Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announce new operating conditions for the Strait of Hormuz, effectively ending previous maritime status for US and Israeli vessels.
Expect traffic disruptions in the Central Shaheed Minar, Doyel Chattar, and National Press Club areas on Tuesday due to a scheduled political rally.
A Supreme Court lawyer has issued a legal notice seeking travel restrictions on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and the interim council over vaccine policy shifts.
Boeing VP Paul Righi meets with Minister Afroza Khanam to discuss leasing narrow-body aircraft to strengthen Bangladesh’s aviation capacity.
As Russia launched a massive strike on Kremenchuk, European leaders are set to meet in London to solidify an alternative peace track to the US-led plan. French President Emmanuel Macron, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will discuss security guarantees and the UK’s proposal for a “coalition of the willing”—a system aimed at underwriting Kyiv’s defense post-ceasefire to deter a second invasion.
The tradition, dating back to 1800s German influence, is seeing a revival: a 2019 survey found millennials 82% more likely than Baby Boomers to buy a real Christmas tree. However, consumers must understand the trade-off: a plastic tree has an initial carbon cost ten times higher than a real one, but the real tree’s advantage is lost if it ends up in a landfill.
Emmy nominee Walton Goggins explains how his character, The Ghoul/Cooper Howard, reflects real-world chaos and political polarization ahead of the Fallout Season 2 premiere on Prime Video
A rapid-moving fire near Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast damaged or destroyed at least 12 homes, leaving residents like Tony Stellino devastated on the eve of Christmas
The 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC was defined by its extraordinary length, featuring speeches from President Trump, performances, and almost 90 minutes of build-up before the main event began
BBC Sport chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt analyzes Mitchell Starc’s Mitchell Johnson-like dominance with both ball and bat, and how his batting extended play into the pivotal twilight zone
The murder of 11 people in a mass shooting at an unlicensed hostel bar in Saulsville, Pretoria, starkly illustrates South Africa’s severe crime problem. The nation’s murder rate stands at 45 per 100,000, with police data showing an average of 63 people killed daily. Authorities warn that illegal liquor premises are the primary location for these mass attacks.
Moscow dramatically intensified its military campaign during a US-Ukrainian peace summit, launching 653 drones and 51 missiles across Ukraine. Concurrently, President Vladimir Putin warned Kyiv to fully withdraw from the Donbas this week or face “liberation by force.” The escalation highlights the deep divisions over the US peace plan and future Nato membership, which Russia views as a “key question” for the region.
As the family delivers tearful statements, a doctor who exploited Matthew Perry’s addiction for profit was sentenced to 30 months in prison for selling him ketamine
The family of murdered student Giulia Cecchetin joins calls for mandatory sex education, as the Italian government passes a bill requiring parental consent to teach the subject