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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

Severe flooding swamped Washington communities as an atmospheric river drenched the Pacific Northwest, forcing mass evacuations and dramatic water rescues, while arctic air spread across the United States, bringing dangerous cold, wind chills, power risks, and warnings of more rain 

At least two people were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting at Brown University in the US during final exams. Police launched a massive search for the suspect as the campus remained under lockdown amid widespread fear and disruption.

An Indian-origin man was among four people killed after a four-storey Hindu temple under construction collapsed in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. Rescue operations were suspended due to bad weather, while authorities said the project lacked approved building plans.

Two US soldiers and a civilian translator were killed in an ISIS attack in Syria’s Palmyra region, with three others wounded. President Donald Trump vowed “very serious retaliation” as the incident underscores ongoing security challenges in post-Assad Syria.

President Donald Trump vowed retaliation after two U.S. service members and one civilian interpreter were killed in an ISIS-linked ambush in central Syria. The attack, near Palmyra, also wounded three others and marked the first U.S. fatalities since the fall of Bashar Assad.

The Global Chess League Season 3 began in Mumbai with Triveni Continental Kings aiming for a hat-trick. Led by Alireza Firouzja, the team will face Alpine SG Pipers in the opener of the six-team tournament featuring top global stars

Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet won gold in the 61kg and 65kg freestyle categories at the Senior National Wrestling Championship in Ahmedabad. RSPB lifted the Championship Trophy with 160 points, ahead of SSCB and Haryana

India reached their first-ever Squash World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Egypt in Chennai. Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh secured victories as India set up a summit clash against Hong Kong China at Express Avenue Mall

India batter Tilak Varma emphasised batting flexibility ahead of the third T20I against South Africa in Dharamsala. With the series tied 1-1, Tilak said he is ready to bat anywhere in the order as India eye a series lead

Shubman Gill faces a survival test in the South Africa T20Is, with India’s team management weighing options ahead of the T20 World Cup. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s poor form adds pressure as India prepare for their title defence