December 29, 2025

Violence in Sudan's Kordofan Sparks Mass Exodus of 53,000 People

Deadly fighting in Sudan's oil-rich Kordofan has driven 53,000 people to flee. Families risk long journeys on foot or costly transport to escape RSF and army clashes.

December 29, 2025

Bangladesh's NCP Splits Over Tie-Up With Jamaat-e-Islami Ahead of 2024 Polls

Bangladesh's National Citizen Party faces internal revolt after choosing to ally with Jamaat-e-Islami for Feb 12 elections. Leaders resign, citing JeI's divisive past and historic opposition to independence.

December 29, 2025

Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Spurs Global Parental Debate

Australia's new law banning social media use for under-16s is stirring debates worldwide. Some parents want stricter rules while others doubt government bans are the answer.

December 29, 2025

North Korea Tests Two Long-Range Cruise Missiles to Show Nuclear Strength

North Korea fired two long-range cruise missiles over the Yellow Sea to prove its nuclear combat readiness. The launches, overseen by Kim Jong Un, hit their targets after flying for two hours. This drill follows recent military tensions with South Korea and the US and news on North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine.

December 29, 2025

TOI World Desk Commits to Accurate Global News and User Privacy

TOI World Desk delivers reliable international news with dedication to accuracy and privacy. They ensure user data is not sold for ads, keeping readers informed and protected.

December 29, 2025

GCC Unified Tourist Visa Launch Delayed to 2026, Says Saudi Tourism Minister

GCC’s long-awaited unified tourist visa will now launch in 2026, not 2025. The delay is due to complex security and technical checks among Gulf states. The visa aims to simplify travel across six GCC countries under one permit.

December 29, 2025

Supreme Court to Hear Aravalli Hills Mining Ban Dispute on Dec 29

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance over the definition of Aravalli hills and will hear the mining ban case on December 29, 2025. It involves Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat and follows a committee’s fresh guidelines on hill definitions.

December 29, 2025

Tamil Nadu Fixes Property Transfer Fees Under New Urban Local Rules

Tamil Nadu government sets ₹500 fee for residential and ₹1,000 for non-residential property transfer filings. Renewal fees for municipal leases also updated under fresh rules.

December 29, 2025

Kannur Police Register Case Over Social Media Video Showing Country-Made Bomb Explosion

Kannur Cyber Police filed a case after a video of a country-made bomb explosion appeared on a Left-supporting Instagram account. The post sparked heated threats between political activists amid local election violence.

December 29, 2025

Search for Missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 Resumes After 10 Years

The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 restarts on December 30, more than 10 years after it vanished with 239 onboard. Ocean Infinity will scan a new 15,000 sq km area under a no-find-no-fee deal, hoping to solve one of aviation's biggest mysteries.