Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Global News Highlights: Dec 18-19, 2025
On December 18-19, 2025, several important events happened around the world.
India protested to Bangladesh over threats to its High Commission, and Pakistan extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft.
The Indian Parliament passed a bill to regulate nuclear energy.
In Sydney, a suspect in a terror attack was charged with multiple offences.
In Mexico City, female legislators from two parties had a physical altercation.
Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz ended his partnership with his long-time coach.
The Indian financial regulator approved major reforms for mutual funds and stockbrokers.
Actor-politician Vijay was set to address the public in Erode district.
In Odisha, BJP legislators urged the Chief Minister to review a proposed salary hike for MLAs.
Indian Railways planned to run additional trains during Christmas and New Year.
Protests intensified over a proposed Bill to replace MGNREGA.
Australian police intercepted a planned attack at Bondi Beach.
The EU is debating using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence.
Former President Donald Trump announced plans for a 'Presidential Walk of Fame'.
Analysts highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian cricket team's bowling lineup.
A Pakistani kabaddi player faced disciplinary action.
India's aviation sector is focusing on stability.
Zomato's founder became India’s top self-made entrepreneur.
IIM Kozhikode welcomed a diverse cohort for its Executive MBA batch.
The government eased visa processes for foreign professionals.
India summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner to protest threats to the Indian High Commission.
Pakistan extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft until January 23.
The Lok Sabha passed the SHANTI Bill to promote safe and regulated use of nuclear energy.
Naveed Akram, the suspect in Sydney's Bondi Beach terror attack, was charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder.
Female legislators from two parties in Mexico City had a physical altercation on live television.
- Who
- Various entities including India's Ministry of External Affairs, Pakistan, Lok Sabha, Naveed Akram, Mexican legislators, Carlos Alcaraz, SEBI, actor-politician Vijay, Odisha BJP legislators, Indian Railways, protestors, Australian authorities, EU, Donald Trump, Indian cricket team analysts, Pakistani kabaddi player, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, IIM Kozhikode, Indian government
- What
- Diplomatic protests, airspace ban extension, legislative actions, terror attack charges, political brawl, coaching change, business reforms, public address, MLA salary hike review, additional train trips, protests over MGNREGA, intercepted attack, EU-Russia assets debate, Trump's Presidential Walk of Fame, Indian cricket team analysis, FIFA World Cup travel concerns, kabaddi disciplinary action, India's aviation sector focus, Zomato founder's rise, IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA, visa easing
- When
- December 18-19, 2025
- Where
- India, Pakistan, Mexico City, Sydney, Spain, Erode district, Odisha, various parts of India, Australia, Europe, United States
- Why
- Various reasons including diplomatic issues, security measures, legislative processes, legal actions, political conflicts, career decisions, regulatory reforms, public engagement, public backlash, festive rush, proposed Bill changes, potential attack prevention, financial dynamics of war, political announcements, cricket team assessment, visa guidelines, disciplinary allegations, sector stability, entrepreneurial success, management education diversity, skill shortages
- Date
- December 18-19, 2025
- Diplomatic Protest
- India summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner over threats to Indian High Commission
- Airspace Ban
- Pakistan extended airspace ban for Indian aircraft till January 23
- SHANTI Bill
- Lok Sabha passed the SHANTI Bill for nuclear energy regulation
- Sydney Attack
- Naveed Akram charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder
- Mexican Brawl
- Female legislators from two parties in Mexico City had a physical altercation
- Tennis Coaching Change
- Carlos Alcaraz ended partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
- Business Reforms
- SEBI approved overhaul of mutual funds and stockbrokers regulations
- Public Address
- Actor-politician Vijay to address public in Erode district
- Odisha MLA Salary Hike
- BJP legislators urged CM to review proposed salary hike for MLAs
- Indian Railways Additional Trains
- 650 additional train trips during Christmas and New Year
- MGNREGA Protests
- Protests over proposed Bill to replace MGNREGA
- Bondi Beach Attack
- Seven men intercepted by police planning a violent act
- EU-Russia Assets
- EU debating use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence
- Trump's Presidential Walk of Fame
- Former President Donald Trump announced plans for a 'Presidential Walk of Fame'
- Indian Cricket Team
- Analysts highlighted bowling strengths and weaknesses
- FIFA World Cup Travel Concerns
- Updated US visa guidelines could deny entry to fans from Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire
- Kabaddi Disciplinary Action
- Pakistani player facing disciplinary action over allegations involving Indian team
- India's Aviation Sector
- Focus shifting from rapid expansion to stability and resilience
- Zomato Founder
- Deepinder Goyal became India’s top self-made entrepreneur
- IIM Kozhikode Executive MBA
- 683 participants in 18th batch, 30% women
- Visa Easing
- Government eased visa processes for foreign professionals, particularly engineers
Sources
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