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Indian-origin man gets 25 years in jail for murder in Australia

Indian-origin man gets 25 years in jail for murder in Australia

An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of a 24-year-old woman on a Queensland beach in Australia in 2018

Australia enforces social media age ban, blocks under-16 users

From midnight (1300 GMT), ten major platforms must comply or face fines of up to USD 49.5 million. While the law has drawn sharp criticism from tech companies and free speech advocates, it has been praised by parents and child welfare groups

10 December,2025 12:18 PM IST | Australia | mid-day online correspondent

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude strikes Afghanistan, tremor detected at 150 km depth

This latest quake follows another magnitude 3.8 earthquake reported by the NCS a day earlier, indicating continued seismic activity in the region

10 December,2025 10:06 AM IST | Kabul | ANI

Nepal charges dozens, says corruption inflated an airport's costs by USD 74 m

Two officials of the Chinese company have been named in the charges filed at the Special Court in Kathmandu, which handles corruption cases related to government dealings

10 December,2025 10:03 AM IST | Kathmandu | AP

Europe must participate in Ukraine peace deal, says Pope Leo XIV

Leo was asked about the US peace proposal and the seeming sidelining of European powers in the process

10 December,2025 10:01 AM IST | Rome | AP

Woman sues Royal Caribbean over fiance's death on cruise ship

This treatment led to respiratory failure, cardiac arrest and Virgil's death, it continued

10 December,2025 09:57 AM IST | Washington | AP

Zelenskyy refuses to cede land as he rallies support

The Ukrainian president arrived at Castel Gandolfo, a papal residence outside Rome, for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV and is set to have talks with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later

10 December,2025 09:41 AM IST | Rome | Agencies

AI fixes critical NASA spacecraft communication vulnerability in just four days

The researchers said the vulnerability was found in the authentication system and could have been exploited through compromised operator credentials

10 December,2025 09:24 AM IST | Los Angeles | Agencies

Trump says US will allow NVIDIA H200 shipments to approved Chinese customers

But only approved customers to get them; same will apply to AMD, Intel, others in semiconductor industry

10 December,2025 09:21 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict

Cambodia warned of a fierce response against Thailand as renewed border clashes intensified, killing civilians and soldiers and forcing tens of thousands to flee border areas

09 December,2025 04:11 PM IST | Surin(Thailand) | AP

Tsunami hits coastal areas; authorities warn of aftershocks in northeast Japan

Japan began assessing damage and warned of aftershocks after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake off its northeastern coast injured at least 33 people and triggered a tsunami

09 December,2025 12:49 PM IST | Tokyo [Japan] | AP

Trump calls EU fine on X "nasty", says Europe is moving in "very bad directions"

Trump took aim at what he described as a "nasty" 140 million dollar EU penalty against Elon Musk's X platform, admitting he did not have full details but using the issue to underscore broader worries

09 December,2025 09:00 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Tsunami hits coastal areas; authorities warn of aftershocks in northeast Japan

Tsunami hits coastal areas; authorities warn of aftershocks in northeast Japan

Japan began assessing damage and warned of aftershocks after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake off its northeastern coast injured at least 33 people and triggered a tsunami

09 December,2025 12:49 PM IST | Tokyo [Japan] | AP
Trump calls EU fine on X

Trump calls EU fine on X "nasty", says Europe is moving in "very bad directions"

Trump took aim at what he described as a "nasty" 140 million dollar EU penalty against Elon Musk's X platform, admitting he did not have full details but using the issue to underscore broader worries

09 December,2025 09:00 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Trump targets India over alleged rice dumping, says tariffs will fix issue

Trump targets India over alleged rice dumping, says tariffs will fix issue

Trump held a roundtable in the White House on Monday with representatives of the farming and agriculture sector as well as key members of his cabinet, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. He announced USD 12 billion in federal aid for farmers

09 December,2025 08:55 AM IST | New York | PTI
New deep-sea species discovered 13,123 ft below surface during mining test

New deep-sea species discovered 13,123 ft below surface during mining test

The findings indicate that the overall ecological impact of the mining activity was milder than feared, but there was still a decline in biodiversity along the tracks left by the mining vehicle.

09 December,2025 08:51 AM IST | Stockholm | Agencies
Unitree showcases aggressive new humanoid as H2 robot breaks smaller rival

Unitree showcases aggressive new humanoid as H2 robot breaks smaller rival

In a recent demonstration, the company’s 6-foot ‘H2’ humanoid demonstrated its high-power actuation by executing aggressive moves such as punches, kicks, and knee strikes

09 December,2025 08:48 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies

IN PHOTOS: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, crewmates return safely from ISS

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim returned to Earth on Tuesday alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, concluding an eight-month science mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) aimed at benefiting life on Earth and supporting future space exploration. (PICS/ AFP)

09 December,2025 01:36 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia

Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia

Thailand said that more than 50,000 people have left areas near the border for shelters, while Cambodia said that residents of several villages near the border have been evacuated

09 December,2025 08:46 AM IST | Bangkok | Agencies

Indonesia’s first baby panda makes public debut, showing strong health

Indonesia’s first baby panda makes public debut, showing strong health

The mother, 15-year-old Hu Chun, gave birth to Satrio Wiratama — nicknamed Rio — on November 27 at the park in Cisarua, West Java province

09 December,2025 08:38 AM IST | Jakarta | Agencies

Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min jailed for four years in South Korea

Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min jailed for four years in South Korea

She splurged the cash on luxury goods, before she and an accomplice surnamed Yong tried to extort a further 70 million from the Los Angeles FC star. Son contacted the police, leading to their arrest

09 December,2025 08:35 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies

Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to London for high-stakes peace talks

Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to London for high-stakes peace talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to gather with Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the British leader’s 10 Downing St residence

09 December,2025 08:31 AM IST | London | Agencies

Zelenskyy Plans WARTIME Election in 90 Days as Trump Slams Kyiv

    Zelenskyy Plans WARTIME Election in 90 Days as Trump Slams Kyiv

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signals readiness for a wartime election, proposing a 60-90 day vote under the protection of U.S. and European forces. This announcement comes amid escalating tensions on the battlefield, with Zelenskyy seeking international backing to ensure a safe and credible voting process. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump ramps up pressure on Kyiv, questioning the timing and legitimacy of delayed elections and accusing Ukraine of using the war as a cover to avoid democratic accountability. Trump insists that Kyiv should accept concessions and warns that Ukraine is “losing” in the ongoing conflict. WATCH 

    10 December,2025 10:14 PM IST
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