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Channel Tunnel disruption affects Eurostar and vehicle shuttle between France and England

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Power problems and a stuck train interrupted rail services through the undersea Channel Tunnel connecting the United Kingdom and continental Europe on Tuesday, operators said, str... Read More


Escalation in Yemen threatens to reignite civil war and create wider tensions in Gulf region

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday, targeting a shipment of weapons from the United Arab Emirates for separatist forces - a significant move in a country ... Read More


European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Leaders from Europe and Canada held talks Tuesday on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv sparred over Russian cla... Read More


Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday after a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates arrived for separatist forces in the war-torn country, and warne... Read More


Thieves drill into a German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros worth of property

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property from safety deposit boxes inside a German bank vault that they drilled into Monday during the holiday lull, police said. ... Read More


Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the owner of Facebook and Instagram continues an aggressive push to amp up AI offerings across its platforms. The Califor... Read More


Myanmar's military-backed party claims strong lead in election's first phase

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The political party backed by Myanmar 's ruling military claimed Tuesday it won a commanding lead in the initial round of the first general election in five years, even though th... Read More


Nearly 25 Islamic State fighters killed or captured in Syria, US military says

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The U.S. military said Tuesday that nearly 25 operatives of the Islamic State group were killed or captured in Syria this month following an ambush that killed two U.S. troops an... Read More


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