December 17, 2025

South Africa Accuses US of Employing Illegal Workers at Refugee Centre

South Africa arrested seven Kenyan nationals for working illegally at a US centre processing refugee claims. The raid highlights visa abuse and sparks diplomatic talks with the US and Kenya.

December 17, 2025

Indian Army Catches Pakistani Woman Crossing LoC into Poonch After Family Dispute

A 35-year-old Pakistani woman crossed into India’s Poonch district along the LoC after an argument with her father in PoK. Indian Army troops caught her on December 16. She is yet to be handed over to police.

December 17, 2025

Jeddah University Launches 2026 Postgraduate Admissions with Scholarships and Flexible Fees

Jeddah University has opened online admissions for Master’s and Ph.D. programs for 2026. The university offers over 40 programs with flexible fees, scholarships, and applications through its portal starting December 2025.

December 17, 2025

Bondi Gunman Charged with 15 Murders in Terror Attack on Jewish Event

Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 murders, after Sydney's Bondi Beach mass shooting targeting Jewish Hanukkah event. His father was killed in the attack, labelled terrorist by police.

December 17, 2025

Trump Orders Total Blockade on Venezuelan Oil Tankers to Pressure Maduro

Donald Trump has ordered a full blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating US pressure on Nicolás Maduro. The move follows US military strikes and tanker seizures aimed at curbing drug trafficking and Maduro’s regime. Venezuela calls it piracy as oil exports drop and tensions rise.