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What to know about the Central African Republic ahead of its election

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Central African Republic on Dec. 28 will hold presidential and legislative elections as concerns over armed groups have led to a growing reliance on Russia for security. Preside... Read More


Albanese announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi antisemitic attack

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans Thursday for a national bravery award to recognize civilians and first responders who confronted "the worst of evil" du... Read More


Somalis vote in the first one-person, one-vote local election in decades

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Residents of Somalia's capital are set to vote Thursday in a controversial local election that marks the country's first-ever one-person, one-vote poll since 1969. Analysts say i... Read More


Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coast... Read More


France's parliament approves emergency bill to prevent US-style government shutdown

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- France's fractured parliament approved an emergency bill Tuesday designed to prevent a U.S.-style government shutdown next week, after negotiations on a 2026 budget collapsed. W... Read More


Libya's military chief and 7 others are killed in a plane crash after takeoff from Turkey

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- A private jet carrying Libya's military chief, four other officers and three crew members crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Turkey's capital, Ankara, killing everyone on boar... Read More


Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect... Read More


What to know about aid entering Gaza, the other battle between Israel and Hamas

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Two and a half months have passed since Gaza 's latest ceasefire took effect, and the supplies being delivered to war-battered Palestinians are again the subject of fierce debate... Read More


Colorado woman suspected of killing 2 of her children is extradited from the UK

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- A Colorado woman suspected of killing two of her young children during a custody dispute with her ex-husband two years ago has been returned from Britain to the United States to ... Read More


Ex-aide says Netanyahu tasked him with making a plan to evade responsibility for Oct. 7 attack

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- A former close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the October 2023 Hamas attack that triggered Israel's two-year war in Gaza, the Israeli l... Read More