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Australia to Offer Zero-Duty Market Access for All Indian Exports from 2026

December 29, 2025

Australia Eliminates Tariffs on Indian Exports

Australia has announced that it will remove customs duties on 100 per cent of its tariff lines for Indian exports from January 1, 2026, marking a major milestone under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA). The move coincides with three years of the agreement’s implementation and represents a significant step toward deeper economic integration between the two countries.

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North Korea Test-Fires Strategic Cruise Missiles Over Yellow Sea

December 29, 2025

Cruise Missile Test Highlights Pyongyang’s Military Posture

North Korea has conducted a test launch of two strategic long-range cruise missiles, reinforcing its emphasis on what it calls heightened “combat readiness”. The test, reported by state media on December 29, reflects Pyongyang’s continued focus on strengthening its nuclear-capable strike forces amid persistent tensions with the United States, South Korea, and their regional allies.

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China Conducts ‘Just Mission 2025’ Military Drills Around Taiwan

December 29, 2025

China Launches Multi-Domain Military Exercise

China has initiated a large-scale military exercise encircling Taiwan, prompting the island to activate its armed forces in response. Announced on December 29, the drill reflects Beijing’s growing military assertiveness toward the self-ruled island, which China claims as part of its sovereign territory. The operation marks another escalation in cross-strait tensions and follows a pattern of increasingly frequent and complex Chinese military activities around Taiwan.

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Iran Launches Three Indigenous Satellites Using Russian Soyuz Rockets

December 29, 2025

Three Iranian Satellites Reach Low-Earth Orbit

Iran has successfully deployed three domestically developed satellites into low-Earth orbit (LEO) with the assistance of Russian Soyuz launch vehicles. The launch took place on December 28 and was confirmed by Iranian state media. The satellites—Paya, Zafar-2, and a second Kowsar unit—mark another expansion of Iran’s space programme at a time of sustained Western sanctions and heightened scrutiny over Tehran’s strategic capabilities.

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Surya Charishma Tamiri Wins Women’s Singles at 87th National Badminton Championships

December 29, 2025

Women’s Singles Crown After Gritty Comeback

Surya Charishma Tamiri emerged as the Women’s Singles champion at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships held in Vijayawada, delivering a composed comeback performance in the final. Facing Tanvi Patri, Tamiri lost the opening game but recalibrated her strategy with tighter net play and improved defence to secure a 17–21, 21–12, 21–14 victory. The win represents a major breakthrough in her senior career and signals her readiness for higher competitive levels.

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