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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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China slams US for ‘arbitrarily seizing’ foreign vessels in Caribbean
Beijing statement follows US pursuit of Venezuelan tanker, third interception since Dec. 10
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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US strikes kill five IS members
Forces say they struck more than 70 IS targets in what Trump described as 'very serious retaliation' for Dec 13 attack
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Wheelchair user flies into space
Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace, mechatronics engineer, was among passengers to cross Karman line
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‘Russian strikes aim to cut off Ukraine from sea’
Strikes have escalated even as US pursues uphill diplomatic drive to coax deal to end war
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How Hindutva hollowed out India’s secular promise
When a leading politician pulls a Muslim woman’s hijab in public, it is not a casual act
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Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
Sources said Trump and Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida
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Three Afghan migrants die of cold while trying to cross into Iran
The migrants tried to enter Iran on Wednesday but were stopped by Afghan border forces
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Seven elephants killed in India train accident
The driver hit emergency brakes, but the elephants charged toward the oncoming train
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US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say
Trump said Syria backed the strikes and the US was delivering “very serious retaliation,” he posted.
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Iran executes architecture student accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad
27-year-old allegedly confessed, becomes 10th person executed on espionage charges since June this year
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Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader’s killing amid rising unrest
Dhaka deploying police, paramilitary ahead of funeral; media and cultural sites attacked
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Google warns US visa staff against international travel
Embassy delays up to 12 months, international travel risking extended stay outside US
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Moscow intent on pressing on in Ukraine: Putin
Moscow will seize the rest of Ukrainian land he has proclaimed as Russian by force if talks fail
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India okays divisive rural jobs scheme
$9.5 billion government-funded programme guaranteed 100 days of employment each year
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Trump refuses to rule out war with Venezuela
Says he will start land strikes "soon" against drug traffickers
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Deadly attacks hit Taipei metro stations, three killed, suspect confirmed dead
Mayor says suspect jumped from building; he was wanted for evading military service
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Nearly 540 migrants rescued off Crete: Greek coastguard
Coastguard reports passengers from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, and Palestine
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Assassination of student leader Osman Hadi leads to protests across Bangladesh
Unrest in cities escalates after assassination, fears of further violence ahead of the national elections
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US strikes kill 5 on alleged drug boats in Pacific: military
Under President Trump, US forces have launched multiple strikes since September in the Caribbean and Pacific
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz condemns Bondi Beach attack, reaffirms solidarity
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US sanctions two more ICC judges over Israel probe
The sanctions ban the judges from entering the United States
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Zelensky urges EU to seize Russian assets
At this stage, the guarantees offered by the Commission remain insufficient
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Democrats release several new images from Epstein estate
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, political activist Noam Chomsky, are also pictured in the latest images
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US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme
Says it was used by Brown University shooting suspect
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Britain sanctions Russia’s energy firms
The government targeted 24 individuals and entities
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Protests in Bangladesh as India cites security concerns
Ties have been frosty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled to India after a student-led uprising
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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred
Nation mourns youngest Bondi Beach victim
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Brazil may delay EU-Mercosur deal amid Brussels protests
Tensions boiled over in Brussels after a mostly peaceful protest involving at least 7,000 farmers
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UN chief warns Gaza crisis still dire despite famine being averted
He says 1.6 million in Gaza, over 75%, face extreme food insecurity and severe malnutrition risks
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Bondi attack resurrects spectre of Abu Sayyaf Group
Father-son duo of Indian origin ‘received military-style training’ in Philippines
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WADA flags India as world’s leading sports drug offender again
India’s NADA found 260 positives from 7,113 samples in 2024, WADA said in its annual report
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Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan
Fearing a ceasefire collapse, Paris talks sought stronger ways to verify disarmament and curb escalation
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US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The package includes HIMARS, howitzers, Javelins, Altius drones and spare parts, Taiwan said
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Australia vows new hate laws as youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim laid to rest
Prime Minister Albanese pledges crackdown on hate speech and radicalisation
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Pakistan demands end to Israeli settlements
No resolution of the Security Council can be unilaterally declared outdated
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US Congress passes defence bill
Europe as over-regulated, culturally adrift and insufficiently committed to its own defense
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UK to rejoin EU Erasmus programme
UK government said more than 100,000 people in the country could benefit from the scheme in the first year alone
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Russia preparing for new 'year of war'
Ukrainian president statement comes after Putin said Moscow will 'certainly' achieve its objectives
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UN, aid agencies warn Israeli policies threaten Gaza relief operations
Ongoing re-registration process has left millions of dollars’ worth of essential supplies stuck outside of the strip

















































