December 26, 2025

Japan Approves Record ¥9tn Defence Budget Amid China Tensions and Space Arms Race Claims

Japan's cabinet approved a record ¥9tn ($58bn) defence budget, increasing spending by 9.4%, focusing on coastal defence and drones. This move sparks tensions with China, who accuses Japan of fuelling a space arms race amid Taiwan conflict fears.

December 26, 2025

₹40 Crore Yaba Tablet Haul in Manipur; Key Militants Arrested Amid Ethnic Unrest

Assam Rifles and Manipur Police seized 1,60,000 banned Yaba tablets worth ₹40 crore in Jiribam and arrested one person. Two others, including a banned outfit cadre, were caught with ammunition in Imphal West amid escalating ethnic violence.

December 26, 2025

Andhra Pradesh fights child marriages with NGO help and strict government action

In Andhra Pradesh, NGOs and government officials are stopping child marriages and sending girls back to school. Despite laws, child marriage persists, but new efforts aim to end it by 2030.

December 26, 2025

Indonesians Raise White Flags Demanding Faster Flood Aid as Crisis Worsens in Aceh

In Aceh, Indonesia, survivors of deadly November floods wave white flags to protest slow government aid and refusal of foreign help. The crisis has left many without essentials, even as President Prabowo insists the situation is 'under control.' The region's relief needs grow urgent.

December 26, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Police Suspend Six Officers Over Illegal Arrest in Opium Case

Madhya Pradesh police suspended six officers for procedural lapses after an 18-year-old was falsely detained for opium possession. The High Court called the case suspicious and summoned senior officials amid rising tensions in India's opium belt.