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Seven killed in Mexico church roof collapse

Shawdesh desk; At least seven people were killed in Mexico on Sunday after the roof of a church came crashing down during a service, local officials said. ‘Seven people are

Maldives leader Solih concedes defeat in presidential election

Shawdesh desk; Maldives leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih conceded defeat in Saturday’s presidential vote after an official count showed his pro-China rival Mohamed Muizzu in an unassailable lead. “Congratulations to president-elect Muizzu,”

Indian PM Modi congratulates Maldives new President

Shawdesh Desk: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Mohamed Muizzu on being elected as the President of the Maldives and said New Delhi “remains committed to strengthening the

Turkey says ‘terrorist attack’ took place in Ankara

Shawdesh Desk: A “terrorist attack” took place near Turkey’s parliament in Ankara on Sunday leaving two police officers injured, the interior ministry said. The ministry said two attackers arrived in

Ukraine says it shot down dozens of drones

Shawdesh Desk: Ukrainian forces said they shot down most drones launched by Russia over its central and southern regions. The Ukrainian military said that 20 Iranian drones used by Russia

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania named joint hosts of 2027 AFCON

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, while Morocco will host the 2025 edition, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on

N Korea to expel US soldier Travis King

Shawdesh desk: North Korea has decided “to expel” US Army Private Travis King, who had crossed into the North from South Korea during a tour of the joint security area

At least 114 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno

Shawdesh desk: A fire that raced through a hall hosting a Christian wedding in northern Iraq killed at least 100 people and injured 150 others, authorities said Wednesday, warning the