Tension prevailed in Khammam after police stopped volunteers from serving food to families displaced from Velugumatla Bhoodan lands. The incident triggered protests by BRS leaders and residents, while the government identified over 300 families for house-site distribution
Syrians in Damascus celebrate a hopeful new year following Bashar Assad's fall, while Beirut remains cautious amidst ongoing crises. In Gaza, Palestinians face 2025 with little hope after enduring war and loss, highlighting the region's mixed fortunes