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Oymyakon: World's coldest inhabited town hits near -54C

Oymyakon: World's coldest inhabited town hits near -54C
Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says

Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says

India's water crunch brews risks for beverage giants

India's water crunch brews risks for beverage giants

What is Islamic State, the group the US struck in Nigeria?

What is Islamic State, the group the US struck in Nigeria?

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan

Myanmar military's election unlikely to bring anything new to country, says analyst

Myanmar military's election unlikely to bring anything new to country, says analyst

A year on, Jeju Air crash report delayed as families question probe's credibility

A year on, Jeju Air crash report delayed as families question probe's credibility

Zelenskiy says 'a lot' can be decided before New Year ahead of Trump meeting

Zelenskiy says 'a lot' can be decided before New Year ahead of Trump meeting

Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial

Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial

Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says

Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says

Malaysia judge says ex-PM Najib and 1MDB fugitive Jho Low had 'unmistakable bond' ahead of trial verdict

Malaysia judge says ex-PM Najib and 1MDB fugitive Jho Low had 'unmistakable bond' ahead of trial verdict

Former Afghan police chief and Taliban critic shot dead in Tehran

Former Afghan police chief and Taliban critic shot dead in Tehran

South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-President Yoon, Yonhap says

South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-President Yoon, Yonhap says

Russia refuses to join peacekeeping forces in Palestine

Russia refuses to join peacekeeping forces in Palestine

Japan govt approves record 122 trillion yen budget

Japan govt approves record 122 trillion yen budget

North Korea's Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years

North Korea's Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years

Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon

Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon

Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians

Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians

Five killed in firefight on Tajik-Afghan border, Tajikistan says

Five killed in firefight on Tajik-Afghan border, Tajikistan says

Freedom of worship assaulted as mobs mar Christmas festivities across India

Freedom of worship assaulted as mobs mar Christmas festivities across India

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland

Jair Bolsonaro backs son's Brazil presidential bid, undergoes hernia surgery

Jair Bolsonaro backs son's Brazil presidential bid, undergoes hernia surgery

Britain, Canada, France among 14 countries condemning fresh Settlements in Occupied West Bank

Britain, Canada, France among 14 countries condemning fresh Settlements in Occupied West Bank

King Charles III picks Westminster Abbey as the site of his Christmas Day broadcast

King Charles III picks Westminster Abbey as the site of his Christmas Day broadcast

Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza's suffering in first Christmas homily and calls for peace

Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza's suffering in first Christmas homily and calls for peace

China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties

China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting

Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting

Bangladesh leader considered top PM candidate returns from exile ahead of polls

Bangladesh leader considered top PM candidate returns from exile ahead of polls

Somalia's capital votes in first step toward restoring universal suffrage

Somalia's capital votes in first step toward restoring universal suffrage

A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation

A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation

Heavy rains drench Southern California, spawn flash flooding, mud flows

Heavy rains drench Southern California, spawn flash flooding, mud flows

Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria's Maiduguri, witness says

Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria's Maiduguri, witness says