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Myanmar's Rohingya Genocide Case Reaches Critical Stage at World Court
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Myanmar's Rohingya Genocide Case Reaches Critical Stage at World Court

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hear the merits of The Gambia's landmark genocide case against Myanmar over its 2017 crackdown on the Rohingya. An analysis of the legal stakes and political ironies.

60 Minutes Shelves Investigation Into Trump-Era Detainee Transfers to El Salvador 'Megaprison'
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60 Minutes Shelves Investigation Into Trump-Era Detainee Transfers to El Salvador 'Megaprison'

CBS's 60 Minutes has reportedly cancelled a broadcast investigating the transfer of detainees by the Trump administration to El Salvador's controversial CECOT megaprison, raising questions about the decision.

South Korea Breaks Stalemate on $5 Billion Destroyer Project with New Bidding Rules
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South Korea Breaks Stalemate on $5 Billion Destroyer Project with New Bidding Rules

South Korea's DAPA has decided on a selective bidding process for its ₩7 trillion ($5B) next-gen destroyer project, aiming to end a stalemate caused by a legal feud between Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai.

In Rare Accord, China Highlights Drug Bust Following U.S. Tip-Off
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In Rare Accord, China Highlights Drug Bust Following U.S. Tip-Off

China's state media is highlighting the sentencing of two men for drug-related money laundering, a case that originated from a U.S. intelligence tip-off, signaling rare cooperation amid broader tensions.

J.D. Vance Defines the Conservative Movement with a Single Boundary: Patriotism
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J.D. Vance Defines the Conservative Movement with a Single Boundary: Patriotism

At the Turning Point conference, Vice President J.D. Vance defined patriotism as the only boundary for the conservative movement, sparking a debate on its future and inclusivity.

Swiss Court Admits Landmark Climate Lawsuit Against Cement Giant Holcim
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Swiss Court Admits Landmark Climate Lawsuit Against Cement Giant Holcim

In a historic first for Switzerland, a court has agreed to hear a climate change case brought by Indonesian islanders against cement giant Holcim, setting a major precedent for corporate accountability.

Senior Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing; Investigators Cite Possible Ukrainian Link
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Senior Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing; Investigators Cite Possible Ukrainian Link

A car bomb in Moscow killed Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov on Dec. 22, 2025. Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a murder investigation, citing Ukrainian intelligence as a possible orchestrator.

Trump's 'Great Gamble': Can a Businessman Envoy 'Make Iraq Great Again'?
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Trump's 'Great Gamble': Can a Businessman Envoy 'Make Iraq Great Again'?

The Trump administration has appointed businessman Mark Savaya as a special envoy to Iraq with a mission to "Make Iraq Great Again." Can this unconventional, transactional approach succeed in stabilizing the nation and curbing Iranian influence?

Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing, Officials Say
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Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing, Officials Say

Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, a high-ranking Russian military official, was killed in a car bomb explosion in Moscow, according to Russia's Investigative Committee.

Japan Clears Path to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Plant, Testing Post-Fukushima Resolve
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Japan Clears Path to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Plant, Testing Post-Fukushima Resolve

The Niigata assembly has cleared the final hurdle for restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility, the world's largest nuclear plant, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.

Fighting Flares Between Kaspara and Rydonia Hours Before Crucial Peace Talks
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Fighting Flares Between Kaspara and Rydonia Hours Before Crucial Peace Talks

Fighting has resumed between Kaspara and Rydonia in the disputed Azure Coast, just hours before their foreign ministers were to meet in Malaysia for de-escalation talks.

South Korean Ruling Party Pushes for Special Insurrection Tribunal, Opposition Launches Filibuster
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South Korean Ruling Party Pushes for Special Insurrection Tribunal, Opposition Launches Filibuster

On Dec. 22, 2025, South Korea's ruling Democratic Party introduced a bill for a special insurrection tribunal, prompting the opposition PPP to launch a filibuster in a major clash over judicial independence.