December 31, 2025

Finnish Police Detain Ship for Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Undersea Cable

Finnish police arrested the crew of the cargo vessel Fitburg for allegedly damaging an undersea telecom cable between Helsinki and Estonia. The telecom operator reported no service disruptions after rerouting. Investigations into aggravated sabotage are ongoing amid rising tensions in the Baltic Sea region.

December 31, 2025

India to Study Maldives’ Request For Indian Firms To Manage Hanimaadhoo Airport

The Indian government has asked the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to explore helping Maldives manage its upgraded Hanimaadhoo Airport. This comes over 10 years after Maldives ended a major Indian airport contract. The redeveloped airport aims to boost connectivity and growth in northern Maldives.

December 31, 2025

Head-On Train Collision Near Machu Picchu Leaves One Dead and 40 Injured

A tragic train crash near Machu Picchu killed one driver and injured 40 people. Passengers described a scene of chaos and severe injuries after two trains collided head-on on Tuesday afternoon.

December 31, 2025

Auckland Kicks Off 2026 with Fireworks; Sydney's Defiant New Year's Amid Mass Shooting

Auckland lit up the sky first with vibrant fireworks for 2026. Sydney marked the new year under heavy security following a deadly mass shooting. Across Asia and Europe, celebrations were quieter or symbolic due to recent tragedies.

December 31, 2025

Measles Case Found at Newark Airport Amid Holiday Travel Surge

A measles case was found at Newark Liberty International Airport on December 12. Health officials warn travelers to watch for symptoms and get vaccinated. Measles cases are rising in the US, with over 2,000 reported this year.