South Korea's rival political parties have reached a surprise agreement to appoint a special counsel to investigate a major scandal involving the Unification Church. The probe follows public pressure and could implicate high-profile figures from both parties.

Gaza's ancient Great Omari Mosque, a site with a 2,000-year history, has been destroyed in the conflict. This article analyzes the significance of its loss and the broader implications for cultural heritage in war.

As 2025 ends, the U.S. Congress faces criticism for a lack of legislative achievements and a rise in retirements. Former lawmakers warn the institution is 'in a coma,' citing long-term systemic issues.

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to military talks to halt border clashes, but new fighting erupted just hours later, putting ASEAN's mediation efforts to the test.

Several state attorneys general claim the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a move they warn could leave consumers vulnerable.

Canada names former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman as its new ambassador to the U.S. amid tense relations and ahead of crucial USMCA trade renegotiations with the Trump administration.

Dozens of international aid groups face operational closure in Gaza and the West Bank under new Israeli registration rules, prompting UN warnings of a potential humanitarian collapse.

A Chinese father and his 6-year-old son were deported from the U.S. after being separated, a move an activist calls a coercive tactic to force the father's compliance.

China is set to impose an export licensing system on steel products from January 1, a strategic move seen as an attempt to cool rising trade tensions with its new, vital export partners in the developing world.

Fearing detention by ICE, many immigrants in the U.S. are skipping their court dates, resulting in automatic deportation orders and raising serious questions about access to justice.

The US FCC has banned approvals for new drone models from China's DJI and all other foreign makers, citing national security risks. The move is a major escalation in US-China tech tensions but does not affect existing drones.

Analysts suggest Beijing is recalibrating its Taiwan policy, shifting from overt military threats to a sophisticated 'soft power' campaign involving cultural propaganda and governance visions in late 2025.