December 9, 2025

Tanzania’s Heavy Security Foils Independence Day Protests, Streets Stay Deserted

Tanzania’s cities are quiet and guarded as police stop protests planned for independence day. Residents stay indoors under tight security. Authorities banned protests saying they threatened stability.

December 9, 2025

Jakarta Office Fire Kills 22 After Battery Explosion at Drone Company Building

At least 22 people died in a fire at a Jakarta office building. The fire began with a battery explosion on the first floor of a drone company headquarters. Firefighters rescued trapped workers as thick smoke spread through the seven-storey building.

December 9, 2025

Telangana Marks 16 Years of State Formation with Telangana Talli Statue Unveilings

On December 9, Telangana celebrates 16 years since the Centre announced the state’s formation. CM A. Revanth Reddy virtually unveiled Telangana Talli statues across 27 districts, while parties mark the day remembering hunger strikes and Sonia Gandhi’s birthday.

December 9, 2025

Cold Wave Alert in Telangana: Seven Districts Brace for Chilly Weather on December 10

Telangana faces a cold wave with IMD warning for seven districts on December 10. Twenty districts saw temperatures below 10°C, with Tiryani hitting 6.1°C. Hyderabad stays cool with temps around 30°C max and 13°C min.

December 9, 2025

Eleven Nigerian Troops Detained in Burkina Faso After Emergency Plane Landing

Eleven Nigerian soldiers are held in Burkina Faso after their plane landed without permission. This heightens regional tensions amid recent coup attempts and political crises in West Africa.