December 12, 2025

Over 100 Booked After Violent Farmers Protest Against Ethanol Factory in Rajasthan

Over 100 people were booked and 40 detained after farmers clashed with police during a protest against an ethanol factory in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. Locals fear pollution risks, and tensions remain high with political leaders involved.

December 12, 2025

Government Opens Door to Reform MP Travel Perks Amid Expense Scandal

Australia's federal government is pushing for a review of MPs' travel perks after a scandal over expenses claimed by Anika Wells and others. Opposition leader Sussan Ley offers support for reforms, signaling a new bipartisan effort to fix the broken system.

December 12, 2025

South Korea's Suneung English Chief Quits Over 'Insane' Test Difficulty

The head of South Korea’s college entrance exam resigned after the English test drew heavy criticism for confusing and very tough questions. Only 3% scored top marks this year, down from 6%.

December 12, 2025

Inside China's Military-Style Schools: Abuse, Abductions and Trauma of Rebellious Teens

A BBC investigation reveals harsh abuse, abduction, and sexual assault in China’s disciplinary schools run by Li Zheng. Teens are beaten, locked up, and forced into military drills, sparking trauma and suicide attempts.

December 12, 2025

Bengaluru Colleges Kick Off UG Admissions Months Early to Stay Ahead

Several private and autonomous colleges in Bengaluru have started undergraduate admissions much earlier this year. They aim to attract more students and manage growing applications. This early push also eases the admission process and helps start the academic year sooner. However, parents and students express mixed feelings about the new timeline.

December 12, 2025

US Sanctions Six Ships After Seizing Venezuelan Oil Tanker ‘Skipper’

The US has sanctioned six ships linked to Venezuelan oil after seizing the tanker Skipper near Venezuela. The move targets Maduro’s allies amid drug and oil smuggling claims.

December 12, 2025

Reddit Challenges Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban in High Court

Reddit has filed a legal challenge against Australia’s under-16 social media ban. The company says the law forces risky age checks on adults and isolates teens. Reddit argues it mainly serves adults and does not act like typical social media sites. The case could be heard in 2024 after Reddit complies with the law.

December 12, 2025

Indian Bengali Migrant Sunali Khatun Deported to Bangladesh, Returns After Court Order

Sunali Khatun, nine months pregnant and living in Delhi, was deported to Bangladesh after police accused her family of being illegal migrants. The Calcutta High Court later quashed the deportation, ordering their return. After months in prison, Sunali and her son returned home in December 2025, while her husband remains detained in Bangladesh.

December 12, 2025

Twitch Bans New Accounts for Under-16s in Australia to Boost Online Safety

Twitch will stop anyone under 16 in Australia from creating new accounts and will disable existing under-16 accounts by January 2026. Minors lose streaming and chat features but can still watch streams without logging in. This move is part of Australia's new online safety laws to protect young users on social platforms.

December 12, 2025

DHS Buys Six Boeing 737 Planes for Deportations in $140M Deal

The Department of Homeland Security has bought six Boeing 737 aircraft for ICE deportations. The $140 million contract lets ICE run its own flight fleet, boosting deportation efforts under a record enforcement budget.