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US military strikes on 3 boats in eastern Pacific Ocean, kill eight people

President Donald Trump has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the United States and asserted the US is engaged in an armed conflict with drug cartels

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 11:20 AM IST

Bondi Beach mass shooting inspired by Islamic State: Australian police

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the remarks were based on evidence obtained, including the presence of Islamic State flags in the vehicle that has been seized

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 11:00 AM IST

Mets ballpark, Trump-run golf course among 3 awarded NYC casino licences

The state Gaming Commission on Monday awarded the three projects licenses to operate in the lucrative metropolitan-area market during a meeting at a riverside park in upper Manhattan

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 8:09 AM IST

Four arrested for plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California

Officials did not describe a motive but said they are members of an offshoot of a pro-Palestinian group dubbed the Turtle Island Liberation Front

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 7:58 AM IST

Small plane crashes in central Mexico, killing at least 7 people: Official

San Mateo Atenco Mayor Ana Muniz told Milenio Television that the fire forced the evacuation of some 130 people in the area

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 7:28 AM IST

Brown University attack: Hunt continues for shooter amid security questions

The shooting happened in an auditorium-style classroom where students in a study group were preparing for an upcoming exam

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 7:25 AM IST

White House ballroom construction matter of national security: Trump admin

Trump had the East Wing torn down in October as part of the project to build an estimated $300 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom before his term ends in 2029

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 7:17 AM IST

Australia Hanukkah shooting: US Jewish groups urge stricter event security

Coinciding with this urgent appeal for increased precautions, some rabbis said their synagogues would proceed with large-scale celebrations, intended to demonstrate resilience

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 7:15 AM IST

Trump mocks Rob Reiner in inflammatory social media post after his death

The White House, which amplified the president's post, did not respond to a message about the criticism it was receiving and calls for Trump to take it down

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 6:59 AM IST

Rob Reiner, his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, detectives probe

Investigators believe they suffered stab wounds and a family member is being questioned by investigators, the official said

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 10:48 PM IST

Militant groups test AI tools as experts warn of growing security risks

As the rest of the world rushes to harness the power of artificial intelligence, militant groups also are experimenting with the technology, even if they aren't sure exactly what to do with it.

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

Spain slaps $75 million fine on Airbnb for advertising unlicensed rentals

Spain's leftist government and many Spaniards across the political spectrum see short-term rental companies as bearing responsibility for driving up housing costs

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 9:45 PM IST

Pope Leo XIV condemns antisemitic Sydney attack, prays for victims

Leo also issued a strong anti-abortion message during an audience with the donors of the Vatican's Christmas decorations, which he said were a sign of faith and hope

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 9:45 PM IST

Probe finds ex-South Korea Prez Yoon plotted martial law to remove rivals

Despite the lack of a serious response from North Korea, Cho said that Yoon declared martial law by branding the liberal-controlled legislature as anti-state forces that must be urgently removed

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 2:10 PM IST

European leaders likely to back Ukraine amid US pressure to accept deal

Washington has tried for months to navigate the demands of each side as Trump presses for a swift end to Russia's war and grows increasingly exasperated by delays

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 12:23 PM IST

Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong's media mogul who became fierce critic of Beijing

Lai, 78, is an outspoken critic of China's ruling party who was arrested in 2020 under a national security law following massive anti-government protests that rocked Hong Kong the year before

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 11:12 AM IST

2 stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, 30-year-old suspect arrested

Police said they are investigating the case as possible attempted murder but declined to give further details

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 10:31 AM IST

Asian shares slide after Wall Street posts its worst session in 3 weeks

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index shed 1.5 per cent to 50,092.10, as investors wait to see if the Bank of Japan will raise its benchmark interest rate as expected this week

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 10:15 AM IST

Kane heroics prevent Bayern's first Bundesliga loss against Mainz

Harry Kane has rescued Bayern Munich from an embarrassing home defeat to the last-placed team in the Bundesliga.

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 10:07 AM IST

Inter Milan surge to Serie A summit after Milan and Napoli slip up

Christian Pulisic and Loftus-Cheek both had goals disallowed for Milan before Sassuolo equalised in the 77th minute through substitute Armand Laurient

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 10:03 AM IST