Politics

Zelensky is set to meet Donald Trump in Florida this Sunday to discuss a 90% complete 20-point peace plan to end the war with Russia. Read the latest updates.

On Dec 26, 2025, former Malaysian PM Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in prison over the 1MDB scandal. The court rejected his Saudi donation defense.

The Louvre has installed heavy metal bars on its windows following an October heist. A major shift in museum security for the world's most famous gallery.

On Dec 26, 2025, GOP strategist Alex Conant discussed the party's future and 2026 midterm strategy on NPR Morning Edition.

In 2025, Congress passed a record-low number of bills, signaling a historic legislative paralysis. Explore how this shift has allowed President Trump to dominate the political landscape.

Al Jazeera reports fresh fighting at the Thai-Cambodia border despite ongoing peace talks. Discover why diplomacy is failing on the ground and what it means for ASEAN stability.

Sudanese army airstrikes hit Nyala, the RSF's administrative capital, as the civil war intensifies. Over 100,000 dead and 14 million displaced in a deepening humanitarian crisis.

Ex-State Dept. official Wa'el Alzayat discusses the likelihood of Kurdish forces joining the Syrian army before the Dec 31, 2025 deadline. A look at Middle Eastern stability.

China has launched a national venture capital fund aimed at early-stage tech startups, potentially steering trillions of yuan into strategic industries across major regional hubs.

Special counsel seeks a 10-year prison sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over charges related to his failed martial law bid. First verdict due Jan 16.

The Iranian rial has hit a record low of 1.36 million per dollar. With 50% inflation and a 2026 budget that raises taxes by 62% while capping wages, Iran faces a severe economic crunch.

President Trump ordered unprecedented Christmas Day strikes on ISIL-linked groups in Nigeria, citing the protection of Christians as the primary motive.