Two-and-a-half-year-old radio-collared tigress STRT5, better known as Tara, was spotted by a tourist at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve on Tuesday. (Text by Ranjeet Jadhav) (Pics/Amit Mane)

The year 2025 witnessed intense conflicts and flashpoints that shook the world. From the India-Pakistan conflict to escalating crises in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Africa, here are some shots capturing frontline battles, humanitarian struggles, and pivotal military moments that defined global affairs in 2025