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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released the results for the CS Professional December 2025 exams, accessible online.

Rakuten Group reported a net loss of 177.8 billion yen for the fiscal year ending December 2025, marking its seventh year of losses, although losses in its mobile segment have decreased.

The NABTEB results show that construction and engineering trades outperformed business trades in the November/December 2025 examinations in Nigeria.

The financial results of domestic listed companies for the period from April to December last year remained nearly flat compared to the same period in the previous year, despite ongoing impacts from U.S. tariff measures, with many companies experiencing growth due to active investments in AI.

Toyota Motor Group reported a record operating revenue of 38.08 trillion yen from April to December last year, a 6.8% increase from the same period last year, but profit declined.

The dollar moved close to a two-week high as investors avoided risk, while markets assessed the results of several companies, but remained within a tight fluctuation range after unexpected increases in U.S. unemployment benefit claims and unexpected decreases in job openings for December.

BUA Foods Plc has reported a significant 91% increase in profit after tax, reaching N507.73 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, due to enhanced operational performance and reduced foreign exchange losses.

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc reported a remarkable 99% increase in profit before tax, reaching ₦90.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by growth in interest income and fee-based revenue.

Despite mixed results for December 2025, brokerage firms remain positive about Solar Industries India Limited, a major player in the defense sector.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the results for the UGC NET December 2025 exam, allowing candidates to check their scores online.

Renesas Electronics has reported a net loss of 51.7 billion yen for the fiscal year ending December 2025, marking its first deficit in six years primarily due to declining automotive sales and losses from a partner's bankruptcy.

Tata Trent Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹510.11 crores for the third quarter ending December 31, 2025, leading to a surge in its stock price despite a challenging year.

Three major Japanese financial groups announced that their final profits exceeded 1 trillion yen each for the nine-month period ending in December, driven by increased interest income from loans due to rising interest rates.

Candidates awaiting the UGC NET December results may receive them today, as the National Testing Agency is expected to release them on its official website.

Consorzi Agrari d’Italia reaffirms its commitment to providing liquidity support to Italian agricultural companies through its 'Risultato Sicuro' initiative, which offers zero-interest commercial credit for purchases until December 31, 2026.

Santiago Abascal, leader of Vox, is demanding a vice-presidency and a proportionate number of ministries in the Extremadura government following the results of the December 21 elections, despite recent claims from the PP that Vox does not want to govern.

Guinea's Supreme Court has declared General Mamady Doumbouya the winner of the December 28 presidential election with 86.72% of the vote, commencing a seven-year term in office.

The ruling National Movement for the Unity party in the Central African Republic has categorically rejected opposition leader Anicet-Georges Dologuélé's declaration of victory in the December 28 presidential elections, prior to the official results set to be announced on January 5.

BYD achieved record results in December 2025 with a 3.1% market share in Italy, asserting its leadership in the New Energy Vehicle market by surpassing established brands.

The final National Lottery draw of the year offers a £5.3 million jackpot, with various prizes for matching different numbers.

A mother and daughter are suspected to have died from food poisoning on December 25, with the father's condition improving after being moved from intensive care to a regular ward.

England introduced a window tax, one of the strangest levies in European history, which began on December 31, 1695, under William III as an attempt to increase revenue without direct income tax.

In the Eurojackpot draw on December 30, although the main prize was not won, a player from Poland secured nearly 1.2 million PLN as the third-tier prize.

The Eurojackpot draw held on December 30, 2025, revealed the winning numbers for the 59 million euro prize.

The results of the Joker draw held on December 30, 2025, revealed the winning numbers, with a jackpot of at least €7,500,000 for the first category winners.

The EuroMillions lottery draw on December 30 features a jackpot estimated at £14 million, with ticket sales contributing from multiple European countries.

Tonight's National Lottery Lotto draw offers a £3.8 million jackpot, with the draw scheduled for 8pm, followed by the Thunderball draw at 8:15pm.

The 33rd Darts World Championship of the PDC will take place in London from December 11 to January 3, featuring qualified players, German participants, and prize money distribution details.