Bihar CM Nitish Kumar faced backlash for forcibly removing a Muslim doctor’s hijab at a public event, sparking national outrage over religious freedom.

China criticizes Taiwan’s DPP for attending U.S. silica summit, calling it separatist and harmful to economy.

India opens 17th U.S. consular center in LA, boosting services for diaspora.

Migrants returned to Libya by EU forces face torture, slavery, and abuse in unregulated detention centers.

Supreme Court appoints panel to rescue stalled Noida housing project, protect buyers.

Green Bay Council President Brian Johnson won't run for re-election in 2025, citing family time and term limits.

Tripura's CM reaffirmed BJP's presence in tribal areas, rejecting opposition claims as undemocratic.

Ukrainian forces strengthen southern defenses as peace talks stall despite new diplomatic efforts.

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is boosting its low-altitude economy with drone innovation and regional cooperation, as of December 25, 2025.

UK pensioners had until April 2025 to buy missing National Insurance years to boost their state pension, with some gaining £6,000 annually.