A Powerball player in Arkansas won the $1.82 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, the second-largest lottery prize ever. The winner can choose a lump sum of $834.9 million. Read more about this historic win!
A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.4 struck Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh, on December 25. Originating at 5 km depth, no damage reported. Stay updated on seismic activity.
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman ends 17-year exile, addresses supporters in Dhaka. He calls 2024 a democratic revival, vows inclusive politics. Read his full speech highlights.
A Christmas Eve jazz concert at Washington's Kennedy Centre was abruptly canceled after the venue's name changed to include Donald Trump. The artist pulled out in protest, sparking a major controversy. Read the full story.
The US bans 5 Europeans, including ex-EU commissioner Thierry Breton, accusing them of pressuring tech firms. EU vows a strong response, escalating a transatlantic fight over online speech. Read the full story.
Migratory birds find new resting grounds in the shallow waters of Himachal's Gobind Sagar lake. Discover the species and the ecological significance of this shift.
Hanke's Annual Misery Index 2024 reveals the most difficult nations to live in, with Sudan and Argentina facing severe economic hardship. Discover the full list and key factors.
Marjorie Taylor Greene warns of a US healthcare financial crisis, predicting heavy Republican losses in the midterm elections if ignored. A new rift with Trump allies emerges.
First Lady Melania Trump abruptly interrupted President Donald Trump during a live Christmas Eve call, creating a stunning viral moment. Watch the details unfold.
A digital billboard declaring 'Jesus is Palestinian' in New York's Times Square has ignited a fierce debate. Funded by an Arab-American group, it aims to spark conversation during Christmas.
Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar moves to terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, calling it a costly loophole. The move could significantly impact Indian students in STEM fields. Explore the debate and data.
A suicide bomber attacked a mosque in northeast Nigeria during evening prayers, killing five people. No group has claimed responsibility for the December 25 attack. Read the latest updates.
In his inaugural Christmas message, Pope Leo XIV denounced the Gaza conflict, highlighting the plight of displaced families. Bethlehem sees first festive Christmas since war began.
Nasscom warns the US move to a wage-weighted H-1B visa system poses legal and economic risks, threatens Indian talent flow, and could weaken US innovation. Learn the full impact.
US GDP expanded at a 4.3% annual pace in Q3 2025, the fastest in two years. Experts question if economic models need a rethink amid strong demand and a K-shaped recovery.
The UAE has achieved top global positions in 2025 for economic competitiveness, safety, digital governance, and healthcare. Discover how the nation is setting new international benchmarks.
Planning your Christmas meal? Find out which US restaurants like McDonald's, Starbucks are open and which like Chick-fil-A are closed on December 25, 2025. Avoid last-minute stress.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman returns to Dhaka after 17 years in exile, greeted by supporters. The son of former PM Khaleda Zia is now a prime ministerial contender. Read the full story.
Prashant Sreekumar, 44, died of cardiac arrest after waiting over 8 hours in a Canadian hospital ER. His family demands accountability. Read the tragic story.
President Donald Trump urged US soldiers to show 'no mercy' in a Christmas video call, as the military launched strikes on ISIS in Syria. Details on the retaliation for the killing of three Americans.
Discover the heartwarming story of how a 1955 misprinted ad led NORAD, the US-Canada military command, to track Santa Claus for nearly 70 years. Explore the tech and tradition.
A look back at 2025 reveals a year of anxiety, rising populism, and technological challenges that tested the post-war liberal order. Can hope prevail in 2026? Read the analysis.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard storms a foreign oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, a tit-for-tat move after U.S. seized an Iranian tanker. Global energy trade on edge. Read full analysis.
Venezuela's defence minister issues a stark warning to the US over tanker seizures and naval deployments. Read how this Caribbean standoff could redefine world power dynamics.
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Kyiv knows locations of Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in Belarus, sparking an intelligence war. Belarus KGB chief scoffs at the claim. Read the latest on Europe's escalating shadow conflict.
An intense atmospheric river storm pounds Southern California, unleashing flash floods and destructive mudslides. Hundreds are under evacuation orders as the region faces a state of emergency.
Christmas in Saudi Arabia is transforming. Explore how Vision 2030 is bringing festive decor to malls while private celebrations remain key for expatriates. Read more.
New Pentagon report details China's steady military progress, nuclear expansion, and plans for nine aircraft carriers by 2035, raising stakes in Taiwan Strait. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru shivered on Christmas morning, recording its second coldest winter since 2012. Minimum temperatures plunged to 11.2°C, with a cold spell gripping Karnataka. Read for details and forecast.
The UAE is reportedly flouting OPEC+ quotas, producing up to 3.4 million barrels daily. This internal conflict could unravel the 65-year-old oil cartel. Read the full analysis.