THE government’s budgetary system has become a proving ground for transparency reforms, analysts said, as mounting public pressure forces lawmakers to demonstrate greater openness in the wake of corruption scandals.

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CALL HER “Alexandra the Great.” Twenty years young and all, Alexandra “Alex” Eala has ascended to the world’s echelon of stars on her way to establishing a queendom at home as the Philippine tennis’ best. The Filipina sensation from the East to the West left an indelible mark, netting a bevy of firsts one after […]

YEAR 2025 is considered a watershed moment for Sarawak, defined by a series of historic ‘firsts’ out to reshape the state’s socio-economic, governance and development landscape. From the landmark labour reforms and education initiatives to the establishment of a state-owned airline and major infrastructure commitments, the year reflects a decisive shift towards people-centric policies, economicRead More

India-Pak conflict, Pak-Afghanistan clashes, and a dramatic regime collapse in Nepal have reshaped the South Asia's geopolitical landscape, marking a year of unrest.

Mumbai, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) B-town has witnessed some of the biggest scandals and rows in 2025. Be it interpersonal dynamics between the members of the fraternity, security threats or trade wars, the industry has been through a dramatic year. As the year draws to close, here are some of the biggest controversies that shook up B-town: Saif Ali Khan stabbing: At the start of the year, Saif was attacked by an intruder with a knife at his Bandra residence.

CALL HER “Alexandra the Great.” Twenty years young and all, Alexandra “Alex” Eala has ascended to the world’s echelon of stars on her way to establishing a queendom at home as the Philippine tennis’ best. The Filipina sensation from the East to the West left an indelible mark, netting a bevy of firsts one after […]

The year started with the broad assumption in New Delhi’s policy circles that India would emerge relatively unscathed from President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught and wrap up an early trade deal with the US. Nearly 12 months on, both assumptions...

Our visual journalists produced over 850,000 photos in 2025, a year by wars, protests, climate disasters, and moments of resilience, plus unforgettable sports and entertainment highlights.

Our visual journalists produced over 850,000 photos in 2025, a year by wars, protests, climate disasters, and moments of resilience, plus unforgettable sports and entertainment highlights.

CAIRO, Dec 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – As 2025 draws to a close, a trio of Middle Eastern countries find themselves in a familiar interlude: the loudest battles have ebbed, yet the struggle over who holds power, and on whose behalf, has not. These countries, namely Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, face the same defining question: can they achieve a meaningful reset – one that restores sovereignty, consolidates state authority, and charts an independent path forward? A common feature across the three countries is the uneasy relationship between state institutions and armed actors, whose power was forged during conflict and has proven resistant […]

BEIJING -- A decade ago, biodiversity monitoring often required researchers to haul heavy equipment across rugged mountains and vast grasslands. Today, a quiet revolution is unfolding as satellites scan from orbit, sensors perch atop towers, drones skim treetops and mobile...

शेयर बाज़ार की हलचल के लिए वर्षांत 2025: घरेलू स्टॉक मार्केट में इस साल 2025 में 50 रिकॉर्ड हाई पर पहुंच गए। हालाँकि बाजार की यह पत्रिका हर तरफ नहीं बल्कि कुछ शेयरों की चमक बढ़ी तो कुछ फीके पड़े। करीब 90% स्टॉक्स ऐसे हैं, जो अभी भी अपने एक साल की ऊंचाई से काफी नीचे बने हुए हैं। इनकम टैक्स और निवेशकों की कमाई में कटौती जैसे सरकारी समर्थन और मजबूत घरेलू निवेश के लिए स्टॉक नहीं आ पाया। शेयरों पर बात करें तो लॉर्ज कैप स्टॉक्स का प्रदर्शन बेहतर रहेगा। निर्माता और निर्माता 10-10% ऊपर चढ़ गए। हालांकि छोटे शेयरों में करीब 1% की मामूली तेजी आई तो छोटे शेयरों में करीब 8% की गिरावट आई।

Mumbai: Over the course of 2025, Bollywood lost several well-known names such as Dharmendra, Asrani, Manoj Kumar and Pankaj Dheer, talents whose work left

Mumbai, Dec 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over the course of 2025, Bollywood lost several well-known names such as Dharmendra, Asrani, Manoj Kumar and Pankaj Dheer, talents whose work left a lasting imprint on cinema and popular culture. Each passing left behind memories, milestones and void. As curtains are set to fall in 2025, the industry pauses to remember those who took their final bow.