Politics

Gangs in Haiti are increasingly using sexual violence as a systematic tool of terror to control communities amidst a total state collapse and humanitarian crisis.

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians face a deadly winter as heavy rain and freezing temperatures hit Gaza. 15 dead from hypothermia as ceasefire talks continue.

Myanmar holds its first general election since 2020 on Dec 28, 2025. Amid silent boycotts and civil war, the military regime's quest for legitimacy remains under fire.

Swiss Army Chief Thomas Süssli warns that Switzerland can no longer defend itself against a full-scale attack due to aging equipment and budget cuts.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declares a 'full-fledged war' against the US, Israel, and Europe. His statement comes as Netanyahu and Trump meet to discuss potential new military actions against Tehran.

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeast coast on Dec 27, 2025. Tremors were felt in Taipei, with no immediate reports of major damage.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declares a full-scale war with the US, Israel, and Europe, calling it more difficult than the 1980s Iraq war. Tensions rise ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting.

With 71,266 casualties and a brutal winter setting in, Gaza's displaced families face a humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, Netanyahu prepares for DC talks on the next ceasefire phase.

On Dec 27, 2025, Russia launched 500 drones at Ukraine ahead of the Zelenskyy-Trump Florida summit. Explore the human impact and the 20-point peace plan at stake.

Explore how Japan's postwar imperial couple redefined the monarchy through a 'pilgrimage of peace' and confrontation with war memories.

Exploring the precarious status of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the geopolitical tensions surrounding its potential restart in a war zone.

Jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled his holiday concert at the Kennedy Center after President Trump's name appeared on the venue. Legal action is pending.