![India's Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren of China to become the youngest undisputed chess world champion in a dramatic 14-game match. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AFP__20241212__36Q96XX__v1__HighRes__Chess2024ChnIndSin-1734011279.webp "AFP__20241212__36Q96XX__v1__HighRes__Chess2024ChnIndSin-1734011279")
India’s Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren of China to become the youngest undisputed chess world champion in a dramatic 14-game match.
![Pakistan and EU reinforce cooperation on key issues at the 14th Joint Commission meeting, focusing on trade and human rights. [Representational Image via APP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pakistan-EU-flag.webp "Pakistan-EU-flag")
Pakistan and EU reinforce cooperation on key issues at the 14th Joint Commission meeting, focusing on trade and human rights.
![Attaullah Tarar visits TRT World, discusses media collaboration, cultural documentaries, and tourism promotion. [Image via Radio Pakistan]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/15501611821734072776.webp "15501611821734072776")
Attaullah Tarar visits TRT World, discusses media collaboration, cultural documentaries, and tourism promotion.
![Pakistan’s Supreme Court allows military courts to announce verdicts in May 9 riots cases, affecting Imran Khan’s supporters. [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4554397-1738117703.webp "4554397-1738117703")
Pakistan’s Supreme Court allows military courts to announce verdicts in May 9 riots cases, affecting Imran Khan’s supporters.
![Pakistan desires dialogue with Afghanistan to resolve issues, including TTP sanctuaries and regional security concerns. [Image via Dawn]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/130809384c46f10.webp "130809384c46f10")
Pakistan desires dialogue with Afghanistan to resolve issues, including TTP sanctuaries and regional security concerns.
![TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee blames BJP and Congress for disrupting Parliament, amidst ongoing political tensions. [Image via PTI]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/kalyan-2cols.webp "kalyan-2cols")
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee blames BJP and Congress for disrupting Parliament, amidst ongoing political tensions.
![Pakistan’s PM calls to translate existing goodwill into tangible cooperation, following improved relations with Bangladesh. [Image via PMO]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4553815-1232826510.webp "4553815-1232826510")
Pakistan’s PM calls to translate existing goodwill into tangible cooperation, following improved relations with Bangladesh.
![Japanese government pledges $3.1M grant for Pakistan's polio eradication, boosting vaccine campaigns to achieve zero cases by mid-2025. [Representational Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/726969-polio-1403737794.webp "726969-polio-1403737794")
Japanese government pledges $3.1M grant for Pakistan’s polio eradication, boosting vaccine campaigns to achieve zero cases by mid-2025.
![Two MoUs signed at the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Commission to enhance trade, energy, and regional cooperation. [Image via Arab News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4553980-797160265.webp "4553980-797160265")
Two MoUs signed at the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Commission to enhance trade, energy, and regional cooperation.
![No agreement reached on 'hybrid' format for 2025 Champions Trophy as India and Pakistan clash over venue and conditions. [Image via The News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1260608_2826542_21_updates.webp "1260608_2826542_21_updates")
No agreement reached on ‘hybrid’ format for 2025 Champions Trophy as India and Pakistan clash over venue and conditions.