Taiwan: Chinese military exercises affect over 100,000 international passengers.
Taipei [Taiwan], December 30: Taiwan announced that mainland China's military exercises around the island would affect flights for more than 100,000 passengers.
The Israeli army has deployed its first 'Iron Beam' anti-aircraft laser
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 30: President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Peace in Ukraine 'is very close'
Kyiv [Ukraine], December 30: US President Donald Trump declared that they are closer to a peace agreement for Ukraine, although he acknowledged that thorny issues...
US senators warn of the dangers of AI
Washington [US], December 30: The Guardian reported on December 29th that US Senator Bernie Sanders continued to criticize artificial intelligence (AI), accusing the financial ambitions...
South Korea faces a downward population spiral
Seoul [South Korea], December 30: Record-low birth rates are plunging South Korea into an unprecedented demographic crisis, resulting in thousands of school closures and many...
President Trump says 59 countries want to wipe out Hamas
Washington [US], December 30: In a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump said that Hamas forces in the...
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking President Putin's residence
Moscow [Russia], December 30: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin's state residence.
North Korea develops new multiple rocket launcher system.
Pyongyang [North Korea], December 30: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected an ammunition factory and said that a multiple rocket launcher system built there would...
What did Trump say about China's large-scale military exercises around Taiwan?
Washington [US], December 30: On December 29, US President Donald Trump commented on China's recent live-fire military exercises around Taiwan.
Did Trump reveal that the US has begun ground attacks in Venezuela?
Washington [US], December 30: US President Donald Trump announced on December 29 that the US had "attacked" an area in Venezuela believed to be where...
Back to results Homes damaged in Nigeria after U.S.-backed strikes target ISIS...
Washington [US], December 30: U.S.-backed airstrikes targeted Islamic State-linked camps in northwest Nigeria, with debris from the operation damaging homes in Kwara State, the Nigerian...
Thailand to release detained Cambodian soldiers once peace is restored
Bangkok [Thailand], December 30: Thailand will release detained Cambodian soldiers once peace is restored, a Thai official said on Saturday, after the two countries agreed...
Zelensky says Russian attacks show Putin avoids peace
Moscow [Russia], December 30: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow's huge aerial assault on Kyiv and the surrounding region proved Russian President Vladimir Putin is...
US offers 15-year security guarantee to Ukraine, talks continue
Washington [US], December 30: The US has offered Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years, Volodymyr Zelensky has said, during talks on a revised peace plan...
Precious metals slide as investors lock in gains
New York [US], December 30: Precious metals prices fell sharply on Monday as investors took profits following strong recent rallies, with silver and platinum retreating...
Morocco, Mali, South Africa secure last-16 berths in AFCON
Rabat [Morocco], December 30: Morocco, Mali, and South Africa have all booked their places in the now-running CAF AFCON 2025 knockout stages following tonight's final...
Security Council renews mandate of Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate for one year
New York [US], December 30: Unanimously adopting resolution 2810 (2025) , the Security Council renewed the mandate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the...
Security Council renews peacekeeping mandate in Golan Heights for six months
New York [US], December 30: The UN Security Council has renewed the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Syrian Golan...
UN chief welcomes $2 billion US contribution to humanitarian efforts
New York [US], December 30: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday welcomed the United States' announcement of an initial $2 billion humanitarian contribution to support...
Two helicopters collide in mid-air in the US
Washington [US], December 29: Two helicopters collided in mid-air and crashed into a field in New Jersey, with one helicopter severely damaged and the other...
Kim Jong-un inspects strategic cruise missile drills
Seoul [South Korea], December 29: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally supervised the exercise involving the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles.
Israel deploys 'Iron Beam' anti-aircraft laser for its military
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 29: The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced on December 28th that it had deployed its first combat-ready air defense laser, a...
China announces 'Justice Mission 2025' military exercise around Taiwan
Beijing [China], December 29: China announced live-fire drills around Taiwan, publicly stating for the first time that the exercises around the island are aimed at...
Archaeological discoveries that will shake the world in 2025
Washington [US], December 29: Thanks to a combination of modern tools and traditional excavation methods, 2025 will see impressive discoveries in archaeology.
Trump and Zelensky have just finished negotiations; what's the situation now?
Washington [US], December 29: The US and Ukraine say progress has been made and they are close to an agreement to end the fighting in...
Spanish family of four feared lost after tourist boat sinks in Indonesia
Jakarta [Indonesia], December 29: Rescue teams on Sunday resumed the search for four Spanish nationals missing after a tourist boat sank in rough seas off...
Son of jailed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi slams elections as...
Bangkok [Thailand], December 29: The son of jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi strongly criticized the parliamentary elections staged by the military...