Politics

Russia launched a massive attack with 650 drones and 30 missiles across 13 Ukrainian regions, killing at least three, President Zelenskyy said. The escalation comes amid talks of a new peace framework.

Syria's new foreign and defence ministers met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to deepen military cooperation, focusing on modernizing the Syrian army in the post-Assad era.

Ukraine's military has announced its withdrawal from the strategic eastern town of Siversk on Christmas Eve, citing a "significant advantage" in Russian manpower and the need to preserve its forces.

The Trump administration has imposed visa bans on five Europeans, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, over accusations of censorship related to the Digital Services Act (DSA), escalating a major US-EU tech conflict.

The U.S. has denied visas to former EU tech chief Thierry Breton and four others, accusing them of a 'censorship' campaign linked to Europe's Digital Services Act (DSA).

The DOJ has released over 11,000 new Epstein files, revealing more of Donald Trump's jet travel and a list of 10 possible co-conspirators. However, heavy redactions are fueling a new wave of controversy.

Despite pressure from the Trump administration, U.S. oil giants are reluctant to return to Venezuela, home to the world's largest oil reserves. We analyze the reasons, from political risk to crumbling infrastructure.

Amidst rising tensions between the Vatican and Israel over the Gaza war, some Jews and Christians in the port city of Haifa are building trust through shared events and dialogue.

The US and China traded accusations at the UN Security Council over America's seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers. Beijing, backed by Russia, decried the move as a violation of international law.

A scholar from a Chinese state-run think tank says China must build an 'original' knowledge system for its border history to counter 'hostile forces in the West,' signaling a new front in geopolitical competition.

A new Pentagon report warns that China's 'historic' military buildup is making the US homeland increasingly vulnerable, citing nuclear, maritime, and cyber capabilities. The report also calls US-China military relations strong.

South Korea and the U.S. have agreed to pursue a stand-alone pact for nuclear-powered submarine cooperation, with working-level talks slated for early 2026. The plan involves using low-enriched uranium to address non-proliferation concerns.