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European leaders back Ukraine amid US pressure for a swift peace deal. Zelenskyy resists ceding territory but may drop NATO bid if offered legal security guarantees. Germany, France, and the UK reaffirm support as Russia seeks eastern Donetsk control

Militant groups, including IS and al-Qaida, are experimenting with AI to produce propaganda, deepfakes, and automate cyberattacks, raising national security concerns. U.S. lawmakers call for monitoring and legislation to counter the growing threat of AI misuse by extremist actors

Merriam Webster named “slop” its 2025 word of the year, reflecting the surge of low quality AI generated content online. The term highlights growing public awareness of fake digital material and a desire for authenticity amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence

Hong Kong court convicted pro democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai under the national security law for collusion with foreign forces and sedition. The landmark verdict could see the Apple Daily founder jailed for life, raising concerns over press freedom

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese proposed tougher gun laws after an antisemitic mass shooting at a Hanukkah event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach killed at least 15 people. The attack reignited debate on gun licensing and rising antisemitism 

Australian police identified the Bondi Beach terror attackers as father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram, originally from Pakistan, as investigations revealed alleged IS links in the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in nearly 30 years.

Director actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead at their Los Angeles home in an apparent homicide. Police are investigating stab wounds and questioning a family member as detectives probe the high profile deaths in Brentwood neighborhood

India reaffirmed its commitment to Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Sarva Dharma Samabhav at the 11th UNAOC in Riyadh, highlighting dialogue, mutual respect and religious harmony in a deeply divided global environment.

The death toll in the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney has risen to 16, police said, identifying a father and son as the attackers and declaring the incident a terrorist attack, the deadliest in Australia since 1996.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, holding high-level talks to review bilateral ties, mark diplomatic milestones and discuss regional and global issues.

Trade resilience, AI collaboration and the influence of the Indian diaspora dominated discussions on the future of India–US relations at a Chicago dialogue, with leaders stressing sustained engagement despite political uncertainty.

India created history by winning its first Squash World Cup title with a 3-0 win over Hong Kong in Chennai. Strong performances from Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh sealed the victory, making India the first Asian nation to claim the crown

India defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20I in Dharamsala after a strong show by the pacers, who bowled out the visitors for 117. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill ensured a smooth chase as India took a 2-1 series lead

The Trump administration has announced enhanced screening measures for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, requiring checks of their social media profiles. Starting December 15, the US State Department will review the online presence of applicants and their dependents.

Lionel Messi thrilled fans at Wankhede Stadium during his GOAT India Tour 2025, spending an hour interacting with Sachin Tendulkar, celebrities and school kids. Tendulkar gifted him a signed India jersey, while Chief Minister Fadnavis launched Project Maha-deva

Unnati Hooda and Kiran George clinched the women’s and men’s singles titles at the Odisha Masters Super 100 in Cuttack. Hooda beat Isharani Baruah in straight games, while George overcame Indonesia’s Muhamad Yusuf in a three-game thriller

India defeated Pakistan by 90 runs in their U19 Asia Cup Group A match in Dubai. Aaron George scored 85, while Kanishk Chouhan and Deepesh Devendran took three wickets each. Pakistan managed 150, with Huzaifa Ahsan top-scoring with 70

At least 10 people were killed and 12 injured in a shooting near a Jewish gathering at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday evening. Police neutralised two shooters and reported an ongoing bomb threat, as leaders condemned the attack and urged caution.

Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Security forces seized a large arms cache. Terror incidents in Pakistan rose 25% in 2025, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst affected

Anti-immigrant sentiment is rising across the UK and Europe, fueled by far-right parties, polarizing social media, and international influences. Mainstream politicians are adopting tougher migration policies, while xenophobic rhetoric and incidents of hate crimes continue to escalate

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held meetings with European, UK, and Egyptian counterparts, including Xavier Bettel, Radoslaw Sikorski, Baiba Braze, David Lammy, and Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi 

The Thailand–Cambodia border conflict, reignited on December 7, has killed over 20 civilians and displaced half a million. Domestic political pressures, nationalism, and economic distractions are driving renewed hostilities, with both countries leveraging the crisis for internal political gain

Chaos and vandalism during Lionel Messi’s event at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium drew widespread international media attention, with major global outlets highlighting mismanagement and crowd unrest, raising concerns over the city’s global image and event-handling capabilities.

Actor Amy Schumer announced her amicable divorce from husband Chris Fischer after seven years of marriage, saying the decision was difficult but mutual. The couple will continue co parenting their six year old son, Gene, and requested privacy