Politics

Analyzing the 2025 dismantling of USAID and its profound impact on global health and U.S. foreign policy as of December 27.

A critical 72-hour ceasefire begins at the Thailand-Cambodia border while global tensions rise in Nigeria, Syria, and Palestine.

Dr. Hussam Abu Safia has been held by Israel for one year without charge. Explore the details of his 2024 arrest at Kamal Adwan Hospital and the legal battle for his release.

Pakistan has signed a $4 billion deal to export JF-17 fighters to the Libyan National Army (LNA). The move is seen as a strategic expansion of Chinese military influence in North Africa.

South Korea reports 24 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza this season. New outbreaks in Yeongam and Asan have triggered culling operations and standstill orders, raising concerns over surging egg prices.

Special counsel indicts Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon and his wife for giving a 2.67 million won Roger Vivier bag to former First Lady Kim Keon Hee. The case raises questions about party democracy.

CNNC has completed a crucial spiral ramp at the Beishan Underground Research Laboratory in the Gobi Desert, marking a major milestone for high-level nuclear waste disposal technology.

Israel has officially recognized Somaliland, becoming the first nation to do so. Somalia condemns the move as aggression, amid suspicions of Gaza displacement plans.

Russia launched 540 missiles and drones at Kyiv on Dec 27, 2025, just before Zelenskyy's meeting with Donald Trump. One-third of the city is without heat.

Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv on Dec 27, 2025, killing one and wounding over 20, just a day before Ukraine-U.S. talks.

China has revised its Civil Aviation Law for the first time since 1995, formally legalizing the drone industry. The new framework supports the 'low-altitude economy' and mandates CAAC certification.

Chinese experts and Kissinger's predictions suggest Japan could develop nuclear weapons in under 3 years. Read about the shifting security landscape in Tokyo.