Fans stormed Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after Messi’s early exit, causing chaos due to poor management and VIP access, leading to arrests, refunds, and an apology.

Nitin Nabin, 45, appointed BJP’s National Working President succeeding JP Nadda.

South Africa raided a U.S. refugee center in detaining American staff processing Afrikaner refugee claims, sparking diplomatic tensions.

Australia toughens hate speech laws after 15 killed in Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack linked to ISIS.

The U.S. Senate passed a $901 billion defense bill for 2026 with bipartisan support, including pay raises, aid to Ukraine, and controversial policy changes.

PM Modi arrives in Oman for two-day visit to mark 70 years of ties and finalize a new trade deal.

Five suspects arrested in Syria over ISIS-linked Palmyra attack that killed U.S. and Syrian troops.

Belarus freed Ales Bialiatski, Maria Kolesnikova, and 121 others amid U.S. sanctions relief and diplomatic talks.

Congress leaders accuse BJP and Election Commission of widespread vote theft, demanding paper ballots and reform.

FBI foils New Year’s Eve bombing plot in Southern California, arresting four in Mojave Desert; five total suspects charged.