December 22, 2025

US Pursues Third Venezuelan Oil Tanker Over Sanctions Evasion

The US Coast Guard is chasing a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela for breaking sanctions. This follows two recent tanker seizures as tensions soar. Washington accuses Venezuela of using oil money for drug crimes. Venezuela calls this 'theft and kidnapping.'

December 22, 2025

Nigeria Frees 130 More Schoolchildren Kidnapped in November; None Left in Captivity

Nigeria has freed another 130 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state in November. Earlier, 100 were released. All kidnapped students are now safe, ending a tense ordeal amid rising mass abductions in the country.

December 21, 2025

Israel Approves 19 New West Bank Settlements, Raising Tensions

Israel's government has approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, increasing total new settlements to 69 this term. This move challenges efforts for a Palestinian state and follows rising settler attacks on Palestinians.

December 21, 2025

Russia Slams European and Ukrainian Edits to US Peace Plan, Warns Conflict May Drag On

Russia says changes by Europe and Ukraine to US peace proposals do not boost chances for peace and may prolong the war. Talks continue in Miami with hopes of progress.

December 21, 2025

FCI Freight Train Delivers 1,384 Tonnes of Foodgrains to Kashmir, Boosting Rail Logistics

For the first time, a Food Corporation of India freight train from Punjab reached Anantnag in Kashmir, carrying 1,384 tonnes of foodgrains. This marks a major step in rail-based supply, cutting costs and improving food security for the region.