Pakistan: 29 injured in aerial firing in Karachi on New Year's night December 31, 2024 at 11:36PM

Israeli strikes kill 9 in Gaza as war grinds into the new year with no end in sight December 31, 2024 at 11:13PM

Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians, mainly women and children, in Gaza as the war continues. Efforts for a ceasefire have failed, and over 45,000 Palestinians have died. The harsh winter conditions worsen the situation for displaced Gazans, with infants dying from hypothermia.

Estonian ex-president Arnold Ruutel dies at 96 December 31, 2024 at 11:19PM

Arnold Ruutel, a key figure in Estonia's quest for independence in 1991, has passed away at the age of 96. Ruutel, who served as Estonia's president from 2001 to 2006, played a significant role in the country's accession to the European Union and NATO. His leadership and contributions are fondly remembered.