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Hamas Releases Video of Hostage Edan Alexander in Gaza | WATCH

December 1, 2024

Hamas shared a video of Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli-American hostage on Saturday. In the video, Alexander pleads with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to secure his release. Alexander was taken during Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel. His family chose not to comment but allowed the 3.5-minute video...

Migrant Worker Electrocuted in Chennai During Cyclone Fengal

December 1, 2024

A migrant worker, Chandan, was electrocuted in Chennai's Muthialpet area on Saturday. He touched a live cable while trying to withdraw money from an ATM during Cyclone Fengal’s heavy rain. Chandan, originally from Odisha, was working at a private showroom in Parrys. As he approached the ATM, he accidentally touched...

BJP to Lead Maharashtra Government with CM Post, Swearing-In on December 5

December 1, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold the chief minister’s position in Maharashtra. The swearing-in ceremony is set for December 5 at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. This announcement, however, drew criticism from the Shiv Sena over its "unilateral" nature. CM from BJP and Two DCMs for Allies Ajit Pawar of...

Pakistani Government Pushes to Privatise PIA by December 31

December 1, 2024

The Pakistani government is intensifying efforts to privatise Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). It aims to complete the process through government-to-government (G2G) deals by December 31, according to a reports. Abu Dhabi and Qatar Show Interest Notably, Abu Dhabi and Qatar have shown strong interest in acquiring stakes in PIA. Discussions...