South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol defends his December 3 martial law decree, stating it was a legitimate exercise of presidential authority. Following his impeachment, Yoon remains under investigation for insurrection, abuse of power, and other offences, with questioning currently underway.
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In the IPL 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings, Virat Kohli was hit on the helmet by a bouncer from Matheesha Pathirana but reassured his well-being with a thumbs-up. Following a mandatory concussion check, Kohli hit a six and a four off consecutive balls. RCB secured a 50-run victory, marking CSK's first home defeat to them in 17 years.
A Saudi doctor residing in Germany, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, has been arrested following a fatal car-ramming at a Magdeburg Christmas market. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser labeled the suspect as demonstrably Islamophobic. A refugee from Saudi Arabia, Taleb A, known for his anti-Islam activism and right-wing views, reportedly targeted the market in a suspected terrorist attack.
Two Agra police constables were suspended after a truck loaded with illegally mined marble was stolen from the Sarendhi police outpost while they were on duty. Initially, the assistant commissioner denied the theft, but an FIR was filed following a complaint from the truck owner. An investigation has been launched to recover the vehicle.
Pakistan’s military thwarted a suicide attack on a Frontier Corps camp in Jandola, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 10 TTP militants. The assault began with a massive explosion followed by a gun battle. No official casualty figures for security personnel or civilians were disclosed. This is the second major militant attack in Pakistan this week, highlighting rising regional security threats.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes India's gritty final day stand in the Brisbane Test, particularly the last-wicket resistance, has instilled crucial psychological momentum heading into the Boxing Day Test. He compared it to similar rearguard actions, like Bumrah and Shami's partnership at Lord's and the Ashwin-Vihari stand in Sydney, highlighting how such resilience elevates the team's morale.
Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan celebrated their fourth anniversary, sharing heartfelt messages. Bumrah's continued recovery from a back injury has kept him off the field, impacting the Indian team's campaigns. His return remains uncertain as he works on regaining fitness for upcoming matches, with Mumbai Indians hopeful for his participation in IPL 2025.
Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt faces blasphemy charges after releasing a perfume named "295," provoking outrage. Following a formal complaint, Butt apologized with a Koran in hand, discontinued the product, and pleaded for understanding from Mecca. Legal consequences remain uncertain, risking up to 10 years in prison.
Canada's Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya is running for Liberal Party leadership, aiming to make Canada a sovereign republic, raise the retirement age, and recognize Palestine as a state. Arya seeks a merit-based government and proposes a citizenship-based tax system. His platform addresses structural problems and affordability issues faced by younger generations and the middle class.
Google's Sundar Pichai congratulated Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, on being featured on Time Magazine's cover and included in the 2025 Time100 list. Jennifer Doudna, a Nobel laureate, lauded Hassabis's AI research, particularly AlphaFold's impact on biology and medicine.