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December 15, 2025 12:21 PM

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India reaffirms ideals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam at 11th UNAOC forum in Riyadh

India reaffirmed its commitment to the ideals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and religious harmony at the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, UNAOC, forum in Riyadh yesterday.   Ministry of External Affairs Secretary East P Kumaran led the Indian delegation and delivered the statement at t...

December 15, 2025 7:15 AM

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US to begin social media screening of H-1B and H-4 visa applicants

The US government will begin enhanced screening and vetting of H-1B and its dependent H-4 visa applicants, including checks of their social media profiles, from today.     In a new order, the State Department said that, from December 15, a review of the online presence for all H-1B applicants and th...

December 14, 2025 7:31 PM

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At Least 12 Killed in Sydney Terror Attack, World Reacts

In Australia, at least 12 people, including one shooter, have been killed in an attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach this evening, in what has been declared a terrorist incident. The second shooter is in police custody and is in a critical condition. Twenty-nine people have been injured, including two pol...

December 14, 2025 5:48 PM

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PM Modi Condemns Bondi Beach Terror Attack in Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi Beach, Australia, targeting people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.   In a social media post, the Prime Minister extended his condolences to the families who lost...

December 14, 2025 5:44 PM

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Democratic Party in Hong Kong Votes to Disband

In Hong Kong, its last major opposition party - The Democratic Party - disbanded today after a vote by its members, marking the culmination of Chinese pressure on the city's remaining liberal voices in a years-long security crackdown. The Party has been Hong Kong's flagship opposition since its foun...

December 14, 2025 5:35 PM

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One Civilian Killed in Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash

In Thailand, a civilian death was reported for the first time in its newly reignited border conflict with Cambodia today. The Thai Government spokesperson condemned Cambodia for deliberately firing into civilian areas, saying that such an action was cruel and inhumane.   Meanwhile, Thailand's m...

December 14, 2025 4:55 PM

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US Envoys Arrive in Berlin for Ukraine Peace Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Berlin for another round of talks today, intended to secure a deal to end the war in Ukraine. In an address to the nation last evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian, U.S. and Europe...