(2024-12-30). Palestine protest group condemns NZ's 'normalisation of apartheid' over Israeli tennis player. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A Palestine solidarity group has protested over the participation of Israeli tennis player Lina Glushko in New Zealand's ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland this week, saying such competition raises serious concerns about the normalisation of systemic oppression and apartheid. The Palestine Forum of New Zealand said in a statement that by taking…
(2024-12-30). Amazing but True: Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to wait 25 years for their turn. ummid.com If you are in Indonesia and wish to perform Hajj, you will have to wait for over 25 years, it comes to fore after a glance at the waiting list in the country.
(2024-12-30). The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women. newarab.com 
The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in It comes two years after they told In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to o…
(2024-12-30). Decoding Afghanistan, Pakistan Strained Relationship. ummid.com The once honky-dory relationship between Pakistani military and its protégé, the Taliban in Afghanistan has gone sour, and there seems to be no end to the escalation between the two neighbors as of now.
(2024-12-30). Why Nepal's Gurkha fighters want to join India's army again. aljazeera.com Change of rules in Indian Army hiring scheme has affected young men in Nepal who are training to join armies worldwide.
(2024-12-30). Australia beat India in 'one of the best' Tests to take series lead. aljazeera.com Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar series.
(2024-12-30). New Sri Lankan president visits India on his first overseas trip. wsws.org President Dissanayake's selection of India to visit first is to signal his government's commitment to aligning Colombo with the US-led preparations for war against China.
(2024-12-30). Two dead as light aircraft crashes off UAE coast: authority. newarab.com 
A light aircraft crashed Sunday off the coast of "A light aircraft operated by the Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea, claiming the lives of both the pilot and co-pilot," said the General Civil Aviation Authority in a statement. | It added that an investigation had been launched "to determine the cause" of the deadly crash. | The statement said the victims were of Indian and Pakistani nationality. | "The crash o…
(2024-12-30). Manmohan Singh, the Architect of Economic Reforms in India, no more. ummid.com Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India for two consecutive term who laid the foundation of strong Indian Economy, passed away in New Delhi Thursday December 26, 2024.
(2024-12-30). CA Nov 2024 Final Result Out – Full Toppers List. ummid.com Heramb Maheshwari, Rishab Ostwal R, Riya Kunjankumar Shah and Kinjal Ajmera are among the toppers of the CA Final exams held in November 2024 the results of which were declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Friday night.
(2024-12-30). This week in history: December 30-January 5. wsws.org NY state to pay Attica victims; top Nixon aides convicted in Watergate scandal; Soviet trial of Japanese war criminals; Stalin steps up slander of Trotsky.
(2024-12-30). üü•YEAR2024: A glimpse of Xi's global insights through maxims quoted in 2024. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Throughout the year of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events hosted in China and made four significant overseas visits, consistently calling for stronger win-win cooperation to build a better world. Esteemed a masterly communicator, Xi incorporated into his talks, speeches and articles a string of well-known Chinese …
(2024-12-30). Lo sviluppo delle relazioni bilaterali tra Vietnam e Giappone. strategic-culture.su A inizio dicembre, il Presidente dell'Assemblea Nazionale del Vietnam, Tr·∫ßn Thanh M·∫´n, ha visitato ufficialmente Giappone e Singapore, rafforzando i legami diplomatici con entrambi i Paesi. Questo articolo esplora il rafforzamento delle relazioni bilaterali tra Vietnam e Giappone, con prospettive future promettenti. | Segue nostro Ad inizio dicembre, il Presidente dell'Assemblea Nazionale del Vietnam…
(2024-12-30). Headlines for December 30, 2024. democracynow.org Sixth Palestinian Child Dies of Hypothermia in Gaza as Israel Continues Unrelenting Attacks , Family Blames Palestinian Security Forces for Killing of West Bank Journalist Shatha al-Sabbagh, Syria's De Facto Leader Says It Could Take Four Years to Organize Elections, Israelis Hold Nationwide Rallies to Demand Gaza Ceasefire Deal and Netanyahu Resignation, South Korean Airliner Crash Kills All But Two of 181 People Aboard, Azerbaijan's Leader Calls on Putin to Admit Russia Shot Down Airliner, Georgia's Outgoing President Refuses to Quit as Mikheil Kavelashvili Is Inaugurated, Former President Jim…
(2024-12-30). South Korea's worst-ever plane crash highlights dangers of bird strikes. aljazeera.com Bird strikes are a common hazard for commercial flights but only rarely cause serious accidents, experts say.
(2024-12-30). South Korea authorities seek arrest of Yoon over martial law declaration. aljazeera.com Joint investigation unit requests arrest warrant for suspended president over brief imposition of martial law.
(2024-12-30). South Korea's acting president impeached amid ongoing protests. wsws.org Han assumed presidential duties on December 14, when President Yoon Suk-yeol was also impeached and suspended from office over his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3.
(2024-12-30). All passengers, except two, dead as Jeju Air flight crashes in South Korea. ummid.com A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people on board crashed at South Korea's Muan airport and the authorities have confirmed dead all passengers, except two.
(2024-12-30). All passengers except two presumed dead as Jeju Air flight crashes in South Korea. ummid.com A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people on board crashed at South Korea's Muan airport and the authorities have presumed dead all passengers except two.
(2024-12-30). S. Korea to inspect all Boeing 737-800 planes following passenger jet crash. independent.co.ug 
SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korea's transport ministry said on Monday that it will inspect all Boeing 737-800 planes in the country after the same passenger jet of Jeju Air crashed on Sunday. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport planned to conduct the special inspection of all B737-800, operated mostly by low-cost domestic airlines, …
(2024-12-29). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Valls hopes to tackle New Caledonia in Rocard-style 'spirit of dialogue'. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Overseas Minister Manuel Valls, who was appointed yesterday as part of the new French government of Prime Minister Franàßois Bayrou, intends to tackle New Caledonia's numerous issues in the spirit of dialogue of former Socialist Prime Minister Michel Rocard. Rocard is credited as the main…
(2024-12-29). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Hui, protests, kotahitanga, and a new Kuini — a historic year for MƒÅoridom. asiapacificreport.nz By Ella Stewart, (NgƒÅpuhi, Te MƒÅhurehure, NgƒÅti Manu), RNZ longform journalist, Te Ao MƒÅori On a sticky day in January, dozens of nannies and aunties from Tainui shook and waved fronds of greenery as they called manuhiri onto Tuurangawaewae Marae. More than 10,000 people had responded to a rare call for unity from the MƒÅori…
(2024-12-29). Amazing but True: Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to wait 25 years for their turn. ummid.com If you are in Indonesia and wish to perform Hajj, you will have to wait for over 25 years, it comes to fore after a glance at the waiting list in the country.
(2024-12-29). Indian scientists reveal how Earth's most ancient organisms endure extreme conditions. tvbrics.com 
Scientists hope to uncover strategies that could inform innovations in medicine, environmental conservation, and the search for life beyond Earth…
(2024-12-29). The digital surveillance and control agenda quietly marches forwards. expose-news.com India is pursuing the transformation of public finance using digital IDs and biometrics. Scotland updates its guidance on the use of biometrics in schools. Russia's largest bank is leading the way in …
(2024-12-29). AISSEE 2025 Registration Starts, Apply Here. ummid.com Online registration and application form submission for All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2025 (AISSEE 2025-26) has started on the NTA website aissee2025.ntaonline.in, parents who wish to admit their wards in Military Schools should note.
(2024-12-29). Contribution of Non-Muslim Journalists in Promotion of Urdu Journalism. ummid.com The book focusses on the role and contribution of non-Muslim i.e. Hindu, Sikh and Christian journalists in promoting Urdu journalism in India.
(2024-12-29). CA Final Nov 2024 Result: Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) CA Final Novermber 2024 result can be checked on the official website 'icai.nic.in' following the steps given here.
(2024-12-29). CA Nov 2024 Final Result Out – Full Toppers List. ummid.com Heramb Maheshwari, Rishab Ostwal R, Riya Kunjankumar Shah and Kinjal Ajmera are among the toppers of the CA Final exams held in November 2024 the results of which were declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Friday night.
(2024-12-29). Nepal Quran Contest ends with record participation. ummid.com Holy Quran Memorization Competition 2024 ended in Nepal with the participation of over 750 contestants — both male and female, with a Prize Distribution Ceremony held on Monday December 23, 2024.
(2024-12-29). North Korea launches 'toughest' anti-US policy for security interests. presstv.ir North Korea's leader has announced Pyongyang's plans to launch its "toughest" anti-US policy to counteract Washington for its security and national interests.
(2024-12-29). Iran Sympathizes with S. Korea, Thailand over Deadly Plane Crash. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry offered condolences to South Korea and Thailand over the loss of their citizens in a fatal plane crash at Muan International Airport.
(2024-12-29). Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 176. aljazeera.com Most of the 181 people on board are presumably dead, making it one of the worst aviation disasters to hit South Korea.
(2024-12-29). At least 176 killed in S Korea as plane crashes on landing at Muan airport. aljazeera.com The crash occurred as the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
(2024-12-29). Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 151. aljazeera.com Most of the 181 people on board are presumably dead, making it one of the worst aviation disasters to hit South Korea.
(2024-12-29). At least 151 killed in S Korea as plane crashes on landing at Muan airport. aljazeera.com The crash occurred as the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
(2024-12-29). At least 96 killed in S Korea as plane crashes on landing at Muan airport. aljazeera.com The crash occurred as the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
(2024-12-29). Pope Francis mourns deaths from South Korean plane crash. plenglish.com Vatican City, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis expressed his condolences on Sunday to those who lost loved ones in the crash of a Boeing 737-800 plane during landing at the international airport of the city of Muan, in South Korea.
(2024-12-29). South Korea plane crash: 179 feared dead out of 181 aboard. newarab.com 
A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from A bird strike and adverse weather conditions were cited by authorities as likely causes of the crash that flung passengers out of the plane and left it "almost completely destroyed", according to fire officials. | Video showed the Jeju Air…
(2024-12-29). Dozens killed as plane crashes in South Korea. presstv.ir More than 150 people have been killed after a plane flying from Thailand crash lands in southwestern South Korea.
(2024-12-29). Iran commiserates with South Korea, Thailand over deadly plane crash. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has extended Tehran's deep condolences to South Korea and Thailand on a deadly plane crash that killed at least 167 people aboard.
(2024-12-29). Dozens killed as plane crashes in South Korea. presstv.ir Nearly 100 people have been killed after a plane flying from Thailand crash lands in southwestern South Korea.
(2024-12-29). Dozens killed as plane crashes in South Korea. presstv.ir At least 85 people have been killed after a plane flying from Thailand crash lands in southwestern South Korea.
(2024-12-29). All passengers except two presumed dead as Jeju Air flight crashes in South Korea. ummid.com A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people on board crashed at South Korea's Muan airport and the authorities have presumed dead all passengers except two.
(2024-12-29). 179 people killed in Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea. plusnews.ug 
A Jeju Air passenger plane with more than 180 people on board has crashed while trying to land at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing nearly everyone on board, according to local officials. Only two survivors were found. Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800 flying from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed just after 9 a.m. …
(2024-12-29). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org