December 28, 2025

Bulgaria Set to Join Eurozone in January Despite Political Turmoil and Russian Disinfo Fears

Bulgaria will adopt the euro on January 1 as its 21st eurozone member. Political unrest and Russian-linked disinformation raise public doubts. Officials say the move will boost the economy and EU ties.

December 28, 2025

Myanmar Votes in Widely Condemned Election Amid Ongoing Civil War

Myanmar is holding a controversial election after a military coup. Many parties are banned, leaders jailed, and violence erupts. Half the country may skip voting.

December 28, 2025

Supreme Court to Hear CBI Plea on Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s Life Sentence Suspension in Unnao Rape Case

The Supreme Court will hear the CBI’s challenge to the Delhi High Court’s suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case on December 29. Sengar remains jailed on other charges. The high court had suspended his sentence citing time already served, with strict conditions.

December 28, 2025

Coral Adventurer Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Papua New Guinea Amid Investigation

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground near Lae, PNG, with 120 aboard. It is under investigation after passenger Suzanne Rees died alone on an earlier trip. All passengers safe; officials inspecting the ship.

December 28, 2025

India’s Tumultuous 2025: Kumbh Stampedes, Terror Attack, Women NDA Officers & Pollution Crisis

2025 was packed for India – deadly stampedes at the Maha Kumbh Mela and railway station, a terror attack in Kashmir, first women NDA officers, RCB’s first Women’s WC win, and severe pollution woes in Delhi.

December 28, 2025

Violent Protest in Chhattisgarh's Tamnar Over Coal Mining Injures Police, Burns Vehicles

In Chhattisgarh's Tamnar, a coal mining protest turned violent. Police were injured, vehicles torched, and a Jindal Power coal plant damaged. Over 1,000 protesters clashed after a disputed public hearing. Authorities tightened security and are working to restore peace.

December 28, 2025

Nine Indian Workers Trapped in Kyrgyzstan Scam Return Home Safely

Nine men from Pilibhit, stuck in Kyrgyzstan for three months due to a job scam, have returned safely. Three more workers will follow soon. Authorities are working to bring all back and warn people against such frauds.

December 28, 2025

North Queensland Faces Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings with Up to 500mm Expected This Week

Parts of north Queensland will get heavy rain this week, possibly over 500mm, with flood warnings issued. The weather will stay wet for days, affecting areas like Townsville and Mount Isa.

December 28, 2025

Man Arrested for Showing Nazi Tattoos at Newcastle Beach

A man was charged after showing Nazi tattoos at Bar Beach, Newcastle on December 24. Police arrested him near Coffs Harbour. The public is urged to call out racism.

December 28, 2025

Mob Attack on Singer James’s Concert Injures 25+ in Faridpur, Bangladesh

Over 25 people were hurt when a mob attacked a concert featuring popular Bangladeshi singer James in Faridpur. Organisers failed to manage the huge crowd, sparking chaos and cancellations. The incident highlights growing threats to artists in Bangladesh from hardliners.