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.

A large-scale manhunt has been launched in Johannesburg, South Africa, following a mass shooting. The incident highlights the country's ongoing security challenges with violent crime.

In the final week of 2025, Asia grapples with a deepening Thai-Cambodian border conflict, India's aviation sector turmoil, and critical economic decisions from Japan to China. PRISM breaks down the key events.

A mass shooting at a tavern near Johannesburg, South Africa, has left nine dead and ten injured, prompting a manhunt. The incident underscores the country's severe gun violence crisis, fueled by illegal firearms and systemic challenges.

Three months after taking office, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's approval rating holds strong at 75%. This gives her a mandate to tackle a BOJ rate hike and tense China relations, but challenges loom.

Saudi Arabia has set a new annual execution record for the second straight year, with at least 347 people put to death. The surge, largely driven by a 'war on drugs', unfolds under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's rule, raising questions about his reform agenda and the lack of international repercussions.

A shooting at a pub in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, South Africa, on early Sunday has left nine people dead and at least 10 others injured, authorities report. An investigation is ongoing.

Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, a crucial independent news source for war-torn Sudan, is on the brink of closure due to budget cuts. This analysis explores the impact of its potential silence on a spiraling humanitarian crisis.

An Amsterdam-based journalism outlet providing vital survival information to people in war-torn Sudan is facing closure due to severe cuts in foreign aid funding.

China's state media has released footage of a PLA war game simulating a fight between its J-16 fighters and the French Rafale, a move seen as a strategic signal to rivals like India.