December 26, 2025

Nigeria Gave US Intelligence for Strikes on ISIS Militants in Christmas Day Attack

Nigeria provided intelligence to the US for deadly strikes against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day. Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said President Tinubu approved the moves. The operation aims to stop attacks on Christians and will continue with other countries involved.

December 26, 2025

Man Injured After Jumping From Upper Floor of Grand Mosque in Makkah; Security Officer Hurt

A man jumped from an upper floor of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on December 25, injuring himself and a security officer who tried to stop him. Both were taken to hospital as authorities swiftly acted to secure the holy site and assist worshippers.

December 26, 2025

Court orders FIR against ex-officer, 12 cops for fake encounter in Sambhal robbery case

A court ordered an FIR against 13 police officials for falsely claiming a robbery arrest in Sambhal. The accused was jailed elsewhere during the alleged crime. Police plan to challenge the order.

December 26, 2025

Hindu Man Lynched in Rajbari Over Extortion Charges, Officials Call Him Top Terrorist

Amrit Mandal, 29, a Hindu man and alleged gang leader, was beaten to death by locals in Rajbari, Bangladesh. Police say he tried extorting money and was involved in terrorism.

December 26, 2025

Top aide to Muhammad Yunus resigns amid Bangladesh unrest after leader’s killing

Md Khuda Baksh Chowdhury, special assistant on home affairs to Muhammad Yunus, resigns after deadly unrest in Bangladesh sparked by the death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi.