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...
US Imposes Visa Sanctions on Thierry Breton and Four Others in Digital Regulation Clash
The United States announced visa sanctions on December 23, 2025, targeting former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and four civil society figures over their...
US Imposes Visa Sanctions on Thierry Breton and Four Others as EU Digital Regulation Dispute Escalates
The United States has barred former European Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other figures from entering the country over their roles in the...
Governor Kathy Hochul Declares State of Emergency in Over 40 New York Counties Amid Winter Storm
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency across more than 40 counties in New York state due to a powerful winter...
Cambodia and Thailand Sign Ceasefire Agreement Hours After Thai Airstrikes End Deadly Border Clashes
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following nearly three weeks of intense border fighting that killed over 100 people and...