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Thursday, Dec 25, 2025
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Air India ‘Finds’ a Plane That Vanished 13 Years Ago
A Boeing seven three seven, two hundred was discovered abandoned at Kolkata airport, exposing serious record-keeping failures and prompting Air India to pay nearly ten million rupees in accumulated parking fees.
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Cambodian BM-21 Rockets Strike Thai Border Villages Amid Ongoing Clashes
Heavy rocket barrages from Cambodia’s forces have hit civilian areas in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province, injuring multiple people and prompting evacuations as border fighting continues.
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Caviar and Foie Gras? China Is Becoming a Luxury Food Powerhouse
China is rapidly expanding production of high-end foods such as caviar, foie gras, cherries and truffles, reshaping global markets and satisfying growing domestic demand.
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U.S. on Track for Largest One-Year Drop in Murders Ever Recorded
Preliminary crime data indicate a significant nationwide decline in homicides and violent crime following peaks during the pandemic.
Reason for dismissal: The employee spent four hours in the restroom during working hours
An engineer dismissed for taking repeated extremely long restroom breaks sued his employer for wrongful termination, prompting a court-led settlement in his favor.
South Korea Charges Ten Former Samsung Employees Over DRAM Technology Leak to China’s CXMT
Prosecutors allege former Samsung staff leaked advanced DRAM process information to Chinese memory maker, aiding its rapid entry into the market.
Tesla’s Optimus Robot Serves Popcorn at Berlin Christmas Market
Tesla showcased its humanoid robot, Optimus, handing out popcorn and holiday items at a festive event in Berlin, drawing public attention to its robotics ambitions.
UK Government Reverses Inheritance Tax Plans for Farmers After Protests
After sustained demonstrations and political pressure, ministers raise the tax-free threshold for farming estates, significantly reducing the burden on family farms.
U.S. Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in Two Years in Third Quarter, Driven by Strong Consumer Spending
Gross domestic product expanded at an annualized 4.3 percent rate, exceeding expectations, though momentum shows signs of fading amid rising living costs and a prolonged government shutdown.
South Korea Offers Tax Breaks on Overseas Stock Sales to Stem Currency’s Slide
Seoul introduces temporary capital gains tax exemptions for investors selling foreign equities and reinvesting at home, as the won weakens sharply.
BP to Sell Majority Stake in $10 Billion Castrol Business to Stonepeak
BP agrees to sell 65 percent of its Castrol lubricants division, retaining a minority stake and using proceeds to reduce debt.
Trump and First Lady Present Striking All-Black Look in Official White House Christmas Portrait
The President and First Lady unveil a modern, formal holiday portrait emphasizing unity, authority, and contemporary presidential style
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Photographer Christopher Anderson Defends Viral White House Portraits Amid Backlash
Award-winning photographer explains his intent behind the unfiltered close-up portraits of Trump administration officials
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Oregon and 21 Democratic-Led States Sue to Compel Funding for U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Multistate coalition challenges Trump administration’s interpretation of law that has halted financing for the federal consumer watchdog
Watchdog Sues for Records on White House Ballroom Project Amid Preservation Lawsuits
Transparency group seeks internal planning and contracting documents as litigation over Trump’s White House ballroom construction intensifies
Justice Department Releases Additional Epstein Records With Limited References to Trump
Newly unsealed documents expand the public archive while reaffirming that mentions of Donald Trump do not allege wrongdoing
Trump’s Second Term Sees Expansion of Executive Authority and Evolving ‘Imperial Presidency’
Analysts say Donald Trump’s assertive use of presidential power in 2025 has pushed the boundaries of executive authority amid reshaped policy, symbolism and institutional control
FDA Approves First Oral GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill, Transforming Obesity Treatment in the U.S.
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy tablet gains U.S. regulatory clearance, offering a daily semaglutide pill for adults with obesity or overweight conditions
U.S. Justice Department Releases Second Major Batch of Epstein Files Featuring Multiple Mentions of Trump
Nearly 30,000 pages of documents are published under a new law, with references to President Trump amid disclaimers that they do not indicate wrongdoing
SWAT Standoff in Washington Township Enters Extended Hours After Welfare Check Escalates
Road closures and heavy law enforcement presence persist as a barricaded man and a Dayton officer are hospitalised during the protracted standoff
Washington State Prepares Wide Range of New Laws to Take Effect in 2026
Minimum wage rises, workplace protections expand and new fees and taxes come into force as part of a broad legislative package
U.S. Economy Grows at Four Point Three Percent in Third Quarter, Surpassing Expectations
Third-quarter GDP expanded more rapidly than forecast, led by strong consumer spending and other factors.
Fifty Trees and Artificial Snow: Kim Kardashian Spent Ten Thousand Dollars on Christmas Decorations
Kim Kardashian transformed her home into a lavish winter display, while her sister Kendall Jenner opted for a more restrained holiday celebration.
Was the Historic Boxing Match Fixed? Social Media Erupts as Denials Intensify
Despite a decisive knockout victory, online speculation questions the bout’s legitimacy as those involved strongly reject the claims.
Libyan Army Chief of Staff Killed in Plane Crash in Turkey | Footage
Libya’s top military commander and members of his delegation were killed when their private aircraft crashed shortly after departing Ankara.
Head of Russian Orthodox Church Maintained Long-Term Relationship While Preaching Against Western Morality
Claims have emerged that the Patriarch, expected to lead an ascetic life, lived with a woman for decades, drawing scrutiny and debate.
Amazing Emirates…
The British government spent 70 million pounds on repairing a warship and then sold it to Brazil for 20 million
Thousands of new US Army recruits have begun returning home in time for some Christmas cheer
The trainees arrived at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, and were given gift bags before their flights out
Trump Administration Recalls Nearly Thirty Career U.S. Ambassadors in Diplomacy Shake-Up
The mass recall of senior career diplomats underscores the White House push to align foreign missions with President Trump’s strategic priorities.
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Starmer and Trump Coordinate on Ukraine Peace Efforts in Latest Diplomatic Call
British prime minister updates U.S. president on allied work toward a just and lasting end to the war in Ukraine and discusses strengthening UK-U.S. ties
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Metropolitan Police Arrived at Prince Andrew’s Estate and Took His Firearms
The former prince voluntarily surrendered his firearms license and weapons following a police visit.
Italy Launches Compensation for Drivers Delayed on Toll Roads
Starting in summer two thousand twenty-six, drivers and tourists will be eligible for refunds for significant delays caused by planned roadworks.
One of the funniest incidents of 2025
ICE tried to detain an alleged illegal migrant in Chicago who was working as a food delivery driver, but in the end, 10 ICE officers couldn’t catch a single person
Vince Zampella, co-creator behind the Call of Duty video game franchise, killed in car crash near Los Angeles
Doctor beats up Patient at IGMC Shimla, Himachal's biggest hospital
IGMC Shimla claims Teacher Arjun Panwar was suffering from breathing difficulties & was resting after endoscopy. Patient said Doctor spoke rudely and the argument escalated.
In Toronto, they hire only the finest officers!
Why does Britains top military boss "Sir Richard" look like he doesn't belive a single word he's saying?
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill, giving the drugmaker a leg up in the race to market a potent oral medication for shedding pounds as it looks to regain lost ground from rival Eli Lilly.
This is Tiburon, California.
Residents can be fined up to $500 for not separating their trash. Then the city comes to collect it… and everything is dumped into one bin and sent to the landfill.
Listen to Historian Bill Federer
French farmers refuse to confront the gendarmerie and instead sing the #Marseillaise on their knees
US Air Force Pays $90,000 for a Bag of Bushings that Normally Costs well under $100
British police show us how to break into a house in 2 minutes. In America or Russia it would have taken 2 seconds
Macron made a surprise Christmas visit to French troops at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, joining workouts and a holiday meal
The Godfather of AI gives a chilling warning about his creation…
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has stepped in to personally guarantee $40.4 billion in Paramount Skydance's latest effort to pry Warner Bros Discovery away from selling its prized Hollywood assets to streaming giant Netflix
President Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as his special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland over Washington's interest in the mineral-rich Arctic island
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Air India ‘Finds’ a Plane That Vanished 13 Years Ago
Cambodian BM-21 Rockets Strike Thai Border Villages Amid Ongoing Clashes
Caviar and Foie Gras? China Is Becoming a Luxury Food Powerhouse
Trump and First Lady Present Striking All-Black Look in Official White House Christmas Portrait
Photographer Christopher Anderson Defends Viral White House Portraits Amid Backlash
Trump Administration Recalls Nearly Thirty Career U.S. Ambassadors in Diplomacy Shake-Up
Starmer and Trump Coordinate on Ukraine Peace Efforts in Latest Diplomatic Call
The Pilot Barricaded Himself in the Cockpit and Refused to Take Off: "We Are Not Leaving Until I Receive My Salary"
U.S. Government Warns UK Over Free Speech in Pro-Life Campaigner Prosecution
Scambodia: The World Owes Thailand’s Military a Profound Debt of Gratitude
Women in Partial Nudity — and Bill Clinton in a Dress and Heels: The Images Revealed in the “Epstein Files”
TikTok Reaches U.S. Joint Venture Deal but Algorithm Control Could Strain U.S.–China Relations
Federal Marijuana Reclassification to Schedule III Could Reshape Florida’s Cannabis Landscape
White House Adviser Hassett Defends Trump’s Inflation View, Argues Data Show Price Growth Slower Than Reported
Trump Signs Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana Under Federal Law
Pharmaceutical Industry Moves to Engage Trump Administration After Early Caution
Trump Signs Historic Order Removing Cannabis from the Most Dangerous Drug Category
Florida Supreme Court Set to Review Proposed Recreational Marijuana Amendment
Trump Transforms White House Colonnade with Partisan ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ Plaques
Trump Uses White House Address to Highlight Achievements and Reinforce Tough Immigration Stance
White House Chief of Staff Acknowledges Trump Was ‘Wrong’ on Clinton-Epstein Island Claims
Trump Affirms Support for Chief of Staff Susie Wiles After Candid Vanity Fair Profile
Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC as Broadcaster Pledges Legal Defence
Not Only F-35s: Saudi Arabia to Gain Access to the World’s Most Sensitive Technology
War on the Thailand–Cambodia Front
Trump Defends and Amplifies Comments on Rob Reiner’s Death Amid National Outcry
Court Filing Intensifies Legal Battle Over Trump’s White House Ballroom Project
Winklevoss Twins Deepen Influence in Washington Through Strategic Support of Trump’s Pro-Crypto Agenda
Hong Kong’s Deadly Fire and Political Upheaval Cast a Long Shadow Over U.S.–China Relations
U.S. Freezes £31 Billion Tech Prosperity Deal With Britain Amid Trade Dispute
First Lady Melania Trump’s ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ Sets the Tone for the 2025 White House Christmas
Kamala Harris Signals Momentum Toward Another White House Bid as 2028 Campaign Terrain Takes Shape
Trump Announces Ceasefire Agreement Between Thailand and Cambodia, But Fighting Persists Along Disputed Border
Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Collapses as Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates
Washington Watches Beijing–Riyadh Rapprochement as Strategic Balance Shifts
Zelensky Opens High-Stakes Peace Talks in Berlin with Trump Envoy and European Leaders
Historical Reflections on Press Freedom Emerge Amid Debate Over Trump’s Media Policies
Thailand Condemns Cambodian Rocket Attack on Civilian Village
Trump Presses Thailand and Cambodia to Honour Ceasefire Commitments as Border Fighting Continues
White House Removes ICE Promotional Video After Backlash Over Unauthorized Use of Pop Star’s Song
CNN’s Jake Tapper Publicly Challenges White House Over Trump’s Health Transparency
YouTube Settlement Channelled into Trump’s White House Ballroom Project
Trump Flaunts White House Decor Changes During Army-Navy Game Attendance
Trump Says Tariff Revenues Can Fund National Priorities as Democrats Dispute Household Impact
National Trust Sues Trump to Halt Construction of New White House Ballroom
House Democrats Release New Epstein Estate Photographs While White House Labels Them a ‘Democrat Hoax’
President Trump Bestows Congressional Gold Medals on the Legendary 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Team
Historic Flooding in Washington State Forces Mass Evacuations as Levees Face Critical Stress
Australia Approves Increased Foreign Stake in Strategic Defence Shipbuilder
White House Intensifies Public Attacks on CNN Amid Ongoing Media Feud
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