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The 2004 tsunami caused devastation across 14 countries, killing 220,000. Asia holds memorials honouring the lives lost.

Basketball took off in 2024, taking centre stage on the global sports news calendar at key points of the year.

Israel has taken advantage of the collapse of the al-Assad regime to advance into southwestern Syria.

Teenager Sam Konstas captured plenty of attention with a superb batting debut on day one of fourth Test in Melbourne.

International relations professor Hassan Barari says the US will allow Israel to continue causing hunger in Gaza

Five Journalists from Al-Quds Today channel have been killed by an Israeli military strike on their broadcasting van.

Biden promises surge in weapons deliveries to Ukraine after drone and missile barrage hits its power grid.

The Israeli public is overwhelmed with the issue of the hostages."

The al-Jubailis have owned and operated their soap factory for generations, and they plan to keep doing so.

Attack comes after police impose curfews following protests prompted by online video of an attack on an Alawite shrine.

The BJP has accused the billionaire of funding initiatives critical of Modi, aimed at destabilising India.

Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.

Here are the key developments on the 1,036th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

At least 38 people killed after passenger plane crashes near Aktau in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan launches criminal case.

JAL says it has suspended ticket sales for all services on Thursday following incident.

Journalists from Al-Quds Today were covering events at al-Awda Hospital when vehicle was struck, according to reports.

More than 227,000 people died in the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and experts warn it could happen again.

Trump shares social media post attacking 'radical left lunatics' and says Canada could become 51st US state.

Suspected riot erupts inside prison in Maputo, with some officials denying incident is linked to post-election unrest.

Thousands hit the streets as police impose curfews in four cities as a preventive measure.

Hundreds shot, thousands arrested in crackdown since disputed presidential election in October.

Christians worldwide observe Christmas, but celebrations are subdued in Bethlehem during Israel's genocide in Gaza.

Ankara has repeatedly insisted that the Kurdish YPG militia must disband and called on the US to stop supporting it.

At least 25 people killed across Palestinian enclave since dawn as Hamas says new conditions by Israel delay ceasefire.

Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation against the breakaway Transnistria region.

Shakoor spent 15 years in prison where he learned to love cooking. He turned the passion into a career after his release

Government extends condolences for death of Bouterse, ex-leader convicted for role in 1982 killing of activists.

The eruption remains within the mountain's summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Syrian factions agree to disband and come together to form a national army, under the new Ministry of Defence.

In his Christmas address, Pope Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan.

There are no Christmas decorations or lit trees for Palestinian Christians in the city of Bethlehem.

Mohammed Saeed Shabaan is an 8-year-old Palestinian boy from Gaza who lost his limbs in a fire several years ago.

The foreign minister of the new government in Damascus says Iran must not 'spread chaos' in Syria.

Sednaya's historic monastery lights up with a towering tree, bringing joy to a city scarred by a decade of war.

An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed after requesting an emergency landing in Kazakhstan.

Bashar al-Assad's fall was a blow to Iran and its regional supporters, but anti-Houthi Yemenis see a rare opportunity.

Amid high inflation and soaring costs, the monthlong annual entertainment extravaganza is taking a toll on many.

Hamas' armed wing, Al Qassam Brigades released video of an Israeli military vehicle being attacked as clashes continue.

One killed in southern Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian missiles cause significant damage to energy infrastructure.

The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistani Taliban.

Experts feared AI deepfakes in elections, but traditional misinformation methods like social media claims prevailed.

Anyone who cares about democracy and climate action must support them.

This year, a chance encounter with a fellow pessimist helped me find some Christmas magic in the imperial capital.

Authorities says 28 survivors hospitalised after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near the city of Aktau.

In 12 frames, people around the world - playing, celebrating, dancing and smiling - as we look back through 2024.

As Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza, cases of domestic violence have rocketed.

Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second time in a week.

Here are the key developments on the 1,035th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The EU has warned that Pakistan could be violating a trade deal. Without it, Pakistani exports could be hit 20 percent.

Washington-based lender says Cairo agreed to raise tax-to-revenue ratio and accelerate divestment of state-owned firms.