International

Russia has launched a Soyuz-2.1a rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, placing an Earth observation satellite into orbit in the country’s sixth Soyuz mission of 2025.

Turkey has detained 115 Islamic State suspects in coordinated raids across Istanbul, foiling planned attacks targeting Christmas and New Year celebrations, officials said.

India has successfully test-fired the K-4 ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighat, boosting its sea-based nuclear deterrence and second-strike capability.

Algeria’s parliament has declared French colonial rule illegal and demanded an apology and compensation from France, deepening diplomatic tensions decades after independence.

President Vladimir Putin sent Christmas greetings to U.S. President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said, noting that no phone conversation between the two leaders was scheduled.