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North Korea's Kim Jong Un has revealed an 8,700-tonne nuclear-powered submarine, condemning a new US-South Korea deal. The move, along with a missile test and Russian backing, elevates regional tensions.

India's exports to the U.S. surged over 22% in November despite 50% tariffs. However, experts caution this may be a temporary 'sugar high' driven by a low base and frontloading ahead of new trade policies.

The White House has ordered the U.S. military to focus on a two-month "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil, according to a U.S. official. This strategy prioritizes economic pressure over immediate military action.

Four UN human rights experts have condemned the US naval blockade of Venezuela as 'illegal armed aggression,' citing over 100 deaths and violations of international law.

A rare report on Chinese state TV shows the PLA conducting wargame simulations of battles in the Gulf of Mexico, near Cuba and Mexico, signaling a potential expansion of its global military ambitions.

The Trump administration has sanctioned Thierry Breton, the former EU commissioner behind the Digital Services Act (DSA), and four others, accusing them of censoring US platforms. The move deepens the transatlantic rift on tech regulation.

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).

A small Mexican Navy plane crashed off the coast of Galveston, Texas, during a medical mission, killing at least five of the eight people on board. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

After repeated delays, Taiwan's newly ordered F-16V fighter jets have begun ground tests in the US. This marks a crucial step in bolstering Taiwan's air defense amid rising tensions with China.

In late 2025, US-India relations have entered a 'fragile phase' amid growing distrust. Nikkei Asia reports that PM Modi is avoiding President Trump, a development that could allow China to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific.