International
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes near Alaska–Canada border
A major magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near the Alaska–Canada border, according to preliminary reports from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Several aftershocks have been recorded.
Goa nightclub fire kills 23
A fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub near Goa’s Baga Beach has left 23 people dead, including staff and several unidentified tourists.
India to offer 30-day free tourist visa for Russians
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will introduce a 30-day free e-tourist visa and a 30-day group tourist visa for Russian citizens.
IndiGo cancels over 500 flights amid nationwide disruption
IndiGo Airlines cancelled more than 500 flights in a single day due to cabin crew shortages and technical issues, affecting its nationwide schedule for three consecutive days.
Pakistan, Afghanistan trade heavy fire on border area again
Tensions rose again along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border as security forces from both countries exchanged heavy gunfire late Friday, officials confirmed.
Trump awarded FIFA Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump has been awarded the FIFA Peace Prize in Washington, DC, ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, reports BBC.
Canada removes Syria, HTS from terrorism list
Canada has removed Syria from its list of terrorism-designated countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday (December 5).
Russia assisting in construction of India’s largest nuclear power plant: Putin
Russian president Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is working closely with New Delhi to build India’s largest nuclear power plant in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu. Of the plant’s six reactors, two have already been commissioned and Russia will ensure they operate at full capacity.
Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would seize Ukraine’s Donbas region “by military or other means,” digging in on one of his key demands as Ukrainian officials prepare for more peace talks that have yet to yield a deal.
US military kills four in latest strike on boat in Caribbean
The United States military has conducted another deadly strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing four, according to the Pentagon.