December 30, 2025

Mysuru Prepares for Heavy Devotee Crowd at Chamundi Hills on New Year 2026

Mysuru officials gear up for a surge of devotees at Chamundi Hills from January 1 to 4, with special programs and extra facilities planned to manage the crowd smoothly.

December 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia Imports Sand from Australia for Mega Projects Despite Desert Abundance

Saudi Arabia imports high-quality construction sand from Australia. Desert sand is too smooth for concrete. This supports its Vision 2030 mega projects like NEOM. The UAE follows suit, showing a global sand shortage.

December 30, 2025

Kuwait Caps Expats' Overseas Stay to Six Months, Launches Long-Term Residency Visas

Kuwait now limits expats to six months abroad to keep residency, with exceptions for investors and property owners. New long-term visas up to 15 years and stricter rules for domestic workers come into force, alongside digital permit processing and fines for visa overstays.

December 30, 2025

Hindu Worker Shot Dead by Colleague in Bangladesh's Mymensingh; Minority Safety Concerns Rise

Bajendra Biswas, a Hindu worker, was fatally shot by fellow Ansar member Noman Mia at a garment factory in Mymensingh. The killing adds to rising fears over minority safety in Bangladesh.

December 30, 2025

US Embassy Warns on Breaking Law Amid H-1B Visa Delays, Sparks Social Media Backlash

US Embassy India warns against breaking US laws as H-1B and H-4 visa appointments face long delays. The message, linked to Trump's anti-illegal immigration stance, triggered strong reactions on social media amid visa chaos.

December 30, 2025

Iceland Hits Record 19.8°C on Christmas Eve Amid Soaring Global Temperatures

Iceland recorded a stunning 19.8°C on Christmas Eve, smashing old December temperature records. Warm tropical air and high pressure caused this unusual heat. Experts link the rise to global warming, as Arctic regions like Iceland warm faster than anywhere else.

December 30, 2025

TOI World Desk Delivers 24/7 Global News with Accuracy and Depth

TOI World Desk's skilled journalists work tirelessly to bring you fresh global news every hour. Stay informed with deep insights into international events without worries about your personal data privacy.

December 30, 2025

Eurostar Cancels All London Trains After Channel Tunnel Power Outage

Eurostar has stopped all trains from London to Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels after a power failure in the Channel Tunnel. Passengers face delays and cancellations with free rebooking available.

December 30, 2025

Power Problem Halts Eurostar and Le Shuttle Services at Channel Tunnel

A power supply issue has caused major delays and cancellations for Eurostar and Le Shuttle trains at the Channel Tunnel. Passengers are urged to reschedule travel to avoid long waits and disruptions.

December 30, 2025

KSEAB Lets Visually Impaired Students Write SSLC and II PUC Exams on Computers

From this academic year, Karnataka visually impaired students can use computers to write SSLC and II PUC exams. Reader-cum-scribe help continues, and special arrangements are in place for smooth testing.