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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


3 Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in West Bank

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Three Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging part of a Nativity scene at a Catholic Church in the Israeli-occupied West Ban... 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


India to assume prestigious Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process from January 1 2026

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The Kimberley Process Plenary has chosen India to take over the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process from January 1, 2026. The Kimberley Process is a tripartite framework bri... Read More


DMRC Runs Historic 'TS#01' Train to Mark Anniversary of Delhi Metro's First Passenger Service

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday operated the first-ever train of the Delhi Metro network, 'TS#01', as a special service to commemorate the anniversary of the... Read More


President Of India Releases The Constitution Of India In The Santhali Language

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Speaking on the occasion, the Presid... Read More


'Atal Canteens' Launched Across Delhi on Vajpayee Jayanti

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- On the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday inaugurated Atal Canteens in several parts ... Read More


Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Ivory Coast got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son's safe hands as Algeria also started it... Read More