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President-elect Trump appoints Indian American Jay Bhattacharya to head top US health institute

Earlier, Trump picked Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency along with Tesla owner Elon Musk. However, that is a voluntary position and does not need confirmation from the US Senate.

An Israeli strike hit a building in Beirut's Chiyah district on November 25, 2024, amid ongoing hostilities with Hezbollah.(Credit: Reuters)

Israel, Hezbollah 'close to 60-day ceasefire' deal after over a year of war, say sources

After more than 3,700 deaths, efforts to end the hostilities have gained momentum even as fierce fighting continues, with Lebanon reporting at least 31 killed in Israeli airstrikes.

Ayatollah Khameini

Iran’s supreme leader says Israeli leaders should be issued death sentences, not arrest warrants

His comments came days after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense chief Yoav Gallant.

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Latest Israeli attack kills 35 in Gaza

The attack on the Basta Al Fawqa neighborhood on Nov 23 that left 94 injured was unleashed without any warning from the Israeli military. Many people are still trapped under the rubble as rescuers are unable to reach them, Gaza health ministry said.

Pakistan

More than 82 killed in Pakistan sectarian violence as authorities struggle to broker peace

About 150 have been injured in violent clashes between the Sunni and Shia communities in country's northwestern Kurram district between Nov 21 and 24. Local authorities are working to broker peace between the two groups fighting since two Shiite Muslim convoys were ambushed leading to killing of over 40 civilians on Nov 21, officials said.

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Thousands take to streets in France to protest sexual violence

The rallies held across the country are aimed at denouncing gender-biased violence and supporting women's reproductive rights ahead of the international day for elimination of violence against women on Nov 25.

Philippines Vice President threatens to assassinate President Marcos, his wife if she is killed

Sara Duterte, who ran as Marcos' vice-presidential running mate in the May 2022 presidential elections, made the threat on Nov 23 as the country's two most powerful political families drifted apart.