December 18, 2025

Canada’s Population Drops, Immigration Cuts Taking Toll Amid Public Concern

Canada saw its population shrink for the first time in over 50 years due to reduced immigration, especially fewer international students. New Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to control immigration, reflecting shifting public opinions and government policy changes.

December 18, 2025

Basque Country Cancels Guggenheim Museum Plan to Save Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve

The Basque Country has stopped plans to build a Guggenheim Museum outpost in the Urdaibai biosphere reserve. Environmental groups celebrated this move to protect vital wildlife habitats and respect local voices. The Guggenheim Foundation cited environmental and urban limits as reasons for the project’s abandonment.

December 18, 2025

Retired Judges Hesitant to Return as Ad Hoc Judges, Slowing Case Clearance: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice Surya Kant says retired judges avoid returning as ad hoc judges because they feel 'embarrassed' working with younger judges. This reluctance hampers efforts to reduce 18.9 lakh pending criminal cases in High Courts.

December 18, 2025

Yen and Ai-Lee Shines Light on Abusive Bonds at IFFK 2025

The black-and-white drama Yen and Ai-Lee by Tom Shu-yu Lin explores toxic relationships and healing. Premiered at Busan, screened at IFFK 2025.

December 18, 2025

Shavapetti Explores Trauma in Grieving Couple at International Film Festival of Kerala

Shavapetti, a Malayalam film by Rinoshun K, shows a couple battling grief after their daughter's death. The film screened at the 30th IFFK and explores how loss shapes their broken bond.

December 18, 2025

J&K Forms Inquiry Committee After Protests Over Santosh Trophy Squad Selection

Jammu and Kashmir government sets up a nine-member team to investigate the controversial football squad picks for Santosh Trophy 2025. Protests erupted over biased selections favoring Kashmir players. The committee must report in seven days.

December 18, 2025

India Shields Farmers, MSMEs in Oman Trade Deal, Limits Duty Concessions

India signed a trade pact with Oman but kept key products like dairy, gold, and footwear out of duty cuts to protect farmers and MSMEs. Duty concessions apply only within set quotas for some goods like dates and marble.

December 18, 2025

Family of Matilda from Bondi Shooting Calls for Love, Not Anger

Matilda, 10, was the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting. Her family urges the public to remember her happiness and spread love, not anger, after the attack that killed 15 people.

December 18, 2025

20,000 Saudi-Backed Troops Mass Near Yemen Border as Southern Forces Hold Ground in Hadramaut

Around 20,000 Saudi-backed troops gather on Yemen's border amid pressure on the Southern Transitional Council to leave Hadramaut. The council refuses to withdraw, backed by UAE support, raising fears of clashes in the oil-rich region.

December 18, 2025

Yamuna Expressway Pile-Up Kills 19, DNA Tests Underway to ID Victims

A tragic crash on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura claimed 19 lives. Four victims identified, others confirmed by DNA. Around 90 injured, special safety rules ordered.