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North Korea test-fires strategic long-range cruise missiles

North Korea has test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles in a display of what it described as heightened “combat readiness,” according to state media reports released on December...

December 29, 2025

China launches military encirclement drill near Taiwan

China has launched a large-scale military exercise encircling Taiwan, prompting the island to deploy its armed forces in response. The drill, announced on December 29, reflects heightened tensions...

December 29, 2025

Iran launches three satellites with Russian Soyuz rockets

Iran has successfully placed three domestically developed satellites into low-Earth orbit using Russian Soyuz launch vehicles, further underscoring deepening strategic and technological cooperation between the two U.S.-sanctioned countries....

December 29, 2025

Brigitte Bardot, French Cinema Icon, Dies at 91

Legendary French actress and singer “Brigitte Bardot”, a defining cultural figure of the 1950s and 1960s, has died at the age of 91. Her death was announced by...

December 29, 2025

Jayshree Ullal Tops Hurun India Rich List 2025

Indian-origin technology leader “Jayshree Ullal” has emerged as the richest Indian-origin professional manager in the world after securing the top position on the Hurun India Rich List 2025....

December 29, 2025

Poland Plans $2.2 Billion Anti-Drone Defence Shield

Poland has announced plans to construct a $2.2 billion multi-layered anti-drone defence system along its eastern border, citing rising security concerns linked to Russia’s military actions. The project...

December 29, 2025

China Opens World’s Longest Expressway Tunnel in Xinjiang

China has opened to traffic the world’s longest expressway tunnel, marking a major infrastructure milestone in its western region. The newly inaugurated Tianshan Shengli tunnel in Xinjiang significantly...

December 27, 2025

Israel Recognises Somaliland as Independent State

Israel has formally recognised the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state, becoming the first country to do so more than three decades after the region declared separation...

December 27, 2025

US Launches Deadly Strikes Against Islamic State in Nigeria

The United States has carried out what President Donald Trump described as “powerful and deadly” military strikes against Islamic State (IS) operatives in north-western Nigeria. The action marks...

December 26, 2025

India to Assume Vice Chair Role in Kimberley Process

India has taken over as a Vice Chair of the Kimberley Process from 25th December and will assume the chairpersonship of the global initiative from January 1 next...

December 26, 2025

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