December 29, 2025

Coral Adventurer Cruise Ship Stuck on Papua New Guinea Reef, Passengers to Fly Home Early

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship is stuck on a reef near Papua New Guinea. All 80 passengers and 44 crew are safe. Rescue attempts failed, and the trip has been cancelled. Passengers will be flown home soon.

December 29, 2025

China Launches Live-Fire Military Drills Around Taiwan, Warning Separatists and Foreign Powers

China’s PLA began live-fire drills around Taiwan, calling it a warning to separatists and foreign interference. Taiwan condemned the move and responded with counter exercises. The drills test China’s blockade and combat skills amid rising regional tensions.

December 29, 2025

Somalia Woman Sentenced to Death for Orphan's Brutal Murder, Protests Follow

A 34-year-old woman was sentenced to death in Somalia for killing 14-year-old orphan Saabirin Saylaan. The case exposed child abuse horrors and triggered protests demanding justice and better child protection.

December 29, 2025

Silva Gu Battles Illegal Songbird Poachers Near Beijing

Near Beijing, Silva Gu risks his safety to stop poachers trapping rare songbirds. He has saved over 20,000 birds and works with police to fight wildlife crime.

December 29, 2025

Tripura Chakma Students Seek Central Help After Fatal Attack on Student in Dehradun

The Tripura Chakma Students Association calls for action after Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura, was fatally assaulted in Dehradun. State leaders promise justice and investigation.

December 29, 2025

Mexico Train Derailment in Oaxaca Claims 13 Lives, Nearly 100 Injured

A tragic train accident in Oaxaca, Mexico killed 13 people and injured almost 100. The Interoceanic train derailed while carrying 241 passengers and 9 crew near Nizanda town, leaving many hospitalized and prompting an official investigation.

December 29, 2025

ED Raids Multiple Premises in Chhattisgarh Over Bharatmala Land Compensation Case

The Enforcement Directorate raided nine locations in Raipur and Mahasamund, probing alleged payment irregularities in land acquisition for the Bharatmala road project between Raipur and Vishakapatnam.

December 29, 2025

John Simpson: 2025’s Wars Signal Unprecedented Global Danger, Could Trigger Wider Conflict

John Simpson, with decades of war reporting, says 2025 is the most troubling year he has seen. He warns that conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan may spark bigger global crises. Russia’s actions and shifting US policies increase the risk of a larger war.

December 29, 2025

China Starts Military Drills Around Taiwan as Warning Over US Arms Sale

China has begun military drills around Taiwan simulating a blockade. The exercises follow a $11bn US weapons sale to Taiwan and aim to warn 'separatist forces'. Taiwan is on high alert as tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait.

December 29, 2025

Tony Joseph Unveils Ancient Origins of Caste in Indian History Congress Lecture

At the 84th Indian History Congress, Tony Joseph discussed how the caste system began around the first millennium BCE and evolved under political and social pressures, highlighting the key roles of Brahmanas and rulers.