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Ukraine says it hit Yaroslavl oil refinery, sources say output suspended

Units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces have struck the capacity of the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Russias Yaroslavl region, the Ukrainian militarys General Staff wrote on Facebook

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 12:40 am

EU set to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

This will remove the risk that Hungary and Slovakia could refuse to roll over the freeze at some point forcing the EU to return the money to Russia

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 10:53 pm

India expresses concern after Thailand-Cambodia fightingdamaged Preah Vihear complex

Preah Vihear temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprises temples dedicated to Lord Shiva dating back to the 11th century; Archaeological Survey of India has been part of conservation and restoration work on the ancient Khmer temples in Cambodia since 1986

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 10:07 pm

Thai PM after Trump call says no ceasefire yet with Cambodia

The militaries of Thailand and Cambodiahave been fighting at multiple locations along their 817 k.m. border in some of the most intense fighting since a five-day battle in July 2025, which Mr. Trump stopped with calls to both leaders to halt their worst conflict in recent history.

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 9:16 pm

Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

A foundation in her name said she was detained at a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under disputed circumstances.

The Economic Times 12 Dec 2025 7:46 pm

Watch: New video shows apparent seizure of Venezuelan crude oil tanker by the U.S.

The U.S. has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on December 11.This move has sent oil prices higher and sharply escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas.

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 7:25 pm

India, France seal treaty revamp giving Paris dividend relief, New Delhi tax rights

Currently, India can impose taxes on any French entitys share sale, but only when it holds more than 10% of an Indian company. The new proposed treaty will remove that threshold

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 7:24 pm

Watch: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake causes small tsunami waves off northeastern Japan

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off northern Japan on December 12, just days after a stronger 7.5 tremor injured dozens and triggered tsunami waves.

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 6:48 pm

Radical cultural group leader shot at, day after announcement of Bangladesh polls schedule

Sharif Osman Hadi, the spokesperson of Inqilab Manch, was on the forefront of a campaign to disband deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 6:46 pm

Birthday gone wrong: Young man arrested by Dubai police for setting street on fire

The young man was arrested by Dubai Police after setting a public road on fire with a flammable substance to celebrate his birthday. The reckless act, recorded on social media, endangered lives, disrupted traffic, and damaged infrastructure. Authorities fined him Dh2,000, imposed 23 black points, and impounded his vehicle for 60 days, warning against such dangerous stunts online.

The Times of India 12 Dec 2025 6:36 pm

Canary Islands weather warning with '33ft waves' after tourists swept away

The weather warning comes less than a week after four tourists were killed, with another missing, at the Charco de Isla Cangrejo natural pool in Los G... Canary Islands weather warning with '33ft waves' after tourists swept away

India Vision 12 Dec 2025 6:17 pm

Safest areas in UK if WW3 broke out as Putin mouthpiece warns 'nuke strike is inevitable'

Russia has drawn two 'red lines' that, if crossed, would see Putin launch attacks on the UK and Europe. As tensions escalate, we map out the safest ar... Safest areas in UK if WW3 broke out as Putin mouthpiece warns 'nuke strike is inevitable'

India Vision 12 Dec 2025 6:16 pm

Chilling first signs of war with Russia loss of phone signal and card failure

Warfare in the modern world is no longer confined to front lines and trenches - with our highly connected, digital societies presenting different targ... Chilling first signs of war with Russia loss of phone signal and card failure

India Vision 12 Dec 2025 6:16 pm

Afghans Olympic hope for Taliban dialogue to prompt womens rights U-turn

Girls in Afghanistan are banned from schools and sport beyond the age of 12 but IOC member has hope for Taliban talks. Afghans Olympic hope for Taliban dialogue to prompt womens rights U-turn

India Vision 12 Dec 2025 6:13 pm

Newly released video shows Israeli captives inside Gaza tunnel

Israeli media has released what it says is video of 6 Israeli captives held in a tunnel in Gaza before they were killed. Newly released video shows Israeli captives inside Gaza tunnel

India Vision 12 Dec 2025 6:13 pm

Eight wars ended? Whats happened to Trumps peace deals

US President Donald Trump has claimed to have ended eight wars and secured peace in the Middle East. Eight wars ended? Whats happened to Trumps peace deals

India Vision 12 Dec 2025 6:12 pm

UAE declares paid new year holiday for private sector employees

The UAEs Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared a paid New Year holiday for private sector employees. While January 1 is confirmed as a holiday, it remains unclear whether offices will reopen on Friday, January 2. The move reflects the governments focus on employee well-being, allowing staff to begin 2026 on a relaxed and positive note

The Times of India 12 Dec 2025 5:35 pm

Maharashtra nearing Maoist-free status, says Fadnavis; directs fresh security and development push

Fadnavis was speaking while presiding over a review meeting of the State-Level Committee on the National Plan and Action Framework. During the meeting, he issued a series of directives aimed at strengthening security arrangements and deepening development work in affected regions.

IBTimes 12 Dec 2025 4:33 pm

No free lunch: IMF slaps 64 conditions on Pakistan for $7 billion bailout package, can it meet them?

Pakistan's IMF bailout package comes with 64 conditions, including new taxes, subsidy cuts and anti-corruption measures, after the Shehbaz Sharif government missed key economic targets.

DNA India 12 Dec 2025 4:27 pm

Operation Sagar Bandhu: Indian army engineers begin restoring communication links in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

The team comprises specialised bridging experts, surveyors and watermanship specialists, along with personnel proficient in operating heavy earth-moving equipment, drones and unmanned systems, enabling the delivery of precise and effective engineering support.

IBTimes 12 Dec 2025 4:24 pm

Sensex, Nifty extend gains as metal stocks rally

Sentiment also improved after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday to discuss strengthening economic ties, as both countries continue working toward a trade agreement.

IBTimes 12 Dec 2025 4:21 pm

UAE Golden Visa vs Trump Gold Card: Which path to residency is right for you?

The newly launched Gold Card offers a million-dollar route to US permanent residency, appealing to ultra-wealthy individuals and companies seeking to secure international talent. The UAE Golden Visa, already well established, provides flexible long-term residency for investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, and exceptional achievers. Both programs showcase how nations are competing to attract high value residents through investment driven pathways.

The Times of India 12 Dec 2025 3:06 pm

Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes, stranded families

Another storm system is expected to bring more rain starting Sunday (December 13, 2025)

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 2:58 pm

Nepal says economy suffered $586 million hit from 'Gen Z' protests

Major structures including the sprawling Singha Durbar Office complex, the Prime Ministers Office, the Supreme Court and Parliament House were set ablaze

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 2:08 pm

The unsettling truth behind Googles most-searched person of the year (2025)

Googles Year in Search named 20-year-old musician D4vd as 2025s most-searched person, not for his music, but after the body of missing California teenager Celeste Rivas was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to him. Though police say he is not a suspect, the case triggered a global surge of speculation, scrutiny and online theorising.

The Times of India 12 Dec 2025 1:52 pm

Will speak to Donald Trump on Cambodia clashes: Thailand PM Anutin Charnvirakul

Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters that the call with U.S. President Donald Trump would take place about 2.20 p.m. on December 12

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 1:44 pm

Bulgarias government resigns after mass protests

Sofia (Bulgaria): Bulgarias government resigned on Thursday after mass protests gripped the country and just weeks before the European Union nation is due to join the eurozone. The resignation of the minority coalition, led by the centre-right GERB party, was announced minutes before parliament was scheduled to vote on a no-confidence motion tabled by the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Dec 2025 12:57 pm

Artefacts from India among items stolen in high value burglary at U.K. museum

Detectives investigating a high value burglary of museum artefacts are appealing for the publics help to identify these people, the police force said in a statement

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 12:15 pm

UAE poised to make lunar history with Rashid Rover 2 mission to Moons far side

The UAEs Rashid Rover 2, its second lunar rover, has successfully passed key tests in the US and is set to launch in 2026 aboard Firefly Aerospaces Blue Ghost Mission 2. Designed to explore the Moons far side, it carries international instruments and builds on lessons from Rashid Rover 1. The mission strengthens the UAEs space role alongside regional collaborations like the Arab satellite 813.

The Times of India 12 Dec 2025 10:50 am

Pak may ban 'uncooperative' social media platforms: Minister

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik made these remarks on Thursday, according to a Dawn report

The Hindu Businessline 12 Dec 2025 9:45 am

Pakistan may ban 'uncooperative' social media platforms: Minister

Pakistan's government is considering a ban on social media platforms. Minister Barrister Aqeel Malik stated that platforms must cooperate with authorities. He highlighted X's lack of cooperation compared to others. The government has warned that non-compliant platforms could face bans. This follows Brazil's actions against X. Pakistan wants social media companies to open offices in the country.

The Economic Times 12 Dec 2025 9:39 am

ChatGPT blamed for U.S. murder-suicide in lawsuit

The case joins a growing number of wrongful death lawsuits filed against OpenAI in recent months, with several alleging ChatGPT contributed to users' suicides

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 9:33 am

10 Amazing Experimental Aircraft

Yahoo 12 Dec 2025 9:31 am

Recent leadership changes at global consumer goods companies

Global consumer goods companies undergo significant leadership changes as CEOs step down amid economic challenges and evolving market conditions

The Hindu Businessline 12 Dec 2025 9:10 am

Bangladeshs ex-PM Khaleda Zia placed on ventilator support: Doctors

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zias health condition deteriorated on Thursday night and she was placed on ventilator support, doctors said. Her breathing difficulties increased, her oxygen level fell, and carbon dioxide levels rose, according to a statement by the chief of the medical board cardiologist Shahabuddin Talukdar. It said the 80-year-old former premier []

Kashmir Reader 12 Dec 2025 9:06 am

Oracles CDS spike: an explainer on the new AI risk indicator

With more than $100 billion in debt and soaring capital expenditure to build AI infrastructure, Oracles credit default swaps now trade near their most expensive levels on record

The Hindu Businessline 12 Dec 2025 8:58 am

Singapore's Sembcorp to acquire two Australian energy firms

The acquisition includes operating assets and development pipelines, which will strengthen Sembcorps presence in Australia, one of its key overseas growth markets

The Hindu Businessline 12 Dec 2025 8:53 am

Telangana-origin Uday Nagaraju appointed to UK House of Lords

Hyderabad: Uday Nagaraju, a native of Shanigaram village in Koheda mandal of Siddipet district, Telangana, has been appointed to the United Kingdoms upper house the House of Lords. His appointment was made by King Charles III on the recommendation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Nagaraju is set to formally take the oath and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Dec 2025 8:36 am

US trade deficit unexpectedly shrinks to smallest since 2020

On an inflation-adjusted basis, the merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $79 billion in September, the smallest in nearly five years. Exports of consumer goods, after adjusting for price changes, were the largest on record

The Hindu Businessline 12 Dec 2025 8:17 am

Reddit challenges Auss law banning under 16 children from social media

Melbourne: Global online forum Reddit on Friday filed a court challenge to Australias world-first law that bans Australian children younger than 16 from holding accounts on the worlds most popular social media platforms. California-based Reddit Inc.s suit filed in the High Court follows a case filed last month by Sydney-based rights group Digital Freedom Project. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Dec 2025 8:15 am

U.S. offers 'free economic zone' in east if Ukraine cedes Donbas, Zelenskyy says

Mr. Zelenskyy said there was still no common understanding on the land issue and that Ukrainians should vote on any territorial concessions in a referendum

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 7:44 am

Thailand Prime Minister gets royal approval to dissolve Parliament, hold elections early next year

The election for the House of Representatives would be held 45 to 60 days after the Royal Decree, a period while Mr. Anutin will head a caretaker government with limited powers and cannot approve a new budget

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 7:22 am

Sudan civil war: Deepening humanitarian crisis

With close to 10 million people fleeing their homes, the displacement crisis in Sudan is currently the largest and fastest growing

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 7:00 am

Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes first in-person court appearance as judge weighs media access

A Utah Judge is weighing the publics right to know details in the prosecution of Tyler Robinson against his attorneys concerns that the swarm of media attention could interfere with his right to a fair trial

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 6:45 am

US President Donald Trump pushes for 'action, not talk', as Russia-Ukraine Peace deal hits roadblock

The White House on Thursday (local time) stated that US President Donald Trump is extremely frustrated with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow progress toward ending the ongoing war and is unwilling to engage in meetings just for the sake of meeting.

DNA India 12 Dec 2025 6:33 am

Botox on just one side: Doctor injects half of husbands face to show 'shocking' before-and-after

A Vancouver-based dermatologist, Dr Katie Beleznay, board-certified in both Canada and the US demonstrated how Botox works by injecting only one side of her husband Bens face. The controlled experiment showed, in real time, how neuromodulators soften lines, relax specific muscles and subtly change symmetry. Her video demystified a treatment often associated with extremes, offering a clear, practical look at its real effects.

The Times of India 12 Dec 2025 6:17 am

Review of What Remains After a Fire, short stories by Kanza Javed

Set across Pakistani cities and American campuses, the stories evoke the full spectrum of human emotions

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 6:10 am

Maduro blasts U.S. seizure of Venezuela oil tanker as act of 'naval piracy'

They kidnapped the crew, stole the ship and have inaugurated a new era, the era of criminal naval piracy in the Caribbean, says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 5:27 am

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.

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 4:00 am

Gaurav Khanna's birthday: BB19 winner gets emotional as young fan gifts him bouquet at Siddhivinayak Temple

On December 11, he visited Mumbai's iconic Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings. Making the moment even more special, he was joined by fellow contestants Pranit More and Mridul Tiwari.

IBTimes 12 Dec 2025 1:24 am

J&K LG hands over jobs to 82 beneficiaries; says 'terror ecosystem being dismantled' in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 41 next of kin of terror victims, 22 age-relaxation beneficiaries, and 19 wards of J&K Police martyrs, fulfilling long-pending commitments to 82 families.

IBTimes 12 Dec 2025 1:21 am

Putin calls Maduro, Lukashenko meets Venezuela envoy as Trump cranks up pressure

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday held his second meeting in 17 days with Jesus Rafael Salazar Velazquez, the Venezuelan Ambassador to Moscow

The Hindu 12 Dec 2025 1:20 am