December 24, 2025

Russia Abducts 52 Ukrainians in Rare Cross-Border Raid on Hrabovske

In a sudden nighttime raid, Russian forces abducted 52 civilians and 13 soldiers from Hrabovske village in Ukraine’s Sumy region. Most abducted civilians are elderly who refused evacuation. The captives may be held in Belgorod, Russia, stirring international concern.

December 24, 2025

Blast in Southern Moscow Kills Three, Including Two Police Officers

A deadly explosion in southern Moscow killed three people, including two police officers. This comes just days after a car bomb killed a senior Russian military officer nearby.

December 24, 2025

US Pentagon Flags China's Claim on Arunachal Pradesh as Core Interest Amid Rising Ties with Pakistan

A Pentagon report to US Congress brands China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh as a key interest like Taiwan and South China Sea. It highlights China-Pakistan military ties and recent India-China disengagement efforts. The report notes CCP’s focus on sovereignty, economic growth, and global military strength by 2049.

December 24, 2025

13-Year-Old British Boy Stabbed to Death in Portugal in Domestic Violence Case

A 13-year-old British boy was stabbed to death in Tomar, Portugal. Police say the attacker was his mother's ex-partner. The mother was found hurt and taken to hospital. An explosion injured a police officer at the scene. The attacker had a past homicide conviction. The UK Foreign Office is providing support.

December 24, 2025

Car Explosion Kills 2 Traffic Police Near Site of Russian General’s Assassination in Moscow

A deadly car explosion in Moscow killed two traffic police officers and a third person early Wednesday. It happened near where Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov was recently assassinated in a bomb attack.