US H-1B Visa Crisis Deepens: Appointment Cancellations Leave Thousands of Indian IT Professionals Stranded, Tech Companies on Alert

US H-1B Visa Crisis

New US visa scrutiny rules have delivered a major shock to India’s IT sector. Following the sudden cancellation of H-1B visa appointments by US embassies without prior notice, not hundreds but thousands of Indian software engineers are now stranded in India. Professionals who had returned home during the December holidays or traveled for visa renewal … Read more

3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Khuzdar in Balochistan, Early Morning Panic

EARTHQUAKE

A mild but noticeable earthquake jolted parts of Pakistan’s Balochistan province early Sunday morning, triggering panic among residents. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Center (NSMC), the earthquake was recorded on December 21, 2025, in Khuzdar district. The tremor measured 3.3 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located about 70 kilometers west of Khuzdar … Read more

Global News Highlights | Bangladesh in Flames, U.S. Strikes Syria, Putin’s Warning and Rising Global Tensions

International News Roundup

Global News Highlights: As 2025 nears its end, the world is witnessing fresh waves of unrest and uncertainty. From Asia to Europe, Australia and the United States, geopolitical instability, violence, and public anger are intensifying across regions. Today marked several major developments on the international stage that once again shook the global balance of power. … Read more

EU’s Major Decision: €90 Billion Interest-Free Loan for Ukraine for 2026–27, Funds to Be Raised Without Russia

EU’s Major Decision

Europe has once again taken a significant step to support war-torn Ukraine. On Friday, the European Union (EU) approved an interest-free loan of €90 billion (approximately $105 billion) for Ukraine for the period 2026–27. The decision was taken after a two-day high-level summit in Brussels, which experts are describing as a “historic example of European … Read more

U.S. Military’s ‘Lethal Strike’ in the Eastern Pacific: Four Narco-Terrorists Killed, 99 Deaths So Far Under Operation Southern Spear

Operation Southern Spear

The U.S. military has carried out a deadly strike against a suspected vessel in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the boat was allegedly involved in drug trafficking and was being operated by a designated terrorist organization. Four individuals were killed in the strike, whom the U.S. … Read more

India–US Relations at ‘Rock Bottom’ in 2025: Trump’s Transactional Policy, Tariffs and Pakistan Pivot Deepen the Rift

India–US Relations

The year 2025 may go down in the history of India–US Relations as one of the weakest phases, when trust, strategic balance and the spirit of partnership between the world’s two largest democracies touched their lowest point. In the words of Aparna Pande, Senior Fellow for Foreign Policy at the Hudson Institute, this phase can … Read more

Russia Ukraine War: Putin’s Stern Warning — “If Peace Talks Fail, Moscow Will Push Its Military Advantage Further”

Russia Ukraine War

Russia Ukraine War: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday delivered his toughest statement yet on the Ukraine war during the annual meeting of the Ministry of Defence. He issued a clear warning that if peace negotiations collapse, Russia will intensify its military campaign and deepen its strategic advantage inside Ukraine. Putin said Russia has so … Read more

US–UK $40 Billion “Tech Prosperity Deal” Suspended

Tech Prosperity Deal

The United States has abruptly suspended the ambitious $40 billion (around £31 billion) “Tech Prosperity Deal” with the United Kingdom. The agreement was designed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in future-shaping sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and nuclear energy. However, the deal has now fallen victim to political and trade … Read more

A New Turn in Ukraine Russia Peace Talks: Russia Backs EU Membership, Ukraine Ready to Drop NATO Bid

Ukraine Russia Peace Talks

Ukraine Russia Peace Talks: After more than three years of the Ukraine–Russia war, a historic turning point now appears to be emerging. During recent peace discussions held in Berlin between US officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia has, for the first time, agreed not to oppose Ukraine’s membership in the European Union (EU). This … Read more

Terror Unleashed at Sydney’s Bondi Beach: Indiscriminate Gunfire by Two Armed Attackers During Hanukkah Celebration, 16 Dead, 42 Injured

Bondi Beach

Sydney’s Bondi Beach, considered one of Australia’s most peaceful coastal areas, was plunged into chaos on Sunday evening when a festive gathering turned into a scene of devastation. Hundreds of people were celebrating the joy and light of the “Chanukah by the Sea” event along the shoreline when laughter and music were suddenly replaced by … Read more

Gaza Conflict: Israel Kills Hamas Commander Raed Saad in Airstrike

Israel Kills Hamas Commander

The Gaza Strip once again echoed with explosions after Israel carried out an airstrike on Saturday (December 13, 2025), targeting senior Hamas commander Raed Saad. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed that Saad was actively involved in rebuilding Hamas’ military capabilities, a direct violation of the recently agreed ceasefire.The strike took place on Rashid Road … Read more

Russia’s Largest Energy Strike on Ukraine So Far: Odesa and Southern Regions Worst Hit

Russia–Ukraine war

The Russia–Ukraine war has once again taken a dangerous turn. From Friday night into Saturday morning, Russia carried out an unprecedented aerial assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, deploying 465 drones and 30 missiles. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the country’s air defense systems successfully intercepted 417 drones and 13 missiles, yet several attacks still … Read more