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People protesting for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Hamas claims readiness to release 34 hostages in 'first phase' of exchange deal; Israel denies receiving list

The denial from Israeli side came after UK-based news agency reported that Hamas was ready to release hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement.

China

India expresses concern over China’s Mega Hydropower Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River

India has consistently expressed its concerns to the Chinese side over mega projects on rivers in their territory, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, adding, “India will take necessary measures to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas."

US President-elect Donald Trump to be sentenced in ‘Hush Money’ case on Jan 10, says NY judge

The 78-year-old, who will be assuming president’s office for a second time, was initially scheduled to be sentenced on Nov 26 but Justice Juan Merchan pushed it back indefinitely after he won the Nov 5 US Presidential election.

Tesla cybertruck explosiom

US Army soldier responsible for Tesla Cyber truck explosion left a warning note saying it was a ‘wake-up call for America’

“This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake-up call. Americans only pay attention to spectacles and violence. What better way to get my point across than a stunt with fireworks and explosives," Matthew wrote in one letter that was released by authorities.

crash

Two killed after small plane accidentally crashes into southern California building

The single-engine aircraft, Van's RV-10, struck the roof of a furniture manufacturing company near the Fullerton Municipal Airport, leaving two dead and 18 injured, officials said, adding that they were yet to determine whether the two fatalities were occupants of the plane or individuals on the ground.

South Korea

South Korean investigators face hurdles in arresting impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol

The president, who issued a bungled declaration on Dec 3 that shook the vibrant East Asian democracy and briefly lurched it back to the dark days of military rule, faces imprisonment or, at worst, the death penalty.

New Orleans attack

Investigators find bomb making material, ‘Quran open to a passage glorifying violence’ at Shamsud-Din’s North Houston trailer home

Jabbar, a US army veteran, who pledged allegiance to ISIS drove a rented Ford F-150 Lightning into the heart of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, mowing down 15 revelers, leaving dozens injured in a gruesome rampage on Jan 1 before being killed in a shootout with police.