Trump vs Modi: Why Popularity, Not Power, May Decide the Venezuela Gamble

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive foreign and economic policies are once again dominating global headlines—this time over his administration’s controversial moves involving Venezuela, alongside steep tariffs and immigration reforms that have unsettled markets and allies alike. But while Trump’s actions may offer short-term visibility and leverage, experts warn that his lack of popularity and limited … Read more

Poland Shuts Key Airspace Near Ukraine Border After Fresh Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv

Poland has temporarily closed airspace over two major eastern cities, Rzeszów and Lublin, following renewed Russian air strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, highlighting the growing spillover risks of the nearly four-year-old war. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 showed that the airspace over both cities was marked as non-operational due to “unplanned military activity,” prompting swift … Read more

Ukraine Drone Incursions Reach Moscow Region, One Injured as Air Defences Intercept Multiple UAVs

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated again on Tuesday after Russian authorities reported a fresh wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, western Russian regions, and annexed Crimea. According to officials, Russian air defence systems intercepted dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles, while one civilian sustained injuries near the Russian capital. Russia’s Defence Ministry said air … Read more

India Raises Alarm Over Nationals Fighting in Russia-Ukraine War: 26 Dead, 50 Still Await Discharge

India has officially confirmed that 202 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 losing their lives and seven still missing amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The disclosure, made in the Rajya Sabha, has brought renewed attention to the plight of Indians allegedly coerced or misled into joining the war. In … Read more

Storm Fury Brings Down Liberty Replica in Brazil, Leaving Icon in Pieces

A powerful storm sweeping through southern Brazil caused dramatic damage on Monday afternoon when a towering replica of the Statue of Liberty collapsed in the city of Guaíba. The structure, standing close to 40 metres tall, was toppled by intense winds, though authorities confirmed that no one was injured in the incident. The replica was … Read more

Hollywood in Mourning Iconic Filmmaker Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Singer Reiner Found Dead in Apparent Homicide

Hollywood experienced a terrible loss on Sunday, December 14, 2025, when renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were discovered dead inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home. Authorities later confirmed that both had died from stabbing wounds after emergency personnel were dispatched to the home in the afternoon. Reiner’s enormous cultural accomplishments … Read more

Japan Races to Assess Impact After Powerful 7.5 Quake Triggers Tsunami Alerts and Injures Dozens

Japan is on high alert after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck late Monday night, sending tremors across the northeastern coast and prompting urgent tsunami warnings. As authorities moved swiftly to assess the situation on Tuesday, at least 33 people were reported injured, with one in serious condition, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. … Read more

Black Sea on Edge: Putin Threatens to Cut Ukraine Off From the Coast After Drone Strikes Devastate Russian Tankers

The tensions in the Black Sea have surged to a new peak after Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to Ukraine, suggesting that Kyiv could be “cut off from the sea” following a series of coordinated underwater drone strikes that crippled two Russian oil tankers. Speaking to reporters, Putin described the Ukrainian drone … Read more

U.S. Freezes All Asylum Rulings After National Guard Killing Sparks Nationwide Immigration Crackdown

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. immigration policy, the Biden–era asylum framework has come under sweeping suspension after a deadly shooting involving an Afghan national shook Washington this week. President Donald Trump’s administration announced a complete halt to all asylum decisions, linking the move to renewed national security concerns. Joseph Edlow, Director of the U.S. … Read more

Ethiopian Volcano’s Ash Reaches India: Why Flights Suffered but Delhi’s Air Didn’t

Ethiopian Volcano’s Ash Reaches India: Why Flights Suffered but Delhi’s Air Didn’t A rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia’s Afar region sent a huge cloud of ash and sulphur dioxide across continents — and it reached India faster than anyone expected. The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after nearly 12,000 years, shooting ash up to 45,000 feet … Read more

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