Ukraine Hits Two Russian Vessels Carrying Military Gear in the Caspian Sea
The special forces of Ukraine announced that on 12th December, they carried out an attack with what they referred to as a local resistance movement in the goal of striking
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Bezos Earth Fund Pumps $24.5 Million Into Expanding Global Marine Conservation Efforts
The largest climate charity on Earth has donated $24.5 million to conserve coastal ecosystems as a geographic plan to establish the initial multinational marine biosphere reserve on Earth, its leader
Hidden Tunnel Sparks Surge as Scores of Migrants Cross from Belarus into Poland
On 12th December, the frontier guards said that over 180 migrants entered Poland through a tunnel concealed in a forest at the Belarus-Poland border. The Polish Border Guard said in
Canada Posts Trade Surplus after Months of Deficits
Canada had recorded a monthly surplus in its international trade after seven months of deficits. According to the statistics from Canada, the country experienced a trade surplus amounting to $153
From Mud Homes to Joyful Songs: Living Heritage on the Global Stage
Drums, applause and laughter were the order of the day in a full to capacity conference hall in New Delhi as the world representatives witnessed their traditions getting world recognition.
Mexico’s Senate Greenlights Steep Tariff Hikes on Chinese and Asian Imports
The Senate of Mexico on 10th December passed up to 50 percent of tariffs on imports next year on the goods of China and some other Asian nations, in an
Japan Urges Summit with North Korea to Resolve Abduction Issue, Says Takaichi
Japanese PM, Takaichi Sanae, has mentioned that the government has asked North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, to hold a summit with Japan to solve the abductions of Japanese people.
Zohran Mamdani Triumphs in New York City Mayoral Race: A Historic Victory
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, emerged as the winner of the New York City mayoral race on 4th November, having ascended very rapidly in the state legislature to become
Trump Blames Government Shutdowns for Election Defeats in the U.S.
Donald Trump has pointed to his nation’s history of high government shutdowns as a cause of a wave of poor election outcomes this week that have come a year into
CIA Chief’s Secret EU Mission: Calming U.S. Fears Over Intelligence Sharing
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a low-key stop in Brussels this week and met top EU foreign and intelligence officials to send a not-so-subtle message: You can still trust us.
Trump Warns of Military Action Against Nigeria Amid Rising Christian Persecution
On 1st November, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had instructed the Pentagon to start planning a possible military intervention in Nigeria since he had increased his criticism that
Seoul Calls on Beijing: South Korea Urges China to Bring North Korea Back to Talks
In an effort to induce North Korea back into negotiations, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung requested Chinese President Xi Jinping to go further with his efforts to convince North
Colombia Seals $3.1B Deal for 17 Gripen Jets in Landmark Saab Partnership
Swedish military equipment maker Saab announced on 14th November that it has entered into an agreement with the government of Colombia that is worth 3.1 billion euros, or $3.62 billion,
U.S. Supercarrier Heads to Caribbean Amid Rising Tensions with Venezuela
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest and latest aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy is set to arrive in the Caribbean at the beginning of next week, an astronomical
Philippines Launches Major Anti-Invasion Drills in South China Sea
This month, the Philippine forces will conduct anti-invasion exercises in Northern Luzon and the South China Sea to test the capability of the country to fight off threats in the
North Korea & Russia Forge New Military-Political Alliance Talks
On the previous day, North Korean Defense Minister No Kwang-chol received a Russian military delegation, led by Goremykin, the former, and negotiated in an amiable environment, the KCNA announced in
Israeli Forces Launch Widespread Strikes Across Southern Lebanon Targeting Hezbollah
On 6th November, the Israeli military conducted a series of attacks in southern Lebanon claiming that it was acting against Hezbollah as a retaliatory measure against what it termed as
Poland to Educate 400,000 Citizens on Military Readiness, Largest Post-WWII Drive
On November 6, Defense Minister Wladysaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced what, according to Polish media TVP Info, Poland has declared to be the largest national defense training program in the history of
Digital Childhood Redefined: Malaysian Govt to Enforce Under-16 Social Media Ban by 2026
The government has established 2026 as the targeted date for instating a limit on social media accounts of Malaysians under the age of 16. According to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi
Kenya Turns Digital: Why Social Media Has Overtaken Traditional News Sources
The media habits in Kenya have never been changing as rapidly as they currently are and now social media is becoming the most popular source of news in the country.
Johannesburg Comes Alive as Indian Diaspora Greets PM Modi with a Burst of Culture
The Indian diaspora gave a warm and encouraging welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he arrived in Johannesburg on 21st November. The folk dances performed by the members of
Bronwyn Bishop Calls for Scrapping the Under-16 Social Media Ban
The under-16 social media ban by eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has been criticised by former Speaker Bronwyn Bishop, who has requested the proposal be abolished. In an interview with
Greek Minister of Culture and U.S. Ambassador Enhance Cultural relations
The meeting that took place was between the Minister of Culture in Greece, Lina Mendoni, and the U.S Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, in a working meeting that aims at
Sangai Festival Opens Amid Protests in Manipur
In Manipur, the Sangai Festival was launched on Friday (November 21, 2025) in a protest by internally displaced persons (IDPs) and members of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which affected the attendance.
$15 Billion a Week: The Massive Price Tag of U.S. Government Shutdowns
The current shutdown of the US government is the longest ever recorded, and there is no indication of an end in sight; thus, its effects on the economy are increasing.
Indonesia’s Q3 GDP Slows to 5.04% — Government Banks on Year-End Stimulus to Reignite Growth
The economic growth of Indonesia slowed marginally during the third quarter, as the official data released on 5th November revealed, which would pose some difficulty to the government in enhancing
CIA Chief’s Secret EU Mission: Calming U.S. Fears Over Intelligence Sharing
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a low-key stop in Brussels this week and met top EU foreign and intelligence officials to send a not-so-subtle message: You can still trust us.
European Central Bank Holds Key Rates Steady as Businesses Face US Tariffs
The European Central Bank maintained its key interest rate on 30th October, because inflation is under containment, and European commercial activities are coping with the effects of increased U.S tariffs
PM Anutin Declares: Thailand Poised to Emerge as a Leading Regional Economic Hub After APEC and ASEAN Success
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, has reported that the country is making a thunderous comeback to the world arena, having successfully attended global summits. Anutin made an announcement
Hong Kong’s Economy Surges 3.8% in Q3, Signaling Strong Recovery
The Hong Kong economy has been on a continuous growth in the third quarter of 2025, with the real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing 3.8 percent on an annual basis
Dutch Government Relinquishes Control Over Chinese Chipmaker Nexperia
The Dutch government announced it is abandoning control over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, ending a conflict between China and the Netherlands that could have disrupted semiconductor supplies needed in the world
Vietnam Floods Claim 41 Lives as More Heavy Rains Loom
State media on 20th November reported that the number of people who have died in a new wave of heavy downpour, flooding, and landslides in central Vietnam that followed the
Serbian Protesters Demand Accountability for Attacks on Students
On a peaceful march in the Serbian capital Belgrade on 22nd November, thousands of anti-government protesters, headed by students, demanded justice for those involved in the deaths of 16 people
Japan Unleashes 135-Billion-Yen Boost to Revive Its Sluggish Economy
On 21st November, the Japanese Cabinet passed a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package to aid in jump-starting the economy by means of expansionary government spending, as well as
Venture Global Seals 20-Year LNG Mega Deal with Japan’s Mitsui
Venture Global (NYSE: VG) has entered into a 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Japan-based Mitsui and Co, Ltd. to supply 1.0 million tonne per annum (MTPA) of liquefied
Cracking Down on Shein & Temu: EU Ministers Approve New Customs Fee on Chinese Parcels
The executive of the EU called on the finance ministers of the bloc, holding a meeting on 13th November, to introduce a fee starting next year on low-value orders originating
