The Irish government paid €11.25M for Castletown House, exceeding market value, to preserve the historic estate under public ownership.

A Nigerian federal team visited Ogoniland to assess oil spill damage and progress on restarting operations amid calls for environmental justice and accountability.

Over 1,000 activists demand Iran release Narges Mohammadi and others detained after a memorial for slain lawyer Khosrow Alikordi.

TVK President Vijay reaffirmed his party’s commitment to religious harmony at a Christmas event in Tamil Nadu on December 22, 2025.

ASEAN ministers urged Thailand and Cambodia to honor a truce and resolve their border dispute through dialogue.

India’s GeM platform helped 11.25 lakh small businesses win ₹7.44 lakh crore in government contracts by Nov 2025, exceeding its 25% target.

BJP-led Mahayuti wins Maharashtra local elections, leading in 127 councils.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh champions India's EV push, linking it to sustainability, jobs, and self-reliance.

Nova Scotia's premier faces criticism for misrepresenting privacy law updates meant to strengthen data protection.

Assad and family live in luxury exile in Moscow and UAE with Russian and Emirati support after fleeing Syria in Dec. 2024.