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Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in South Kivu kills over 400 civilians

More than 413 civilians (have been) killed by bullets, grenades, and bombs, including many women, children, and young people in localities between Uvira and Bukavu, the regional capital, the South Kivu government spokesperson said in a statement.

12 Dec 2025 4:00 am
Austria passes headscarf ban for under-14s in schools

The body that officially represents Austria's Muslims has called it an infringement of fundamental rights

11 Dec 2025 10:10 pm
U.N. to mobilise $35 million grant for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

At least 638 people have died, and 193 are missing as of Sunday

11 Dec 2025 10:04 pm
Europes dilemma: How to fund Ukraine?

In marathon meetings held in Geneva and London in recent weeks, European leaders reiterated their commitment to support Ukraine; but Kyiv is running out of money, and Europe is struggling to raise more.

11 Dec 2025 6:17 pm
Bangladesh to vote on February 12, 2026, in first election after Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin made the announcement on Thursday (December 11)

11 Dec 2025 6:09 pm
11 Dec 2025 5:04 pm
Daily quiz: On UNICEF

On December 11, 1946, the UNICEF was formed to provide emergency relief to children and mothers in the aftermath of the Second World War. A quiz on the UN body

11 Dec 2025 5:03 pm
Mexicos Senate approves tariff hikes on Chinese, other Asian imports

New duties of up to 50% will be imposed in 2026 on certain goods; move seen as appeasing U.S. ahead of next USMCA review

11 Dec 2025 5:01 pm
Former Pakistan spy chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years in prison: army

Faiz Hameed, who served during the tenure of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was also convicted of engaging in political activities and causing wrongful loss to persons

11 Dec 2025 2:13 pm
At least 22 killed in collapse of two buildings in Moroccos Fes

Two adjacent four-storey buildings collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, killing 22 people on December 10. At least sixteen people were injured. Authorities said the neighbourhood has been evacuated, and search and rescue efforts are still under way. It is unclear what caused the collapse or how many people remain unaccounted for. An investigation is under way.

11 Dec 2025 1:57 pm
Ocean warmed by climate change fed intense rainfall, floods that killed over 1,600 in Asia: Study

The rapid study by World Weather Attribution found that warmer sea surface temperatures over the North Indian Ocean added energy to the cyclones Senyar and Ditwah

11 Dec 2025 8:13 am
Nepal anti-graft body charges officials, China firm in Pokhara airport corruption scandal

Investigation finds 55 individuals colluded with Chinese state-owned company to inflate Pokhara airport costs by $74 million

11 Dec 2025 7:00 am
Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela a large tanker, very large, the largest one ever seized, actually, says U.S. President Donald Trump

11 Dec 2025 2:10 am
Two student advisers to Bangladeshs interim government resign ahead of poll schedule announcement

Mr. Bhuiyan was the adviser in charge of the Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, while Mahfuj Alam served as adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

11 Dec 2025 1:01 am
U.S. backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

Japan late on December 9 scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country

10 Dec 2025 10:57 pm
Earthquake of 6.5 magnitude strikes Japans Hokkaido: EMSC

The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the quake was at a depth of 57 km

10 Dec 2025 9:01 pm
European nations set to discuss tightening of migration rules

Ministers from 27 EU member nations are meeting in Brussels to discuss countering migrant smuggling, with a keynote speech by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

10 Dec 2025 7:09 pm
Watch: Why 2025 could become one of the hottest years in recorded history

2025 is on track to become the worlds second or third-hottest year ever recorded, according to new data from the EUs Copernicus Climate Change Service

10 Dec 2025 7:05 pm
Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus

The balloons forced Lithuania to repeatedly shut down its main airport, stranding thousands of people, as Europe remains on alert over previous intrusions into NATO airspace during the war in Ukraine

10 Dec 2025 8:27 am
U.S. revokes 85,000 visas since January as Trump administration tightens immigration rules

The announcement was accompanied by an image of Trump with the words Make America Safe Again, reinforcing administrations stance that stricter visa regulations are vital for national security

10 Dec 2025 6:55 am
Netflix faces consumer class action over $72 billion Warner Bros deal

U.S. federal antitrust laws allow consumers to sue over mergers and acquisitions, separate from any federal regulatory agency lawsuit, though such cases face high legal hurdles.

10 Dec 2025 6:00 am
Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves 1 dead, 1 injured and a suspect in custody, officials say

Law enforcement are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let's pray for all those affected, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on X

10 Dec 2025 4:02 am
Hamas calls for more international pressure on Israel before ceasefire's next phase

Husam Badran, a member of Hamas' political wing, called for the full implementation of all the terms of the first phase before moving forward, including an end to what he called the continuing demolition of Palestinian homes in the majority of the territory still controlled by Israel.

10 Dec 2025 12:57 am
South Korea scrambles fighter jets as Chinese, Russian warplanes enter air defence zone

The Russian and Chinese military aircraft had been identified and South Korean fighter jets were deployed in case of any contingencies

9 Dec 2025 11:06 pm
Germany's Merz: Europe must become less dependent on United States

I see no need for the Americans to now want to save democracy in Europe

9 Dec 2025 10:57 pm
Watch: Australia blocks social media for under-16s amid safety concerns

Platforms affected include Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, Threads, Snapchat, Kick, Twitch, Reddit, and YouTube

9 Dec 2025 10:50 pm
Were also deeply committed to the Quad, says Secretary of State Rubio

Marco Rubio said that the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting was his first meeting soon after he was sworn in as Secretary of State in January this year

9 Dec 2025 9:03 am
U.K. local politician to pay hefty fine for hiring Indian student as nanny illegally

Hina Mir, a councillor and a qualified solicitor, was found to have hired 22-year-old Himanshi Gongley for 1,200 pounds in cash a month despite her having no legal work rights in the U.K.

9 Dec 2025 8:12 am
Trump calls EU fine on X 'nasty one', says Europe going in 'bad directions'

Europe is going in some bad directions, Mr. Trump told reporters at a White House event, saying he expected to get a full report on the EU fine later on Monday.

9 Dec 2025 3:02 am
China vows to defend sovereignty over Taiwan as Trump unveils security strategy

Taiwan is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-U.S. relations and China brooks no external interference, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said

8 Dec 2025 10:11 pm
Benin coup leader's location, fate of hostages unknown after failed takeover

The Economic Community of West African States, the organisation representing the regional bloc of nations, said on Dec 7 that it had deployed a standby force to Benin to help preserve democracy.

8 Dec 2025 5:06 pm
U.N. aid coordination agency cuts appeal for 2026 to $33 billion after lowest annual support in decade

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs chief Tom Fletcher has called for radical transformation of aid by reducing bureaucracy, boosting efficiency and giving more power to local groups

8 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
Water leak at Paris Louvre Museum damages books at Egyptian antiquities department

The problem had been known for years and said repairs were scheduled for September 2026, museum administrator said

8 Dec 2025 11:01 am
Blackpanda and ST Engineering Partner to Strengthen Cyber Incident Response Across Asia

The partnership explores the integration of Blackpandas IR-1 and ST Engineerings AETHER solution to advance regional cyber defence capabilities.

3 Dec 2025 9:03 pm
1 Dec 2025 6:05 pm