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Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here's what it means for consumers and businesses

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- On New Year's Day, Bulgaria will achieve its decades-old goal of joining the euro currency union and deepening ties with the more prosperous countries of Western Europe. Membersh... Read More


Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- Betty Boop and "Blondie" are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The first appearances of the classic cartoon and comic characters are among the pieces... Read More


Here's what to know about a deadly fire at a Swiss Alpine bar's New Year celebration

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left around 40 people dead and another 115 injured during a New Year's celebration. Most ... Read More


Israeli hostage released from 2 years of captivity in Gaza struggles to rebuild his life

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- During the two years he was held captive in Gaza, Segev Kalfon had a recurring dream: slowly walking through a supermarket, browsing each aisle for his favorite foods, taking in t... Read More


Yemeni transport ministry says Saudi Arabia mandated inspections of flights between Aden and UAE

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Yemen's transport ministry, which is aligned with Emirati-backed southern separatist authorities, on Thursday said Saudi Arabia has imposed requirements mandating that flights to ... Read More


US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four firms operating in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers, which the U.S. accuses of being part of a sha... Read More


Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Chelsea was back on the coaching carousel under its American ownership on Thursday after Enzo Maresca left his position as manager following a reported deterioration in his relati... Read More


Taiwan's president pledges to defend island's sovereignty after Chinese military drills

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island's sovereignty in the face of China's "expansionist ambitions," days after Beijing wrapped up liv... Read More


Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- A Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people and wounded at least 50 more as they celebrated the New Year in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine's Kherson region, Russian officials... Read More


Man City and Liverpool frustrated in 0-0 draws in Premier League to leave Arsenal with 4-point lead

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Erling Haaland and Manchester City were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on Thursday, leaving Arsenal with a four-point lead at the halfway stage of the Premier League seaso... Read More