Auckland First Major City to Welcome New Year 2026

Auckland, New Zealand, became the first major city to ring in 2026 with spectacular Sky Tower fireworks and a downtown light show. Discover how the South Pacific leads the global New Year countdown.

Anuradha Roy on Himalayan ecological crisis in new book

Author Anuradha Roy discusses her new non-fiction collection 'Called by the Hills', detailing the alarming signs of climate change in the Kumaon Himalayas and critiquing the greed driving environmental destruction.

2025: No Global Peace, Wars Normalised Worldwide

2025 saw no major peace deals but a normalisation of multiple, simultaneous global conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza. Over half the world's population lived in conflict zones. Read the full analysis.

Khaleda Zia Buried Beside Husband in Dhaka

Bangladesh bids farewell to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. She was laid to rest beside her husband, President Ziaur Rahman, in Dhaka. Read the full story and global reactions.

Putin Orders Ukraine Buffer Zone Expansion by 2026

Russia's President Putin has ordered the expansion of a 'buffer zone' in Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions by 2026. Moscow claims its forces are advancing. Read the latest developments.

Turkey detains 125 ISIS suspects in major nationwide raids

Turkish security forces captured 125 individuals linked to the Islamic State in coordinated raids across 25 provinces. This major crackdown follows a deadly clash that killed three police officers. Read the full details.

Tiger Falls into Well in Kerala, Rescue On

A tiger fell into a well in Villunnippara, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, early Monday. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Read the latest updates on the wildlife emergency.

Xi Jinping: China's 2025 GDP growth around 5%

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an estimated 5% economic growth for 2025, meeting the official target. Read the full analysis of China's economic pressures and outlook.

US Justice Dept Reviews 5.2 Million Epstein Files

The US Justice Department is sifting through over 5.2 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents, under a Congressional mandate to release findings by December 19. Read the latest developments.

Saudi King Warns UAE Over Yemen Red Lines

Saudi Arabia issues a firm warning to ally UAE after airstrikes on Yemen ports. King Salman chairs Cabinet, vows to defend national security. Full details on the escalating tensions.

100 Arrested in US DOJ's Minnesota Medical Fraud Crackdown

The US Department of Justice has arrested 100 individuals in Minnesota, including many of Somali descent, in one of the biggest medical fraud crackdowns. Pam Bondi thanked the journalist who exposed the scam. Read the shocking details.

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