Iran Protests May Turn into a Geopolitical Flashpoint as Trump, Russia Signal Red Lines
From Inflation to Intervention: How Iran’s Protests Drew Trump and Russia In Iran Protests Begin After Rial Collapse Protests in Iran began on 28 December 2025, after the Iranian rial collapsed to a record low, triggering walkouts by merchants in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar. Traders shut their shops in protest against soaring prices, unpaid wages, and […]
New Year’s Eve Swiss Nightclub Fire Kills 40 in Crans-Montana Mirrors Goa Tragedy
Swiss Nightclub Fire in Crans-Montana Kills Dozens on New Year’s Eve As the world welcomed 2026 with celebration, tragedy struck one of Europe’s most exclusive ski resorts. A Swiss nightclub fire tore through the popular Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana in the early hours of January 1, killing around 40 people and injuring more than […]
Government Replaces GST Cess with New Excise Duty on Tobacco Products
Tobacco, Cigarette Prices Set to Rise as Centre Reworks Excise Framework, ITC Hit Hard India tobacco excise duty will undergo a major overhaul from February 1, 2026, after the Centre notified a new taxation regime on cigarettes, other tobacco products and pan masala. The move introduces a steep specific excise duty structureand a dedicated Health […]
Pakistani Drone Intrusions Continue into 2026, Army Recovers IED in J&K
Pakistani Drone Intrusion Threats Persists in 2026 on Indo-Pak Border Pakistan drone intrusions India witnessed no slowdown at the start of the new year, as Indian Army troops detected and intercepted a suspected Pakistani drone along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on January 1, 2026. The drone reportedly crossed […]
India Overtakes Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
India Overtakes Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy India overtakes Japan economy to claim the position of the fourth-largest economy in the world by nominal GDP, marking a historic shift in global economic rankings. According to the Indian government’s year-end economic review released on December 30, 2025, India’s GDP reached $4.187 trillion, narrowly surpassing Japan’s […]
Croatia’s Football Blueprint: How Small Nations Outthink Bigger Rivals
By Arav Kumar Chand Why Small Nations Like Croatia Succeed While Big Nations Fail Football has long sold the idea that size, money, and population naturally translate into success. Yet small nations in football continue to dismantle that assumption, and Croatia stands as the clearest example. With a population of just over four million and […]
The Myth of a Global Game: Why ICC Associate Nations Still Can’t Catch Up in Cricket
By ARAV KUMAR CHAND Cricket’s Unequal Game: Why Associate Nations Keep Knocking but Never Enter Cricket likes to present itself as a truly global sport, expanding across continents and cultures. Associate nations in cricket are often showcased as proof of that claim, especially when they spring headline-grabbing upsets at World Cups. However, beneath those moments […]
Alleged Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence Raises Skepticism Amid Peace Efforts
Alleged Drone Attack on Putin’s Valdai Residence Remains Unproven as Peace Talks Hang in Balance No Evidence Emerges for Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence Russia’s claim that Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s Valdai residence in north-western Russia remains unproven. As of December 31, 2025, no new evidence has […]
Ronaldo’s 957th Career Goal Comes via Bizarre Deflection in Dramatic Saudi League Draw
By Arav Kumar Chand Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 957th Career Goal in Unusual Saudi Pro League Draw Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another extraordinary entry to football folklore on December 30, 2025, scoring his 957th career goal in a manner few would have scripted. The Portuguese legend’s strike, which came via an accidental deflection off his own […]