December 2025 – Page 21

Nuclear readiness: North Korea tests 2 long-range cruise missiles; Kim Jong Un calls it ‘unlimited & sustained development’

North Korea has test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles (AP image) North Korea has test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles to demonstrate its nuclear combat readiness. This comes as tensions continue to rise on the Korean Peninsula amid increased military activity by the United States and South Korea.According to state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), […]

Worn down by worry, parents look longingly at Australia’s social media ban

Time to screen social media LONDON: A frustrated father in Spain, whose teenage daughter regularly sidesteps parental controls that block social media, wants the government to ban apps like TikTok and Instagram for children. In France, a mother of three worries about social media’s effect on young people and will not give her children smartphones […]

Russia-Ukraine war: What went down at Trump & Zelenskyy’s meeting at Mar-a-Lago; key takeaways

US President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, even as Russia intensified its attacks on Kyiv. Both leaders struck an optimistic tone, repeatedly suggesting that a peace deal was closer than at any previous point, yet they also acknowledged that several issues particularly territory, security guarantees and the […]

Clavicular sparks fresh controversy after Twitch debut delivers record viewership following Kick ban

Clavicular moved to Twitch after remaining banned on Kick and drew record viewership during his debut stream. The surge quickly led to accusations of viewbotting, with critics questioning chat activity and sudden viewer drops. The controversy followed earlier disputes over declining Kick revenue and a Cybertruck incident, keeping the streamer under heavy scrutiny as debate […]

Who is Alaa Abd El-Fattah and why is Keir Starmer under fire | World News

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has arrived in the UK after Egyptian authorities lifted a long-standing travel ban, allowing him to leave the country following years of imprisonment and restrictions on his movement. Abd El-Fattah has spent extended periods in detention since 2013, alongside earlier arrests linked to his political activism. He was pardoned by […]

‘Jassi bhai itna deep chale gaye’: Axar Patel reveals Jasprit Bumrah’s perfume obsession | Cricket News

Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah (ANI) Jasprit Bumrah is widely celebrated for his pinpoint accuracy on the cricket field, whether with the new ball in Tests or during the final overs of a T20. His meticulous planning and research on opposition batters have become well-known among cricket fans. But according to teammate Axar Patel, there […]

Mallikarjun Kharge: Congress an ideology and ideologies never die | India News

Congress’ Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge during 140th foundation day celebrations of Indian National Congress at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi NEW DELHI: Party president Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that “Congress is an ideology and ideologies never die”, as Indian National Congress marked its 140th foundation day on Sunday.The event at Indira Bhawan headquarters […]

‘I will miss them very much’: Ro Khanna mocks Peter Thiel, Larry Page as they consider leaving California over ‘Billionaire tax’

Indian-origin Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna who represents part of Silicon Valley doubled down on the proposed wealthy tax or billionaire tax and mocked reports that Peter Thiel, Larry Page would move out of California if they have to pay extra money. “I will miss them very much,” Khanna said mockingly, echoing President Franklin Roosevelt. The […]

Battle of the Sexes: An exhibition that helped tennis none, hurt women’s sport more | Tennis News

Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka reacts during the Battle of the Sexes match against Nick Kyrgios. (AP) When Billie Jean King played – and beat – Bobby Riggs in the iconic Battle of the Sexes in 1973, women’s tennis was struggling for relevance. The complexion of the sport is much different now. There is equal […]

Christian Barmore and Mike Vrabel get into heated exchange during Patriots’ dominant performance vs Jets | Watch

The New England Patriots are putting on a brilliant performance against the New York Jets in their Week 17 AFC East showdown on Sunday (December 28) at MetLife Stadium. As the game progresses into the later stages, New England holds a commanding 42-10 lead, showcasing their playoff prowess. However, a sideline moment from halftime has […]