Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant to restart operations

After more than a decade of silence, Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is set to resume operations. Located in Niigata Prefecture, around…

Rare snowfall transforms deserts from Saudi to Atacama

For residents of northern Saudi Arabia, December brought a sight many had never seen in their lifetime, snow falling on desert mountains…

Trump recalls 30 US ambassadors in global shake-up

The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 US ambassadors and senior diplomats from countries around the world in a major shake-up of…

Bangladesh on edge as political leader shot

Bangladesh’s fragile political atmosphere took a sharp turn for the worse on Monday, December 22, 2025, after Motaleb Shikder, a senior leader…

Apple flags travel risks for visa-holding employees

Apple has cautioned employees holding US work visas to avoid traveling abroad unless necessary, following significant delays at US embassies and consulates…

UAE approves gene therapy for SMA patients

In a landmark move for rare disease care, the United Arab Emirates has approved Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a cutting-edge gene therapy for…

Pakistan chief sees divine help in May clash with India

Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, said the country experienced divine support during its conflict with India in May this year.…

India halts visa services in Chittagong

India has suspended all visa services at its Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Chittagong (Chattogram), Bangladesh, indefinitely. The decision came after…

US strikes 70+ ISIS targets in Syria

On 19 December 2025, the United States launched a large-scale military operation against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in central Syria, hitting more…

Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh over blasphemy

A Hindu man was lynched to death by a mob in Bangladesh after he was accused of blasphemy, in an incident that…