Politics

Australian police conclude the Bondi Beach shooting suspects acted alone. PM Albanese announces a major gun crackdown and buyback scheme following the tragedy.

South Korea and China agree to accelerate South Korea-China FTA Phase 2 services investment negotiations. Trade chiefs met in Beijing to prepare for a 2026 ministerial summit.

December 2025: Analyzing the Trump Iran strike 2025. Explore the strategic context, global energy market impact, and the shift in U.S. Middle East policy.

2025 has been a year of extreme political instability for Mongolia. Explore how the Zandanshatar government is navigating fuel shortages, protests, and resource diplomacy.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister and BNP leader, has died at age 80. Explore her legacy and the impact of her death on the 2025 elections.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at age 80 on December 30, 2025. Her death marks the end of an era for the BNP and the 'battling begums' rivalry.

South Korea's nuclear watchdog approved the operation of the Saeul-3 reactor on Dec. 30, 2025. Featuring 137cm thick walls to resist aircraft attacks, the unit is set for a 2026 launch.

Hainan island duty-free sales 2025 reached $71.25 million in Sanya within five days of a new customs policy. Analysts weigh if this signals a shift from real estate reliance.

Families of the Bondi Beach attack victims are demanding a Royal Commission into rising anti-Semitism in Australia. Read about the 2025 inquiry debate and government response.

President Donald Trump confirms the first US land strike on a Venezuelan dock in 2025, marking a major escalation in the regional anti-drug campaign.

14 of 15 UNSC members condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland. Explore the details of the Israel Somaliland recognition UNSC meeting and its links to Gaza.

US secures bilateral health deals with African nations to access pathogen data, bypassing WHO. Explore the impact of US China Africa health deals 2025 on global security.