Xi Jinping: China's Reunification with Taiwan Unstoppable
Chinese President Xi Jinping declares reunification with Taiwan unstoppable as military drills conclude. Read the full analysis of the geopolitical implications and regional response.
Chinese President Xi Jinping declares reunification with Taiwan unstoppable as military drills conclude. Read the full analysis of the geopolitical implications and regional response.
China's People's Liberation Army concludes its two-day 'Joint Sword-2025A' military exercises encircling Taiwan. The drills, a response to 'separatist acts,' have heightened regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
As the world welcomed 2026, Dubai's Burj Khalifa dazzled with a light show, while Sydney held a solemn tribute for Bondi attack victims before its fireworks. Get the full global roundup.
US President Donald Trump alleges 90% of a massive Minnesota benefits fraud case involves undocumented Somali immigrants, sparking backlash. He also targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Read the full story.
As Ukraine marks its fourth New Year since Russia's invasion, residents endure power cuts & attacks. Read how they adapt and their sole wish for 2026: peace.
Ludhiana shivered as Wednesday matched the season's lowest day temperature of 14.6°C. The Met Department predicts a cold wave from Friday, issuing a yellow alert. Residents battle dense fog and icy winds.
Tripura acquires a state-of-the-art X-Band Doppler Weather Radar to enhance real-time monitoring of cyclones, heavy rain, and storms. The move aims to improve disaster preparedness and aid farmers with precise forecasts. Read more.
A 29-year-old woman was killed by a wild elephant in Angul's Bantala Square. Protesters blocked the Sambalpur-Cuttack NH for hours, demanding action from the forest department. Read details.
Bihar's Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary gets NTCA's in-principle approval to become a tiger reserve. The move aims to boost big cat conservation and eco-tourism. Read more about the state's new wildlife initiatives.
Fatal tiger attacks near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve fell to 7 in 2025 from 10 in 2024, despite a growing big cat population. Forest officials credit community initiatives like 'Bagh Express' and 'Bagh Mitras' for the encouraging trend.
Delhi Development Authority launches a Rs 1.1 crore bioremediation project to clean Bhalswa Lake, aiming to eliminate foul odour, reduce algae, and improve water quality for local residents. Bids due by Jan 2.
A new report reveals a shocking three-fold increase in press freedom violations in Nepal during 2025, with 118 journalists affected and two killed. Read the full details and analysis.
An 11-foot saltwater crocodile caused panic in Gupti village near Bhitarkanika National Park. Forest officials safely captured and released it. This marks the 7th such incident in six months. Read more about the rising human-animal conflict.
UPMRC completes successful trial run on Agra Metro's up line from Mankameshwar to ISBT. Track-laying on down line finished, signalling work underway. Read more about the city's transit revolution.
A rare Sirkeer Malkoha bird, typically found in plains, has been recorded for the first time in Uttarkashi district. Forest officials cite climate change as a possible cause. Discover the details.
A forester and a civilian were killed in a wild elephant attack near the India-Bhutan border in Assam. The incident underscores the urgent need for a long-term plan to manage human-elephant conflict in the region.
As 2025 ends, three major trends define the 2026 outlook: the Russia-Ukraine war stalemate, escalating China-Taiwan tensions, and a shifting world order. Read our analysis.
Planning for New Year's Day 2026 in the US? Find out which government offices, banks, and major retailers like Walmart and Target will be open or closed. Check store hours before you head out!
Russia's Defence Ministry releases footage of a downed Ukrainian drone, claiming it targeted Putin's Novgorod residence. Ukraine denies the attack as tensions escalate. Read the full details.
A routine pothole inspection in Oviedo, Florida, revealed a 5-foot alligator living in a stormwater drain, captured on robotic camera. Discover the viral footage and what it says about urban wildlife. Read more!
A significant earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude struck Japan's Noda region. No tsunami warning issued. Get the latest details on the seismic event and its impact.
A significant earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude jolted Japan just before New Year. The tremor's epicentre was 91 km east of Noda. Read for details and the earlier quake in Ladakh.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban publicly shames EU allies, accusing them of turning meetings into 'war councils' focused on defeating Russia instead of securing peace. Read the full story.
A leopard sighting near Hubballi's airport road has caused panic. Forest officials deploy 11 CCTV cameras and 3 cages as residents demand urgent capture. Latest updates.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appoints lawyer Ramzi Kassem as NYC's top legal advisor. Kassem, a former Biden advisor and immigrant rights advocate, will assume the role on January 1. Read more.
A look back at the five military game-changers—S-400, BrahMos, drones, Rafale, and INS Vikrant—that ensured India's decisive victory in Operation Sindoor without triggering a full-scale war. Discover how technology shaped modern warfare.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, set to become New York City's first Muslim mayor, will use the Quran for his swearing-in ceremony on January 1, 2025. This historic moment reflects the city's growing diversity.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani begins term as NYC mayor with two swearing-ins: a private midnight event and a public ceremony with Bernie Sanders. Read about the historic celebrations.
A significant earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck off the coast of Japan's Noda region. No tsunami warning was issued, and initial reports indicate no major damage. Stay updated on seismic activity.
A significant earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck near Japan's Noda on Wednesday. Get the latest real-time updates and details on this developing story.