December 20, 2025

Fire Breaks Out at BSNL Office on Anna Salai, No Injuries

A fire erupted on the second floor of the BSNL office building on Anna Salai early Saturday. Thick smoke caused traffic disruption. Firefighters battled the blaze; no injuries reported.

December 20, 2025

Truck Carrying 15 Tonnes of Lithium Ion Batteries Catches Fire on NSW's Hume Highway

A truck carrying 50 lithium ion batteries caught fire near Yass on the Hume Highway. The fire closed the highway for hours and may disrupt traffic for days. Firefighters warned of toxic vapours and advised travelers to avoid the area.

December 20, 2025

Air India Express Pilot Assaults Passenger at Delhi Airport; Suspended Pending Probe

An off-duty Air India Express pilot, Virender Sejwal, allegedly assaulted a passenger, Ankit Dewan, at Delhi Airport. The airline has suspended the pilot and started an investigation. The passenger posted pictures of the injury and pilot online, saying his daughter was scared after the incident.

December 20, 2025

US Launches Massive Strike on IS in Syria After Deadly Attack

The US military launched a massive strike against Islamic State in Syria in response to a deadly December attack on American forces. Operation Hawkeye Strike targeted IS fighters, weapons, and infrastructure, with President Trump calling it a strong retaliation.

December 20, 2025

Suspected Brown University Shooter Linked to MIT Professor from 1990s Portugal Connection

Claudio Neves Valente, who killed two Brown students and an MIT professor, first met victim Nuno Loureiro in Portugal in the 1990s, US officials reveal. The suspect ended his weeklong spree by shooting himself.