China's coast guard patrolled Huangyan Dao in Nov–Dec 2025, asserting sovereignty in the South China Sea.

Afghan ex-police commander Ikramuddin Saree was assassinated in Tehran on Dec. 24, likely by the Taliban, in the second such killing this year.

India may miss its $1 trillion export goal by fiscal year 2026 due to slowing shipment growth.

A South Korean probe into the Dec. 29, 2024, Jeju Air crash, which killed 179, is delayed, angering families who blame systemic failures and poor oversight.

Italian PM Meloni warns of tough 2026 due to debt and strikes, while backing Ukraine and welcoming Modi’s 2026 visit.

Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP's 2025 economic policies, accusing them of harming small traders and enabling monopolies without debate.

Fiji's national dialogue calls for family resilience policies, economic opportunities, and better services to address crisis-level social concerns.

India's successful launch of BlueBird 6 boosts national pride and space self-reliance, praised by top leaders.

Ukrainian forces advance near Kupyansk, with Russian troops nearing collapse and the city likely lost.

Tamil Nadu's CM Stalin criticized PM Modi over hate speech, prompting BJP's Shazia Ilmi to accuse him of hypocrisy during Christmas.