December 22, 2025

Myanmar Civilians Flee Fierce Air Strikes Ahead of Junta's Sham Election

Thousands in Myanmar's rebel zones, especially Chin State, are fleeing brutal military air strikes and a crackdown before the December 28 election, widely called a sham. Civilians face violence and forced voting. Rebel fighters fight on despite injuries. Many refugees cross into India seeking safety.

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

West Bengal Police rejects attempts to link Dipu Chandra Das murder with Murshidabad lynching

West Bengal Police calls attempts to link recent Bangladesh murder with Murshidabad lynching 'disingenuous' and warns of legal action against communal misinformation.

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.