Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir has claimed the country received “divine help” during Operation Sindoor, referring to the military confrontation with India in May. According to Munir, this assistance was felt during the conflict, sparking debate and raising questions about military messaging, faith, and regional tensions.

Munir: Pakistan Got Divine Help During Operation Sindoor

Bangladesh is facing a deepening political and security crisis following the killing of youth leader and election candidate Sharif Osman Hadi. On Monday, another student leader was reportedly shot, raising concerns over law and order and press freedom under the interim government. With elections approaching, serious questions rise about whether the unrest is being deliberately engineered to sabotage democratic processes in the country.


Bangladesh Unrest: Religious Hatemongers, Lynch Mobs Seek to Destroy Bangladesh Democracy 

In two distant star systems, NASA’s Hubble Telescope has captured rare aftermaths of planetary collisions vast clouds of dust and debris marking the violent death of once-stable worlds. A cosmic story of destruction, rebirth, and the eternal struggle between creation and chaos.


NASA records planetary destruction: Death of worlds revealed

From ultra-minimal skincare to bold, experimental makeup, 2025’s beauty landscape is defined by extremes. Viral trends driven by social media, AI beauty tools, and celebrity influence are reshaping how people define beauty, self-expression, and identity.


2025 beauty trends: Beauty influencers obsess over clean girl aesthetic

A disturbing rise in deepfake pornography in US schools is leaving students traumatised, as AI-generated fake nude images spread online and severely impact a young girl’s life, safety and mental health.


US fake nude images wrecks student's life 

An interstellar object from another star system is passing Earth and it’s behaving in a way scientists didn’t expect. Its strange pulsing cycle, glowing green coma, and shifting rhythm have sparked global fascination. As telescopes capture its closest approach, this story explains what this comet is doing, why it matters, and what mysteries remain unanswered.

Mysterious 'Alien' Comet 3I/Atlas Reaches Closest Point to Earth

The streets of Bangladesh are once again burning. Thousands of protesters have returned to the streets of Dhaka following the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a youth leader who rose to prominence during the 2024 protests. What began as anger over his death has quickly morphed into widespread unrest, vandalism, and arson. 

Bangladesh Erupts After Student Leader’s Death Triggers Nationwide Protests 

Russia claims it struck more than 100 targets across Ukraine in a major escalation, while Kyiv says its forces repelled dozens of attacks along the frontlines. As fighting intensifies, President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the United States and the European Union to release funding and approve loans backed by frozen Russian assets. With peace talks resuming in Washington and EU leaders divided over the risks of retaliation from Moscow, Ukraine warns that without urgent financial support, drone production and defence capabilities could sharply decline.

Zelensky Seeks War Funds as Russia Pounds Ukraine, EU Split Over Frozen Assets

European Union lawmakers have backed a proposal for a so-called “Military Schengen” area that would remove internal borders for armed forces, allowing rapid troop and equipment movements in the event of a conflict with Russia. The plan is part of a wider EU militarisation drive, including the €800 billion ReArm Europe initiative and billions more earmarked for military mobility and infrastructure upgrades. Moscow has dismissed claims that it poses a threat to EU or NATO states, with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warning that Europe is being driven by fear-based narratives and insisting Russia has no aggressive intentions.

Europe Plans ‘Military Schengen’ as Bloc Prepares for Potential War With Russia

#Gravitas The European Union has postponed the signing of its long-awaited free trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur. Pushing the decision to next month amid growing public and political pressure. The European Commission confirmed the delay after France and Italy raised objections.

Free-trade Deal: EU Delays Signing of Free-trade Deal With Mercosur Until January

Delhi continues to choke with bad air
And so is our temple of democracy.
The parliament has adjourned sine die
Without any debate on the pollution.
Watch this story to find out more

Winter Session Ends: Air Pollution Discussion Dropped Amid Disruptions in Parliament

The Trump administration asked Congress on Wednesday to approve an arms package for Taiwan valued at more than $11 billion, in what would be a huge injection of military aid to the self-governing democratic island bracing for a long-feared invasion by China.


US-Taiwan defence deal: US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever 

In a rare and extraordinary discovery, scientists have confirmed that a polar bear adopted an abandoned cub after identifying mismatched ear tags, offering a remarkable glimpse into unexpected animal behaviour in the Arctic.


Polar bear adopts abandoned cub, stuns scientists

Palestinians in gaza are struggling to pick up the pieces
After days of torrential rain triggered deadly flooding across the territory.
Which has killed at least twelve people
Including a two-week-old baby who died from hypothermia as freezing water swept through makeshift shelters.

Gaza Floods: Families in Gaza Struggle Amid Cold Wind and Rising Water

#Gravitas In a sweeping crackdown, China is combining executions, life sentences and now public tip-offs to hunt down corruption at the highest levels of power. For the first time in its history, China's military has made a public appeal for tip-offs about procurement problems in its air force. 


China targets corruption with death penalty, public tip-offs

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised stronger action against hate speech following the recent Bondi Beach attack. The government aims to implement stricter measures to curb online and offline hate speech, ensuring public safety and social harmony. This video explains the proposed measures, the context of the attack, and the expected impact on society. 

Bondi Beach Shooting: Australia Pledges Crackdown on Hate Speech After Bondi Beach Attack

#Gravitas Moscow has sent a clear message to Kyiv, Europe, and Washington. Russia is preparing for a long war if Ukraine and its backers abandon dialogue. It is backing that warning with expanded ground operations across the battlefield, the deployment of new missiles and air-defence systems, all under a nuclear shadow. 

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Rolls Out New Missile Warning as Russia Signals Long War Path

In today’s job market, finding the right role can feel a lot like chasing a mirage. Just when you think you've spotted the perfect opportunity, it vanishes. That's because, for many job seekers, it was never real to begin with. These are called 'ghost jobs.'


Ghost Jobs: UK and US sound alarm over vacancies that don't exists 

A major British scientific breakthrough has pushed nuclear fusion the same process that powers the Sun closer to becoming a real-world energy source. From UK labs to U.S. lasers, China’s artificial sun and India’s fusion roadmap, this video explains what fusion is, why it matters, and how it could revolutionise global energy forever.


The end of Fossil Fuels? Fusion breakthrough: The Sun comes to Earth 

A mysterious interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, is racing toward Earth glowing, shifting, and breaking the laws of physics. NASA, ESA, and even the UN's asteroid network are closely tracking it today. Is it natural or something else entirely? The truth is out there to see.


3I/ATLAS: Watch interstellar comet make its closest approach to Earth 

India’s semiconductor stock has surged an astonishing 55,000% in just 20 months, prompting questions about sustainability and investor caution. Experts weigh in on whether RRP’s rally signals a reality check for AI-driven trades and tech investments. 


RRP’s 55,000% Run Raises Red Flags on AI-Driven Trades

Delhi’s AQI remains in the very poor category, with PM2.5 emerging as the dominant pollutant. As the government enforces a ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule and GRAP restrictions continue, questions grow over delayed action and weak enforcement.
The crisis is no longer limited to the capital. Hill stations like Srinagar and Dehradun are also reporting poor air quality, raising fears that India’s clean-air zones are disappearing.
The issue is supposed to be discussed in the Parliament, with a heated debate expected as public anger mounts and the Supreme Court once again plays the role of enforcer.

Death In The Air: Polluted India Breathes Poison

With bangladesh all set to go to polls in february
Anti-india rhetoric is moving to the center of bangladesh’s political discourse
As the country heads toward national elections,
With senior leaders now openly invoking threats that have set off alarm bells in new delhi.

Anti-India Rhetoric Takes Center Stage in Bangladesh Poll Campaign

#Gravitas A major trade war over technology is brewing across the Atlantic. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has warned Europe of possible fees and restrictions on European service companies for discriminatory treatment of American firms, particularly in the technology sector. 

U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms 

 
As Christmas draws closer, Ukrainians say they are facing relentless Russian strikes, both on the battlefield and inside their homes. Heavy attacks have plunged cities into darkness, damaged rail lines, and made the fighting even more volatile. Amid this escalation, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia would pursue its goals in Ukraine through military means if Ukraine and its backers abandon dialogue. 

Russia-Ukraine War: Heavy Russian Strikes, Intense Battles Destroy Ukraine's Christmas 

It began with a line that stopped washington mid-conversation.
In a series of december 2025 interviews published by vanity fair,
White house chief of staff susie wiles
Described donald trump as having an 'alcoholic’s personality.'
The comment was all the more jarring
Because trump is a famous self proclaimed tee-totaler,
A man who has never drunk alcohol
And has long pointed to that fact as a personal strength.

Vanity Fair Interview: White House Chief Susie Wiles Calls Trump “Alcoholic’s Personality”

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