December 21 News Wrap: PM Modi receives highest honour of Kuwait, stampede in Nigeria, attack on Allu Arjun's residence and more.
Hello readers! Through this news wrap, we present to you the top developments of the day. Today's rundown includes highlights from day 2 of PM Modi's Kuwait visit where he received the country's highest honour, deadly stampede in Nigeria that killed over 60 people, Trump's threats to Panama canal and more.
Here are the top stories of the day:
Modi Kuwait Visit: PM Receives Highest Civilian Award; Hails 'Multifaceted' Ties | Day 2 Highlights
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues his historic visit to Kuwait, he was given a ceremonial welcome and the guard of honor at the Bayan Palace.
The ceremonial welcome will be followed by talks with PM of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah and Crown Prince and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. READ FULL STORY
Agitators Attack Allu Arjun's Hyderabad Residence, 8 Arrested
A group of people attacked actor Allu Arjun's Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad. The attackers threw tomatoes at the actor's house and damaged the flower pots placed on the premises, causing chaos, IANS reported.
According to PTI, officials said that the attackers were from Osmania University. Police have arrested eight people involved in the attack, who reportedly belong to the university's Joint Action Committee (JAC). READ FULL STORY
Nigeria Stampedes: 67 Killed This Week In Rush For Free Food At Christmas Events
At least 32 people were killed in two separate stampedes on Saturday as large crowds gathered to collect food and clothing distributed at annual Christmas events in Nigeria. This brings the total number of stampede-related deaths in the West African country to 67 this week, as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.
The two incidents on Saturday followed another stampede earlier in the week that left 35 people dead at a school fair in the southwestern city of Ibadan. All the incidents involved the distribution of free food at charity events ahead of Christmas. READ FULL STORY
Trump Threatens To Demand US Control Of Panama Canal If Unfair Practices Persist
President-elect Donald Trump has launched a fierce critique of the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging “ridiculous” fees for US ships passing through the vital waterway. In a post on his Truth Social platform Saturday, Trump threatened to demand the canal be returned to US control if Panama fails to ensure its operation is fair and secure.
Trump, who will formally assume office next month, expressed his concerns over what he described as unfair practices, particularly regarding the financial burden placed on American maritime interests. READ FULL STORY
Kohli, Jadeja In Firing Line As Australian Media Charges Up Things Ahead Of Boxing Day Test
Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja were in the headlines of Australian media after the mediapersons felt they were hard done by both the Indian cricketers ahead of the Boxing Day Test match.
On Saturday, local media in Australia accused Jadeja of not answering questions in English. A report by Chanel 7 was headlined: "Boxing Day tensions rise again after India라이브 바카라 latest media stunt at the MCG".
As per the report, Jadeja took questions from Indian media and answered them in Hindi and left without taking queries from local mediapersons. READ FULL STORY