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Australia’s under-16 social media ban is driving teens to alternative apps, with experts warning the policy fails to tackle deeper online safety issues
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep disappointment after Illinois approved medically assisted suicide, urging renewed respect for life from conception to natural death
A man dressed as Santa Claus and his wife were pulled over for speeding in Ohio, but police chose festive humour over fines, letting them go with a warning.
A late-night joyride in Kazakhstan’s Saryagash town ended after a car performing stunts crashed into and flattened a towering Christmas tree.
In his first Christmas as pope, Leo XIV condemned Gaza’s humanitarian suffering and urged an end to war in Ukraine, calling for peace and compassion.
A Palestinian man dressed as Santa was arrested during a police raid on a Christmas event in Haifa, as Palestinians marked the holiday amid conflict.
Flood-hit residents of Aek Ngadol in North Sumatra marked Christmas with prayers amid ruins, finding hope and resilience weeks after deadly floods.
Christmas in Saudi Arabia is becoming more visible in malls and events, reflecting gradual cultural openness under Vision 2030 while private celebrations remain central.
Christmas celebrations returned to Bethlehem after two years, bringing music, faith and cautious hope amid ongoing conflict and early signs of tourism revival.
Russia’s move to restrict WhatsApp has sparked fears over privacy, with the platform warning that millions could lose access to encrypted communication.
China has begun deploying humanoid robots at border crossings, using self-powered machines to assist inspections and logistics along the Vietnam frontier.
A viral video by a visiting American family criticising Sri Lanka’s visa extension process has sparked debate over tourism and public administration.
A month after severe flooding, Monmouth residents and traders face displacement and losses, but the town is reopening and urging visitors to support local businesses.
New South Wales has passed tough new gun and anti-terror laws after the Bondi Beach shooting, tightening firearm caps and expanding police powers.
A TikTok creator has been arrested in Illinois for allegedly killing a pedestrian while livestreaming as she drove through a suburb.
An explosion in southern Moscow killed two police officers and another civilian, days after a car bomb killed a senior Russian military officer.
US border patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among dozens of undocumented truck drivers during immigration and road safety operations in California.
Bangladesh’s interim government has ruled out bitter ties with India, stressing stronger bilateral relations and confirming continued trade cooperation.
Canadian MP Shuvaloy Majumdar has warned of a breakdown of law and order in Bangladesh, citing rising violence against minorities under the interim government.
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, citing lack of legal authority at this stage.
