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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that US operations against alleged drug-trafficking boats have “only just begun.” The administration faces backlash over a follow-up strike on a previously targeted vessel, which reportedly killed two survivors. Critics argue these actions resemble raising concerns over US military conduct.
US President Donald Trump said he will announce his choice to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell “early next year.” Speaking at a cabinet meeting, he confirmed he has already decided on a candidate but did not reveal the name. Trump also declined to comment on speculation that National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett might […]
Russia President Putin held five hours of closed-door talks in the Kremlin with US envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to discuss a potential peace plan for Ukraine. The meeting came amid growing European concerns over Moscow’s stance. Witkoff described their stroll through central Moscow, including Red Square, as “magnificent.”
The results of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi bypolls for 12 Delhi wards will be declared today, testing BJP, AAP, and Congress strength. 9 wards were previously BJP-held, 3 AAP. Counting will occur at 10 centers with 700 staff, 1,800 police, paramilitary security, strong room surveillance, and controlled entry, ensuring a secure and transparent process.
A newborn abandoned outside a railway colony bathroom in West Bengal’s Nadia district was miraculously protected by a pack of stray dogs that formed a circle around the infant through the cold night. Residents rescued the baby at dawn and rushed it to hospital. Police and Child Help authorities are investigating, as locals hail the […]
Peruvian presidential hopeful Rafael Belaunde escaped unharmed after gunmen on a motorbike opened fire on his SUV south of Lima. Police said the 50-year-old suffered minor cuts but is safe and recovering well. Authorities are investigating the attackers’ motives and believe the ambush was an attempt meant to intimidate rather than injure him.
Trump said the US will soon launch strikes inside Venezuela, targeting what he called “bad ones,” as scrutiny mounts over lethal operations on suspected drug-trafficking boats. He defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth after a second strike was ordered without their knowledge. The White House said Admiral Bradley authorized the follow-up attack.
Aadhaar authentication transactions rose 8.5% year-on-year to 231 crore in November 2025, the highest this fiscal, reflecting growing digital adoption. Face authentication saw 28.29 crore transactions, up from 12.04 crore last year, and 60% of pensioners’ life certificates used it. e-KYC transactions also surged to 47.19 crore, marking over 24% annual growth.
YouTube slammed Australia’s upcoming ban on social media for under-16s as “rushed” and unrealistic, warning it will make children “less safe.” From December 10, kids under 16 will be blocked from major platforms, including YouTube. The company said youths will be auto-signed out and argued the law undermines education access and parental concerns.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said hours-long talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff yielded no compromise on Ukraine’s occupied territories. He noted partial agreement but stressed Russia’s strong objections to several proposals. Both sides called the five-hour meeting constructive and vowed to keep negotiations confidential as work continues.
The Health Ministry informed Parliament that India’s doctor-population ratio is 1:811. This estimate assumes 80% of registered practitioners in both allopathic and AYUSH systems are available. The ministry highlighted this figure in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, reflecting the current capacity of the country’s medical workforce.
Former England cricketer Robin Smith has died at 62. Teammate Kevan James confirmed the news and became emotional while remembering him as one of England’s best batters of the 80s and 90s. Smith had an impressive international and domestic career but also spoke openly about his mental health struggles and difficult moments after retirement.
Oxford University Press chose rage bait as the 2025 Word of the Year. It means online posts made to provoke anger and boost engagement. The term grew popular as people discussed online safety, digital stress, and emotional manipulation. It beat aura farming and biohack, showing how strongly anger-driven content shapes today’s internet culture.
Australia’s largest coal export port has reopened after climate activists halted operations at the Port of Newcastle. The group Rising Tide said hundreds of protesters paddled kayaks into the harbor’s shipping lane, breaching the exclusion zone. Port operators confirmed that vessel movements have now safely resumed.
China, facing a sharp decline in birth rates, has introduced a new policy taxing contraceptive products. This marks the first time in three decades that Beijing has taken such a step to encourage population growth. The government hopes the measure will motivate families to have more children as demographic pressures intensify.