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Choking Capital: Delhi’s Toxic Smog Crisis Grounds Flights and Strains Health Systems

                              People walk in a smog-covered morning in New Delhi, India, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Dense toxic smog has engulfed New Delhi, reducing visibility, halting travel, and plunging the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) to an alarming 471 , far above the hazardous threshold of 300. The blanket of pollution has led to over 40 flight cancellations and dozens of delays , while more than 50 trains were held up for hours , leaving thousands of commuters stranded. Authorities have imposed emergency pollution-control measures , including a ban on older diesel vehicles, suspension of construction activities, and hybrid schooling for children. Courts have even advised virtual hearings to minimize exposure. Hospitals across the capital are reporting a surge in patients suffering from breathing difficulties, eye irritation, and aggravated asthma conditions . Physicians...
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Syria: Escalation Amidst Regional Unrest

 

In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israeli forces launched airstrikes targeting both Gaza and suspected weapons sites in Syria. The strikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least six people, including one woman. Among the casualties was Raed Ghabaien, who was killed along with his wife when an Israeli strike hit their tent in Zuweida.

Simultaneously, Israeli forces targeted suspected chemical weapons and missile sites in Syria. This action follows the recent capture of Damascus by Syrian rebel forces, leading to the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, who has reportedly fled to Moscow.

The U.N. Security Council is set to hold emergency consultations on Syria at Russia's request. Israeli officials have stated that these strikes are aimed at preventing weapons from falling into the hands of extremists.

The situation remains fluid, with international reactions pouring in. Japan has expressed grave concern over the humanitarian conditions in Syria, while the U.S. Central Command has launched its own airstrikes targeting Islamic State group camps in central Syria.

As the region grapples with these developments, the international community watches closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.



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