Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets ship in the Red Sea

A builder in Ahmedabad lost Rs 1 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam where fraudsters posed as police and Narcotics Control Bureau officials, claiming to have found drugs in a parcel in his name. The scammers, who seemed to have been monitoring the builder, used a recent Rs 50-crore land deal to gain his trust and coerced him to transfer the money to avoid prosecution. After realizing he had been duped, the builder approached the...

Kyiv accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile attack at Ukraine without a nuclear warhead, targeting the city of Dnipro. The Kremlin denied confirming the deployment of the weapon but stated efforts to avoid nuclear conflict. This escalation follows Ukraine firing long-range missiles at Russia, with the Ukrainian air force confirming it was the first time such a weapon had been used since the February 2022 invasion. Full Article

Linda McMahon, co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team, has been chosen as the president-elect’s education secretary, with a focus on expanding school choice and returning education control to the states. McMahon, former CEO of WWE and administrator of the Small Business Administration in Trump’s first administration, will lead efforts to empower parents in making education decisions for their families. Trump praised McMahon’s dedication to improving education and her commitment to giving parents more control over...

Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from its Astrakhan region during an attack on Ukraine, marking the first use of such a powerful weapon in the war. The strike targeted critical infrastructure in Dnipro, with Ukrainian air defenses downing six cruise missiles. The attack follows Ukraine's use of U.S. and British missiles against Russia, escalating the conflict further. Full Article

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a new one-year deal, extending his tenure until 2026 after winning 18 trophies with the club. Facing challenges such as defending against 115 Premier League charges, a poor run of form, and decisions on player contracts and squad rebuilding, Guardiola's future at City remains uncertain but committed. The Spaniard's resilience and determination will be tested as he navigates these obstacles in pursuit of further success. Full Article

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR, where he highlighted India's commitment to dialogue for resolving global issues through constructive engagement. Singh emphasized the importance of open communication and peaceful negotiation in addressing complex international challenges, advocating for dialogue to promote trust, understanding, and cooperation. He reiterated India's dedication to peace and prosperity in the Indo-pacific region, emphasizing the need for freedom of navigation and adherence to...