December 21, 2025 – Page 4

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

A police boat patrols Bondi Beach in Sydney, ahead of a ceremony to mark the National Day of Reflection for victims and survivors from the mass shooting (Picture credit: AP) MELBOURNE: Thousands of mourners gathered under tight police security at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday evening to mark a week since two gunmen targeting […]

Brendon McCullum admits England got Ashes 2025 preparations wrong after Adelaide Test loss to Australia

England coach Brendon McCullum admitted regret over the preparations his side had ahead of the Ashes 2025-26 after they lost the Adelaide Test on Sunday, December 21. England lost the third Test by 82 runs as the Aussies retained the Ashes by a scoreline of 3-0. Interestingly, it just took the hosts 10 days of […]

Kuwait makes health insurance mandatory for foreign residents & visitors from Dec 23: Fees & exemptions | World News

Kuwait mandates health insurance from December 23 for all foreign residents and visitors, with specified fees/Representative Image Starting December 23, all foreigners entering or living in Kuwait will need to pay health insurance fees, as new regulations from the Ministry of Health take effect. Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi issued executive rules under Law No. 1 […]

Smuggled North Korean phone exposes disturbing details of how Kim Jong Un’s regime spies on citizens |

A smartphone smuggled out of North Korea has offered one of the clearest glimpses yet into how tightly the state controls language, information and private behaviour. Obtained by the BBC in late 2024 through defector networks and analysed by technology specialists, the device shows a level of surveillance and ideological enforcement built directly into everyday […]

‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 17 (LIVE): The Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna starrer crosses Rs 530 crore, breaks ‘Gadar 2’ record, remains unaffected by ‘Avatar Fire And Ash’ | Hindi Movie News

Pakistan winter rain chaos: Two women killed in Balochistan crash; cities struggle with power crisis

At least two women were killed and several others injured in Balochistan’s Noshki district after a passenger waggon skidded on a rain-soaked highway and collided with an oncoming truck, Dawn reported. The vehicle was travelling from Quetta to Chagai when the crash occurred near the Sher Jan Agha area.Five passengers sustained injuries, with two shifted […]

‘Yashasvi Jaiswal deserved spot over Ishan Kishan’: Ex-India batter calls out India’s T20 World Cup picks | Cricket News

India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (BCCI X/ANI Photo) Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has openly questioned the selection choices for India’s 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup squad, suggesting that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jitesh Sharma should have been preferred over Ishan Kishan and Washington Sundar. Jaffer’s comments come in the wake of a shock announcement on Saturday that […]

Saudi Ministry of Interior launches special stamp to celebrate world Arabic Language Day | World News

Saudi Arabia launched a commemorative stamp for World Arabic Language Day at major airports and border crossings/Image: X To honor the rich heritage of the Arabic language, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a unique commemorative stamp, giving travelers a tangible piece of cultural pride. Commemorating Arabic language day The Ministry of Interior, through its General Directorate […]

‘Enough, sing something secular’: Noted singer Lagnajita Chakraborty abused, physically harassed for performing devotional song in West Bengal | Kolkata News

BHAGWANPUR (EAST MIDNAPORE): A cultural programme at a private school in East Midnapore’s Bhagwanpur descended into chaos on Saturday night after renowned Kolkata-based playback singer Lagnajita Chakraborty was allegedly heckled and physically harassed for performing a devotional song. The incident has sparked a major political controversy, with police arresting the school owner. A departmental enquiry […]

Saudi Arabia mandates official salary transfers for domestic workers: What it means for employers and workers | World News

Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia mandates domestic worker’s salaries be paid securely through official channels/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is taking a major step to protect domestic worker’s rights by making it mandatory for all employers to transfer salaries through official channels starting January 1, 2026. This move, designed to enhance transparency, ensure timely payments, and […]