Pakistan’s fast bowler Mohammad Amir, 32, announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a career spanning over a decade. Amir played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 62 T20Is, taking 271 wickets. Known for his 3-16 spell in the 2017 Champions Trophy final against India, Amir's performance was pivotal in Pakistan securing the title. He retired a day after teammate Imad Wasim. Amir expressed gratitude to fans, PCB, and his family, stating, "Representing my country has been the greatest honour of my life." He hopes the next generation will elevate Pakistan cricket to greater heights.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached after his martial law declaration triggered a constitutional crisis and mass outrage. The motion to impeach passed with 204 votes in the 300-member parliament. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will act as interim leader while the Constitutional Court decides Yoon's fate, a process that may take up to six months. Yoon's martial law, declared on December 3, involved deploying soldiers to block lawmakers from overturning the law. Opposition leader Park Chan-dae called the impeachment a victory for democracy. Yoon now faces criminal investigations over his controversial actions.

Farmers suspended their Delhi march after Haryana Police deployed tear gas and water cannons at the Shambhu border, injuring 17 protesters. The group of 101 farmers demanded a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and urged government talks. Police cited lack of permissions, while farmers decried suppression of their rights. Internet services in parts of Ambala were suspended until December 17. The protest intensified over farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's critical health due to a hunger strike. Leaders called for unity, signaling a possible strategy to encircle Delhi from expressways if demands remain unmet.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13, 2024, in connection with the tragic death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad. Following the arrest, Allu Arjun was granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court. However, delays in the paperwork caused him to spend a night in Chikkadpally Central Jail. The actor was released the following day after the procedural issues were resolved. Meanwhile, the husband of the deceased woman expressed willingness to withdraw the case, stating that Allu Arjun had no involvement in the incident.

D Gukesh, after winning the World Chess Championship and becoming the youngest-ever world champion at 18, responded to Magnus Carlsen’s criticism of the match’s quality. Carlsen had labeled the final a “second or third-round match” and questioned its standard. Gukesh said, “Not really hurt,” adding that while some games had flaws, world championships are decided not just by chess skills but also by “who has the better character and who has the better willpower.” He admitted the match quality wasn’t ideal but expressed satisfaction with his performance at critical moments. Despite the criticism, Gukesh received support from Viswanathan Anand.

In response to escalating violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state, Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is attempting to engage with the Arakan Army. The group now controls over 80% of Rakhine, including key areas where Rohingya Muslims reside. Bangladesh fears a fresh influx of refugees as the ongoing conflict disrupts stability. Yunus’s representative, Khalilur Rahman, stated that while communication is being established, no immediate actions will be taken without careful consideration. Bangladesh has already suspended ferry services from Teknaf to Saint Martin Island, affecting many in the Chittagong Division.

Thousands of protesters gathered outside South Korea's National Assembly in Seoul on December 14, 2024, as lawmakers prepared for a second vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon narrowly survived a previous impeachment attempt last weekend, but calls for his ouster have intensified after he attempted to impose martial law. Opposition lawmakers have pledged to hold weekly impeachment votes until Yoon is removed. A key challenge for the motion is gaining support from eight ruling party members. Yoon and his allies are under investigation for insurrection, with travel bans imposed on several of them.

Rain washed out Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on December 14, 2024. India won the toss and opted to bowl first, but the decision was soon questioned as rain interrupted play twice. Only 13.2 overs were bowled, with Australia reaching 28/0. The weather cleared briefly, but Australia's openers, Usman Khawaja (19) and Nick McSweeney (4), weren't troubled. This follows a similar scenario in the 2023 World Test Championship final, where India’s decision to bowl first also faced criticism after conditions changed. Day 2 starts at 9:50 am local time.

BJP veteran and former deputy prime minister LK Advani, 97, was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Delhi on December 14. Hospital sources confirmed his condition is stable, with Advani being treated by Dr. Vinit Suri, a senior neurology consultant. Although the reason for his hospitalization has not been disclosed, this marks Advani's latest stay at the hospital after a series of previous admissions, including one for routine follow-up tests in August. Earlier this year, he was briefly hospitalized at AIIMS. He remains under observation at Apollo Hospital.

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26, reportedly by suicide. Balaji, a University of California, Berkeley graduate, accused OpenAI in October of copyright violations, claiming the company scraped copyrighted content to train its models. A prominent programmer, he placed 31st in the ACM ICPC 2018 World Finals and won major contests. He worked at Scale AI, Helia, and Quora before OpenAI, where he contributed to ChatGPT development. Balaji’s critique focused on generative AI's adverse effects on the internet and reliance on "fair use" for justification. Investigations found no foul play.