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A devastating explosion rocked the luxurious alpine ski resort, Bar, in Crans-Montana, a picturesque region in southwestern Switzerland, resulting in the loss of several lives and multiple injuries. According to the Swiss police, the explosion occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, when people were attending a New Year’s party. Reports suggest that several individuals were injured in the blast, and emergency services have rushed to the scene. The injured have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
Swiss police spokesman Gérald Lathion stated that the nature of the explosion is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing. Meanwhile, the Indian government has announced plans to increase the prices of cigarettes, beedi (hand-rolled cigarettes), pan masala, and other tobacco products from February 1st.
In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recently completed a successful tour of the United States, strengthening his political position. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence that Russia will emerge victorious in the ongoing war against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he wants to end the war, but not at the expense of Ukraine’s existence.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the National Guard to return to Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. Italian police have seized 220 kilograms of highly explosive material from a passenger van in the Sicily region. New York City’s newly elected Mayor, Zehran Mamdani, will be sworn into office on January 1st.
The foreign ministries of both countries have issued separate statements, citing the principle of “mutual response” as the basis for this action. Ali Reza Syed, chairman of the Kashmir Council of Europe, expressed hope that the new year will bring relief to the people of Kashmir and that the world will recognize their struggles and support their cause.
A suspect in a rape case in the Indian state of Rajasthan, Rajendra Sisodiya, was arrested in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. A large crowd gathered to celebrate the new year. The Saudi cabinet has approved a draft agreement on cooperation in the energy sector with Pakistan. A viral video shows a destroyed drone buried in the snow in a forest.
The prices of fuel in Oman will increase by 17 centimes per liter, bringing the price of Petrol 98 to 2.53 dirhams per liter. In a separate incident, a 28-year-old married woman in the Indian city of Faridabad was allegedly gang-raped and left on the road in a moving vehicle.
The Indian stock market closed at 1,74,52 points on the 100 index on the last trading day of the year. The trend is attributed to a mathematical model proposed by German scientist Heinz von Foerster in the 1960s. Pakistani actress and model Sana Javed has become a controversy-prone figure on social media following her second marriage.
The year 2025 was marked by unprecedented innovation and technological advancements.
In a tragic incident, renowned Yemini Quranic scholar Sheikh Dr. Ali Mohammed Al-Thani passed away during a Quranic lesson, with his final moments captured on camera. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence that Russia will emerge victorious in the ongoing war against Ukraine.
