Politics

The French president's chief silverware keeper and two others are set to stand trial for stealing thousands of euros worth of national heritage tableware from the Elysee Palace, raising fresh concerns over security at France's state institutions.

South Korea reported its 16th highly pathogenic avian influenza case this season at a duck farm in Naju, South Jeolla Province. Authorities are implementing quarantine measures and planning mass inspections.

Lee Jun-seok, a South Korean opposition leader, was questioned for nearly 10 hours on Dec. 21 by a special counsel over allegations of election meddling tied to former first lady Kim Keon Hee and former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Swedish authorities boarded the Russian vessel Adler, an EU-sanctioned ship, after it reported engine trouble in their waters. The inspection involves multiple agencies amid suspicions of illicit transport.

The U.S. is actively pursuing a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, the third such operation in under two weeks, intensifying its economic blockade against the Maduro government.

Cartagena, Colombia, is set to replace its iconic horse-drawn carriages with electric buggies, sparking a debate on tradition, animal welfare, and sustainable tourism.

Israel's defense exports reached a record $15 billion in 2024, driven by demand for 'battle-tested' weapons used in the Gaza war. An analysis of the market shift, ethical controversy, and human impact.

Russia has rejected European and Ukrainian amendments to a U.S.-led peace proposal, casting doubt on the prospects for a diplomatic end to the war as fighting intensifies in the Sumy region.

Amid fierce debate over 'America First,' US foreign policy is at a critical juncture. An analysis of the multifaceted challenges, from tensions with China to evolving alliances.

A look at the world's most telling moments from the third week of December 2025. From scenes of loss in Gaza and Hong Kong to protests in Brussels and Minneapolis, this is the week in photos.

The memorial for Bondi Beach attack victims turned into a site of protest as PM Anthony Albanese was booed, reflecting deep anger within the Jewish community over rising antisemitism and government policy.

On December 21, 2025, Australia held an official day of reflection to honor the 15 people killed by gunmen at Bondi Beach one week earlier, according to reports.