New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters, led by students, gathered in Belgrade and other cities, continuing their call for accountability.
The movement has gained broad support, including from professors, farmers, and actors, reflecting deepening dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vučić’s leadership. Despite the festive season, protests continue to demand justice for the victims and government accountability for the collapse.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has raised its forecast for the rapid emergence of a strong El Niño, warning the climate pattern is likely to drive higher global temperatures and intensify extreme weather in the months ahead.
India is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics that exposed sensitive documents linked to Apple's unreleased iPhone 18 Pro, marking the government's first public comments on the incident.
Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds. Both sides are expected to meet again after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
International politicians and religious leaders have paid respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei throughout the day, ahead of his six day funeral ceremony which begins on Saturday. His casket is currently on display at the Iman Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran.
Germany has requested urgent talks with China's ambassador following reports that Chinese authorities trained Russian soldiers, adding fresh strain to relations between Beijing and Europe amid the war in Ukraine.
West Africa's Al Qaeda affiliate, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on military positions in Mali on Saturday and said it had seized control of at least three of them.
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Donetsk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed at least six people across three Ukrainian regions on Friday, regional officials said.
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to use next week's NATO summit in Ankara to advance his push for greater European responsibility in security, with a bilateral meeting planned with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as Paris seeks closer coordination with key allies.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence, saying Russia and the United States share a special responsibility for maintaining global security as the world's two largest nuclear powers.
China said on Saturday it had launched a coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting a strong protest from Taipei, which accused Beijing of illegally expanding its authority and undermining regional stability.
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