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41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tue... Read More


Want to read more in 2026? Here's how to revive your love of books

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it's never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, incr... Read More


China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- China's People's Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-fire show of force as part of what it called "Just... Read More


Italy's Parliament approves 2026 budget with deficit-cutting measures

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Italy's Parliament on Tuesday approved the government's 2026 budget, including deficit-cutting measures. The budget of about 22 billion euros ($25.9 billion) aims to reduce the ... Read More


The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The year's first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturd... Read More


A forgotten chapter: The stories of Allied POWs in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Hundreds of prisoners of war from Allied countries were held at brutal Japanese camps in Nagasaki when the United States dropped an atomic bomb 80 years ago. Their presence duri... Read More


Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Israel on Tuesday said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for failing t... Read More


Protests draw largest turnout of Somalis since Israel's recognition of Somaliland

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Tens of thousands of Somalis gathered across the country Tuesday to protest Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, a move condemned by more than 20 countries... Read More


Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in serious condition in a Gold Coast hospital

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Former cricketer Damien Martyn, who played 67 test matches for Australia, is in a serious condition in a Gold Coast hospital south of Brisbane, Australian media reported Wednesda... Read More


China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects, according to surve... Read More