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UAE Passport Rises to Global Top Tier in 2025 Henley Index

December 11, 2025

UAE Passport Enters Global Top Tier, Ranked 8th in 2025 Henley Index

The United Arab Emirates has secured one of its most notable foreign policy achievements with its passport entering the top tier of the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The ranking reflects the UAE’s decade-long diplomatic push to enhance global mobility, diversify partnerships and strengthen its international profile.

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H3N2 Influenza Surge: Key Risks, Symptoms and Winter Spread Patterns

December 11, 2025

H3N2 Influenza Re-Emerges as Major Driver of Seasonal Flu Waves Worldwide

H3N2, a prominent subtype of influenza A, is once again fuelling significant flu waves across multiple countries. Known for its rapid mutation rate and high transmissibility, the virus poses elevated risks for young children, older adults and individuals with underlying health conditions.

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Fresh Thailand Cambodia Border Clashes Reignite Century-Old Territorial Dispute

December 11, 2025

Renewed Border Fighting Between Thailand and Cambodia Disrupts Fragile Ceasefire

The long-simmering Thailand–Cambodia border conflict has flared once again, with Thai airstrikes and fierce ground combat breaking the fragile ceasefire negotiated earlier this year. The latest violence has killed at least 10 people, displaced over one lakh residents and reignited anxieties across Southeast Asia over a conflict deeply entangled in history, nationalism and external power rivalries.

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RBI Eases Reorganisation Rules for Bank Groups in New Financial Services Framework

December 11, 2025

RBI’s Final Financial Services Guidelines Offer Flexibility While Tightening Compliance Norms

The Reserve Bank of India has released its final framework on financial services undertaken by commercial banks, easing restructuring requirements that had raised concerns across major banking groups. The revised guidelines—part of the Commercial Banks – Undertaking of Financial Services, 2025 framework—strike a balance between operational flexibility and enhanced regulatory discipline.

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Arjun Erigaisi Defeats Carlsen, Enters Knockouts at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam

December 11, 2025

Arjun Erigaisi Shines at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals With Win Over Carlsen

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi produced one of the standout performances of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in South Africa, defeating world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen during the round-robin stage. The victory helped him clinch third place in the standings and set up a quarterfinal clash with Germany’s rising star Vincent Keymer.

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