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At the 11th UNAOC meeting in Riyadh, India, led by Secretary (East) P. Kumaran, highlighted its civilisational values, promoting global harmony through principles like 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and 'Sarva Dharma Samabhav'.

At least 16 high school students celebrating their graduation and a driver were killed Sunday when the bus they were traveling in plunged into a ravine in northwest Colombia.

The UAE condemned the shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the UAE's rejection of all forms of violence and expressed condolences to the victims' families.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned a drone attack in Sudan that killed 6 Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injured 8. He called the attacks on the UN base 'unjustifiable' and said they 'may constitute war crimes'.

PM Modi's upcoming visit to Ethiopia is a 'historic moment' to bolster ties and cooperation on UN reforms and BRICS agendas. It marks the first visit by an Indian PM in 15 years, with India set to chair the BRICS summit in 2026.

Ahead of PM Modi's two-day visit to Ethiopia, Indian Ambassador Anil Kumar Rai said key sectors like investments, agriculture, mining, and digital public infrastructure (DPI) will be on the agenda for talks with the Ethiopian leadership.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren and his wife met Australian High Commissioner Philip Green in Ranchi. They discussed mutual cooperation and shared interests, with officials from both sides present, aiming to strengthen ties between the regions.

Kavita Chand from Uttarakhand summited Antarctica's highest peak, Mount Vinson, on Dec 12. The 40-year-old's achievement is a major step in her Seven Summits quest, having also scaled Mount Elbrus. She hopes to inspire working professionals.

A deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach caused widespread devastation, leaving multiple victims dead and many injured. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the terror incident targeting a Hanukkah gathering.

Campaign for Uyghurs commemorates the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Urumchi Student Movement, a protest against CCP discrimination. Founder Rushan Abbas, an organizer, notes the situation has now devolved into an active genocide.