Author: Swati Pandey

The historical disputes between Thailand and Cambodia have re-emerged, this time due to a reported destruction of a statue of a Hindu deity in a border area that both nations have long contested. These developments have sparked a reaction from both Thailand and Cambodia, with both nations reviving historical issues left unresolved between the two nations for a long period of time. From Cambodian sources and local publications, it seems that the statue, assumed to be of a Hindu deity connected to the heritage of the Khmer people, was knocked down during activities of the Thai government or individuals on…

Salman Khan, a Bollywood superstar, has just celebrated his 60th birthday on December 27, 2025, since Salman has finished three fabulous decades in the film industry. Salman Khan is lovingly called “Bhaijaan,” and Salman Khan’s phenomenal development from a young hero in “Maine Pyar Kiya” to a bankable hero in India has ensured that his birthday becomes an extra-special day for his fans as well as his colleagues. Contrary to many film personalities, wherein ultra grandiosity has been a common feature of their events in public, Salman, of course, continued with hosting a private bash, which was obviously not an…

Authorities along the Nile have confirmed a sighting of a roughly 20-foot-long, quite abnormally large crocodile, and with this extraordinary attraction has come unprecedented public interest and discussion over wildlife conservation and human safety along Africa’s longest river. The giant reptile reportedly was spotted not far from one of the busiest stretches of the river, in which local fishermen were the first to take notice of its unusual size when it spent some time basking close to the shore. The intervention of wildlife officials was sought out, and a response team was sent out to verify the situation and that…

A bomb explosion ripped through the Al-Adum Juma’at Mosque in north-eastern Nigerian city, Maiduguri, Wednesday evening (Dec. 24, 2025). There were worshippers who observed the Maghrib-evening prayers when the blast occurred, catching the congregants inside the mosque completely off-guard. Deadly Blast During Evening Prayers in Maiduguri Kills Scores The explosion was confirmed to kill at least 5 people. 35 others were injured, many seriously, and were rushed to Maiduguri’s University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the State Specialist Hospital for treatment. Some witnesses and local sources reported higher tolls, with at least 7–8 fatalities claimed by mosque leaders and militia…

The serene backwaters of Kerala, typically bustling with holiday cheer this time of year, are instead draped in an air of unease. Another round of Avian Influenza (H5N1) was reported in poultry hubs Alappuzha and Kottayam. The outbreak has come at the peak of Christmas and New Year season, when people consume pork and as a result it is not only local farmers but also neighbouring Tamil Nadu over the border that are hit by its effects. In a quick reaction to what happened in Kerala, Tamil Nadu has issued a high alert. To protect its multi-billion rupee poultry industry, which is concentrated in…

Ukraine has stepped up its “energy war” with a major new drone strike, one of the deepest and most audacious yet. It was at 21:45 Moscow time on December 25, 2025, that long-range Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)2 systems belonging to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).03 successfully hit a thermal power station in Orenburg – some 1,700 kilometers3 away from the Ukrainian border. This plant is not a regular industrial facility, but one that is widely considered the largest gas chemical complex in the world. The strike represented a significant new capability for Kyiv to reach deep into the Russian heartland and hit the…

The holiday season in India, which includes the busy, kitchen-centered ritual of sending last-minute grocery orders flying into the night at lightning-fast speeds, has hit a big snag. In a sector-wide system shut-down of services, hundreds of thousands of gig workers stopped work on the Christmas Day with riders across several cities reporting to remain offline across in protest against gigs providers — including Swiggy, Ceroo (earlier Zomato), Zepto and Blinkit. Jointly called by Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFATW) and Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), the protest plans to capitalise on one of the busiest periods of the year…

Step inside any Indian household during mealtime, and the first thing that will greet you is not just a whiff of spices — it’s the syncopated “thap-thap” of dough being stretched or the hot hiss of a griddle. In India, bread is more than a side dish; it’s the utensil with which you eat that shares the plate at its center — heart of the meal and symbol of hospitality. Though restaurant applause audiences may know all about the pillowy perfection of Naan, the Indian home kitchen serves up a wide world of flatbreads on which only a handful ever appear. Learning these…

The smartphone world just got a huge Christmas present. Xiaomi, has finally taken the wraps off its most ambitious flagship yet – the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Today announced in China, this is something that’s far more than a small upgrade — it’s essentially a complete re-think of what we may consider as a “Pro” grade handset. From its generation-skipping model nomenclature to setting the pace for global competition, Xiaomi is out here screaming at the top of its lungs with the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Designed for Photography Enthusiasts and Power Users Whether you are a photography enthusiast or a power…

The incident involved a suicide car bombing and gunfires that occurred in the North Waziristan region, a sensitive area that borders Afghanistan. It happened at a Pakistani Army camp and military base that is located at the Boya area of North Waziristan. There are concerns that the incident might affect the peace talks that the Pakistani government is seeking to initiate between the Pakistani government and the North Waziristan militants. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a report from the forces’ public relations department said that a major explosion took place after a vehicle loaded with explosives was parked…