January 4, 2026 – Page 5

Indian woman reported missing since New Year’s Eve in Columbia; NRI communities seek help

Nikitha Godishala, an Indian woman, has been reported missing since New Year’s Eve, social media posts from NRI communities seeking help to locate the woman claimed. She was last seen in Columbia, MD area where she lives. No other details about the woman has been released by her friends, apart from a photo. A police […]

Sarfaraz Khan’s fitness concerns leaves Mumbai’s knockout push in Vijay Hazare Trophy at risk: Report

Mumbai’s road to the knockout stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy has become increasingly complicated following a heavy defeat to Maharashtra and emerging fitness concerns around Sarfaraz Khan, according to a report. After winning their first four matches convincingly, Mumbai entered the clash against Maharashtra knowing that an outright win would all but seal qualification. […]

Nigeria: 30 killed in northern village attack; gunmen kidnap residents, destroy property

Representative image (AP) At least 30 villagers were killed and several others abducted when gunmen raided Kasuwan-Daji village in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, police said Sunday, marking the latest outbreak of violence in the conflict-hit region.The attack occurred on Saturday evening in the Borgu local government area, where gunmen opened fire on residents and set […]

Hundreds march in silence to honor victims of Swiss bar fire that left 40 dead

CRANS-MONTANA: Hundreds marched in silence Sunday to honor the victims of the New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and many severely injured. Somber mourners, many with reddened eyes, filed silently out of the chapel to organ music after the hourlong Mass at the […]

‘Government intervention’: Bangladesh not to travel to India for T20 World Cup following Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from IPL | Cricket News

Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman and teammates celebrate the wicket of India’s captain Surya Kumar Yadav during the Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided that Bangladesh’s cricket team will not travel to India for […]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as Ruler of Dubai: A look at the city’s transformation | World News

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as Ruler of Dubai/Image: X His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, today marks 20 years as the ruler of Dubai. Under his leadership, Dubai has transformed from a regional city into a […]

‘Only after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire … ‘: R Ashwin makes bold Ruturaj Gaikwad claim after India’s ODI squad snub | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad is once again on the outside, looking in. The young batter scored a fine hundred against South Africa in the recent series. Many felt it should have helped his case. But when India announced their squad for the ODI series against New Zealand on Saturday, Ruturaj’s […]

‘Historic leadership’: Netanyahu congratulates Trump on Venezuela operation; applauds ‘brilliant action’ of US forces

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump following the US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, praising Trump’s leadership and the role of American soldiers.In a post on X late Saturday night , Netanyahu said, “Congratulations, President Donald Trump […]

‘Stop toppling Venezuela government’: China demands release of Maduro, his wife; calls it breach of international law

A banner on front end of a bus features images of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and China’s Xi Jinping (Image credits: AP) China on Sunday demanded the release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife after they were captured by US forces in a “large-scale strike.” Condemning Washington’s actions, China urged the US to […]

Bangladesh turmoil: Dhaka police arrest 3 over murder of Hindu businessman Khokon Das; probe under way

Bangladesh’s elite security force, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), on Sunday arrested three people in connection with the brutal murder of Hindu businessman Khokon Das in Shariatpur.The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing said the arrests were made following an overnight operation carried out by RAB teams in Kishoreganj. The accused, identified as Sohag, Rabbi and Palash, […]