Russia Claims Ukraine Launched 91 Drones at Vladimir Putin’s Novgorod Residence Overnight
Russian officials alleged that Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod Oblast with 91 drones overnight, prompting Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to...
Japan Cabinet Approves Record 9,035.3 Billion Yen Defence Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
The Japanese government has adopted a draft fiscal 2026 defence budget of 9,035.3 billion yen, a 3.8 percent increase from the previous year,...
Kim Jong Un Signals Five More Years of Missile Development During Late 2025 Factory Inspections
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered expanded missile and shell production capacity into 2026 and beyond, prioritising modernisation plans for submission...
US President Donald Trump Orders Airstrike on ISIS Targets in Northwest Nigeria
US President Donald Trump announced on Christmas Day 2025 that American forces conducted a precision strike against ISIS terrorists in northwest Nigeria, in...
China Opens 22.13-Kilometre Tianshan Shengli Tunnel as World’s Longest Expressway Tunnel in Xinjiang
China has opened the 22.13-kilometre Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, recognised as the world’s longest expressway tunnel, which slashes travel...
European Union Council Extends Economic Sanctions on Russia for Six More Months Until July 2026
The Council of the European Union has renewed its comprehensive economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months until 31 July 2026...
EU Council Agrees Position on Digital Euro and Cash Strengthening amid ECB Progress
The Council of the European Union has agreed its position on establishing a digital euro, emphasising online and offline functionality from launch, while...
European Union Council Sanctions 41 Vessels in Russia’s Shadow Fleet Over Ukraine War
The European Union has imposed sanctions on 41 additional vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, accused of circumventing oil price caps and supporting...
EU Institutions Strike Deal on First-Ever List of Safe Countries of Origin Including Bangladesh and Tunisia
Negotiators from the European Parliament and Council have reached a political agreement on the creation of the European Union’s first-ever list of safe...
Chuck Redd Cancels Kennedy Center Christmas Eve Jazz Jam After Trump Name Added to Building
A longstanding Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has been cancelled following the addition of President Donald Trump’s...