The joint US-Canada military organisation that 'tracks' Santa during Christmas December 25, 2025 at 12:30AM

NORAD is a joint US–Canada military organisation tasked with defending North American airspace and monitoring maritime approaches. Its job is to provide early warning of aerospace threats, track aircraft and missiles, and coordinate responses if something suspicious enters the skies.

'Suspicious fire': Car with 'Chanukah' sign set ablaze in Melbourne; comes days after Bondi beach shooting December 24, 2025 at 11:56PM

A car adorned with a "Happy Chanukah" sign was deliberately set ablaze in Melbourne, prompting an investigation into a potential antisemitic attack. While no injuries were reported, the incident has heightened fears within the Jewish community, following a recent mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival.

Taiwan earthquake: 6.1 magnitude tremor strikes Taitung county; depth of 11.9 kilometres December 24, 2025 at 12:18AM

Moscow car blast: Two police officers, one civilian killed; Russia blames Ukraine December 23, 2025 at 11:24PM

Moscow was rocked by a deadly explosion Wednesday, claiming the lives of two police officers and a bystander. The blast occurred as officers approached a suspicious individual. This incident follows a similar car bomb attack on a senior Russian military officer earlier this week in the same district, raising security alarms in the capital.