December 18, 2025

85-Year-Old Bavarian Outsmarts Phone Scammers Twice, Aiding Police Arrests

An 85-year-old man from Bavaria caught scammers posing as police officers demanding cash and gold. His quick action with his daughter led to arrests twice. Police warn elderly to stay alert against phone frauds.

December 18, 2025

Karnataka Files 12 Cases Over 'Pakistan Zindabad' Slogans; 12 Arrested

In Karnataka, 12 cases have been filed against those shouting 'Pakistan zindabad' slogans in the past two-and-a-half years. The state arrested 12 people and filed chargesheets in five cases, says Home Minister G. Parameshwara.

December 18, 2025

Sydney Police Stop Violent Plot Amid Bondi Beach Shooting Fallout; PM Albanese Vows to Fight Extremism

Sydney police arrested seven men after stopping a planned violent act. They found no link to the Bondi Beach shooting. Prime Minister Albanese promises tough new laws to end antisemitism and hate speech.

December 18, 2025

M23 Rebels Begin Withdrawing From Uvira City in DR Congo Amid US Pressure

Rebel group M23 says it has started leaving Uvira, a key city in DR Congo, promising full withdrawal by Thursday. The move follows US pressure after a peace deal. But the DR Congo government doubts the claim, asking for proof as some rebel police remain in the city.

December 18, 2025

Thailand bombs logistics centre near Poipet as deadly border clashes continue

Thailand bombed a logistics centre near Cambodia's Poipet border town in ongoing violent clashes. The attack targeted rocket storage amid fighting that killed dozens and displaced thousands.