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UK counter-terror police have taken over the investigation into an attack on former Pakistani adviser Shahzad Akbar in Cambridge. Authorities say the assault appears targeted, no arrests have been made, and the motive remains under review.
London has begun charging electric vehicles to enter its central congestion zone and has also raised the standard daily fee to £18. Limited discounts remain through Auto Pay, while additional tightening of residents’ benefits is planned from 2027.
A New Year’s Day fire at a crowded bar in Crans-Montana triggered a massive rescue operation, with dozens feared dead and around 100 seriously injured. Authorities say identification is ongoing and the cause is still under investigation.
Israel says it will enforce restrictions that would halt 37 NGOs’ work in Gaza unless they meet new disclosure rules, including staff details. The UN has warned the move risks intensifying an already critical humanitarian situation.
Iran has confirmed a security-force fatality during protests that began in Tehran over economic pressure and later spread to other cities. Officials reported multiple injuries among police and Basij members as the government faces renewed calls to address living costs.
A suicide bomber detonated near a security patrol in Aleppo’s Bab al-Faraj area, killing one security force member and injuring two as New Year’s Eve celebrations unfolded. Syrian officials said the suspect was believed to have links to Daesh, as Syria and the US-led coalition intensify coordination against the group.
Pakistan and other OIC members condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a threat to global stability. Somalia thanked Islamabad and sought its help to elevate the issue at the UN Security Council.
New Delhi cleared the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower scheme on the Chenab, a decision Pakistan says breaches the Indus Waters Treaty. Islamabad vows to pursue treaty mechanisms as environmental and strategic concerns are flagged.
A UN experts’ report says India’s May 7 strikes in Pakistan breached the UN Charter and hit civilian areas. The findings also fault India’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty and echo Pakistan’s concerns.
Pakistan summoned Kabul’s envoy after a deadly North Waziristan attack it says was orchestrated from Afghan soil. Islamabad demanded a probe, action against TTP, and warned it will defend its sovereignty.
Syrian authorities say five suspects were arrested after an attack in Palmyra killed US soldiers and an interpreter. Investigations are underway as part of counter-terrorism operations.
Berlin, London, New York and other cities ramped up security for Hanukkah events after the Bondi Beach killings. Authorities say the measures are precautionary to protect worshippers.
