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Thompson Leads at Halfway Stage of Saudi Open Presented by PIF

Australia’s Jack Thompson moved into the lead at the halfway stage of the Saudi Open presented by PIF, keeping his hopes alive of retaining his Asian Tour card for next season. Thompson shot an impressive seven-under-par 6...

GOAT India Tour Organiser Satadru Dutta Arrested After Chao

Kolkata Police have arrested Satadru Dutta, the main organiser of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour, following chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium during the event. The arrest was confirmed by West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar. ...

Messi Tour Turns Sour as Fan Unrest Erupts in Kolkata

What was meant to be a celebratory stop on Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated “GOAT Tour” descended into chaos on Saturday, as frustrated fans clashed with security at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium following the football icon’s brief and limited appearance. Thousa...

Thailand Vows to Continue Cambodia Strikes, Defying Trump's Ceasefire Claim

Despite United States President Donald Trump's claim on Friday to have successfully brokered a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Saturday morning that military action would continue. Anutin stated on Facebook that Thailand woul...

US Plan Ties Ukraine's 2027 EU Entry to Ceding Land, AFP Reports

A new US-led initiative to end the war between Ukraine and Russia includes a controversial proposal for Ukraine to join the European Union as early as January 2027, according to a senior official who spoke to AFP on December 12. This ambitious timeline, which typically takes years and requires a ...

Musk Confirms SpaceX IPO Plans

In a move set to redefine the global financial and technology landscape, Elon Musk has confirmed that his space exploration company, SpaceX, is preparing for a landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO). The strategic shift, which marks a significant change from Musk’s previous ...

Cyclone Devastates Sao Paulo, Causes Massive Power Outages and Flight Chaos

A giant windstorm in Sao Paulo, Brazil's economic capital, triggered by a cyclone on Wednesday, caused widespread devastation, leaving over a million people without power and leading to dozens of flight cancellations. The megalopolis was hit by gale-force winds exceeding 90 km/h. Th...

Netanyahu's Allies Push for Israeli Flag Raising Ceremony in Gaza

Jerusalem: Eleven Israeli ministers, including eight from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party, have urged the defence minister to authorise a flag-raising ceremony in the Gaza Strip on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The ceremony is planned to take place at the ruins of the former Israeli s...

Venezuelan Oil Tanker 'Skipper' to Be Taken to US Port After Seizure

Washington, DC: The oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast, named Skipper, will be brought to a port in the United States. The White House has confirmed that the vessel is undergoing a formal forfeiture process, and once completed, it will be taken to a US port. The crude o...

Trump Signs Order to Block State-Level AI Regulations

Washington, DC: In a move aimed at bolstering the US's position in the global AI race, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to centralise the oversight of artificial intelligence at the federal level. The order seeks to prevent individual states from regulating AI, citing concerns...

Ukraine's Zelensky Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Ongoing Conflict

Kyiv: Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, is navigating one of the most challenging periods of his presidency, with Russia advancing at its fastest pace in a year and a domestic corruption scandal forcing him to sack his top aide. The pressure is mounting, especially with US President Donald...

Thailand's Parliament Dissolved Amid Rising Tensions with Cambodia

Bangkok: Thailand's Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has dissolved parliament, paving the way for general elections early next year. The move comes as deadly border clashes continue with neighboring Cambodia, resulting in at least 20 deaths and displacing around 600,000 people, mostly in Thai...