“IMPORTANT DAYS”

UNICEF Foundation Day 2025

UNICEF Foundation Day is observed every year on December 11. UNICEF Foundation Day 2025 arrives at a time when the world continues to struggle with wars, climate change, and rising inequalities. These crises affect children most severely, making this observance far more meaningful than just an annual anniversary. For 79 years, UNICEF has worked as a global guardian of child rights, health, education, protection, and dignity, shaping what it means to grow up safely in the modern world.

“AWARD”

Supriya Sahu Wins UNEP Champions of the Earth 2025 Award for Climate Leadership

Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, has been honoured with the 2025 Champions of the Earth Award, the United Nations’ highest environmental recognition. The award, announced by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) during the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, celebrates her pioneering contributions to sustainable cooling, ecosystem restoration, and climate adaptation.

Leonardo DiCaprio Named TIME’s 2025 Entertainer of the Year

Leonardo DiCaprio, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, has been honoured as TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2025, an accolade that reflects not just a single performance but an entire career defined by artistic courage and emotional depth. With more than three decades in the film industry, DiCaprio continues to reinvent screen acting, bringing nuance, risk-taking, and authenticity to each role.

A’ja Wilson Named TIME’s 2025 Athlete of the Year

TIME magazine has named A’ja Wilson, superstar forward of the Las Vegas Aces, as the 2025 Athlete of the Year—a recognition that crowns one of the most remarkable individual seasons in the history of professional basketball. Wilson’s excellence on court, combined with her powerful cultural presence and leadership in women’s sports, made 2025 a defining year in her career. Her journey reflects not just athletic prowess, but resilience, influence, and the evolution of the WNBA at a moment of rising global visibility.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Andrej Babis Sworn In as Czech Republic’s New Prime Minister

In a major political development in Central Europe, Andrej Babis, the billionaire businessman and leader of the centrist–populist ANO (YES) movement, was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on 9 December 2025. His return marks a significant shift in the Czech political landscape, coming four years after he previously held the post from 2017 to 2021. Babis was sworn in by President Petr Pavel at Prague Castle following his party’s strong performance in the October 3–4 parliamentary elections.

Google Appoints Amin Vahdat as New Chief Technologist for AI Infrastructure

Alphabet-owned Google has reportedly appointed senior executive Amin Vahdat as the new Chief Technologist for AI Infrastructure, according to an internal memo cited by Semafor. The move highlights Google’s intensifying focus on strengthening the computing backbone required to power large-scale artificial intelligence models, services, and cloud workloads. At a time when global tech leaders are investing heavily in advanced chips, supercomputers, and data centers, Google’s latest leadership shift signals a renewed commitment to staying ahead in the fast-evolving AI landscape.

BMW Appoints Milan Nedeljković as New CEO

BMW has announced a major leadership shift as its supervisory board named Milan Nedeljković the new CEO, replacing long-serving chief Oliver Zipse. The transition comes at a time when the global automotive sector is undergoing rapid transformation, and BMW faces tough competition in key markets such as China and the United States. Nedeljković will officially assume the top post on May 14 next year, marking the beginning of a new strategic chapter for the iconic German automaker. His mandate will run until 2031, giving him a long runway to steer BMW through the next wave of electric and digital innovation.