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Israel PM Netanyahu confirms deal with Hamas to secure release of hostages

Overcoming last-minute obstacles in finalizing a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause 15 months of brutal conflict, Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal will facilitate release dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

Outgoing US President Joe Biden warns of dangerous 'oligarchy', ‘extreme wealth’ in dark farewell speech

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire amid hopes for lasting calm in Gaza

French nuclear submarine crews inadvertently expose patrol schedules through fitness app

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol finally arrested for imposition of martial law

After a failed attempt earlier this month, hundreds of investigators arrived at Yeol’s presidential compound on Jan 15 and waited for hours to apprehend him on charges of insurrection of a brief period of martial law last month.

Bangladesh SC acquits former prime minister Khaleda Zia in corruption case

Zia was sentenced to five years in prison on February 8, 2018, for embezzling government funds, while her son Tarique and four others received 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Tk 2.1 crore each.

US weather dept forecasts ‘explosive fire growth’ amid strong winds and raging wildfires

Firefighters in the Los Angeles area are battling three major wildfires over a week that have claimed at least 24 lives, destroyed more than 12,000 structures, and forced 150,000 people to evacuate.

6.9 magnitude earthquake jolts southwestern Japan triggering tsunami advisories

The quake, centered at a depth of 30 km, shook a wide area in Kyushu, the southwestern main island, Japan's Meteorological Agency said.

Jaishankar to attend Trump inauguration.

EAM Jaishankar to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan 20

"During the visit, the external affairs minister will also have meetings with representatives of the incoming administration, as also some other dignitaries visiting the US on that occasion," the MEA said.

Outgoing US President Joe Biden slaps last-minute sanctions on Russia days before stepping down

The massive list of sanctions, which include two Indian companies that were transporting LNG from Russia, are aimed at making it more "difficult for Putin to conduct his wars," Biden said.