English News Archive — World
December 2025
War — World — Dubai Shines into 2026 with Spectacular Burj Khalifa Fireworks and Light Show
Elections — Brazilans say they want neither Lula nor Bolsonaro on the ballot as election mood shifts to new leaders
World — China Rings In 2026 with Spectacular Nationwide Fireworks Display
Geopolitics — Xi Jinping Declares Unstoppable Reunification with Taiwan as China Reports Robust 2025 Advances and Global Governance Push for 2026 Year of the Horse
World — Sydney Rings in 2026 with Spectacular Harbour Fireworks and Moment of Remembrance
World — Xi Jinping Unveils Ambitious Path to 2030: Reunification Drive, Global Openness, and Breakthroughs in AI, Chips, and Infrastructure for a Strong 15th Five-Year Plan Start
World — EU Dismisses Russian Drone Claim as Tactics to Undermine Peace Efforts Ahead of 2026 Talks
World — China Goes Global: Balancing Expansion with a Strong Domestic Core in 2026
World — U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Moscow Releases Bilingual New Year's Message, Urging Dialogue and Hope Amid War Divisions
Geopolitics — Global Turmoil and Tech-Driven Hope Define 2025 as Trump Returns to White House and World Faces War, Weather, and Innovations
Geopolitics — America Needs Europe to Lead: Alliance Frays as Transatlantic Ties Strain Under Populism and War in Europe
World — West African Rivals Imposing US Traveler Bans in Reciprocal Diplomatic Move as Tensions Rise
War — Israel Uses Heavy Armored Car Bombs to Level Gaza City, Drawing Humanitarian and Legal Scrutiny
Geopolitics — Taiwan Deploys Defensive Barrels at Taipei River Mouth Amid Rising Tensions with China
World — Global High Seas Governance Takes Shape as Landmark Biodiversity Treaty Activates in 2026
Geopolitics — Fragile Calm at the Roof of the World: India-China Standoff Eases but Infrastructures Remain as Military Veil Lingers
Geopolitics — China's Strength Shines in 2025, but Rigid Politics Threaten Long-Term Dynamism
Geopolitics — Arctic Fleet Boost: Rapid Finland-Powered Icebreaker Expansion to Counter Russia and China
Geopolitics — Xi Jinping Pledges Deeper China-Russia Ties in Bold New Era of Cooperation for 2026 and Beyond
Geopolitics — China-Japan Tensions Hit New Low for Over a Decade as Beijing Cranks Up Economic, Military Pressure
World — Israel to revoke licenses of 37 Gaza aid groups over new vetting rules, sparking halt to critical healthcare and child-nutrition aid
World — Doomsday Radio Plays Swan Lake After Kremlin Threats Tied to Putin Assassination Claim, Fueling Crisis-Reflex Speculation
World — Kyslytsya Brands Lavrov a “Bullshitter” Over Putin Residence Claim as Ties Sour Further
Geopolitics — Taiwan Deploys U.S.-Made Abrams as China Mounts Missile Threat and Blockade Drills Around Island
World — Mysterious UVB-76 Broadcast Plays Swan Lake Amid Claims of Altered Soviet Song and Hacking Suspicions as Kremlin-Tensions Rise
Geopolitics — Global Illustrations Trace 2025's Decisive Shifts: From Immigration Debates to AI Frontiers and Clashs of Protectionism
War — Odessa Under Fire: Putin’s Push Intensifies, Threatening Economic Lifeline and Regional Stability
World — Shamanic Beach Predictions Foresee Turbulent 2026: Trump Illness, Maduro Defeat, Fujimori Victory, and End to Russia-Ukraine Conflict
World — China leaps into top ten global ranking as Switzerland extends lead with robust innovation ecosystem and political stability
War — Britain Allegedly Targeted Putin with Drones Without Trump’s Knowledge, MI6 Chief Linked to Ukraine Roots
World — Saudi Arabia launches airstrike on Mukalla as UAE-linked weapon shipment sparks Yemen conflict escalation
Geopolitics — Uyghurs Face Global Pressure as Nations Deport, Exile, and Deter Refugees Amid China’s Pushback
War — Russian Casualties Surge to Record Pace as Peace Talks Intensify, Officials Warn of Escalating Toll
Geopolitics — US to Modernize Arctic Fleet with up to Four Large Icebreakers in \$6.1B Finland Deal to Counter Russia, China Presence
Climate — Record Heat Surges Past 1.5°C as Global Crisis Deepens; 2025 Sees 157 Extreme Events and Widening Impacts Across Unprepared Regions
World — Openness Fuels Golden Ages: History Shows Prosperity Falls When Societies Close Doors
World — Iran Protests Surge as Economic Struggles, Repression Fuel Calls for Change and Monarchy Return
World — Global Growth on the Horizon: Resource-Rich Nations Lead 2026 as Conflicts Fade and Leaders Face Upbeat Yet Uncertain Mandates
World — Ukraine Denies Drone Strike on Putin Residence as Moscow Pushes Peace Talks Boundary
World — Global Birth Surge: Nigeria Leads with 7.6 Million as Africa Drives 132.3 Million World Total while Europe Falls and Asia Dominates
Geopolitics — Taiwan Crisis Threatens Japan: Critical Proximity, Allied Stakes, and Seaborne chokepoints Shape a High-Rines Conflict Edge
World — Switzerland Reclaims Top Spot in Global Innovation Ranking as China Breaks Into Top 10 for First Time
Geopolitics — China Surges in 2025: Tech Breakthroughs, Expanding Belt and Road Influence, and Strong Growth Despite Global Shifts
Journalism — Public Outcry Grows as Minnesota Fraud Probe Expands Over Millions Vanishing into Shell Companies, Taxpayers Demanding Accountability
Geopolitics — Trump says Putin offers Ukraine energy at "very low prices" to end war, signaling economic path to peace
Geopolitics — Washington brands EU as over-regulated, slow to act ally in reform push
Geopolitics — Trump Says Putin “Very Serious About Peace” as Talks Near Final Stage
Immigration — Immigration Raids Intensify in Columbus, Targeting Individuals with Criminal Histories as Local Police Refuse to Enforce Status-Based Arrests
Geopolitics — Ukrainian Flag Rally on Bridge to Mar-a-Lago Ahead of Zelenskyy–Trump Meeting
Wildlife — Rare Flat-Headed Cat Spotted in Malaysia's Tangkulap Forest Reserve on Borneo
World — Thailand-Cambodia Agree to Peace Pause Under Original Treaty, U.S.-Facilitated Ceasefire Sparks Regional Stability
Geopolitics — Zelenskiy Lands in Miami for Talks with Trump as Kyiv-8:00 PM Kyiv Time Looms; Putin’s Stance Remains Unchanged, Sky News Says
Infrastructure — Britain’s Rush to Reinvent the Grid: Renewables Surge Yet Transmission Bottlenecks and Wildlife Battles Hold Back AI Power Boom
Geopolitics — Lavrov Calls Europe the “Main Obstacle to Peace” as Tensions Persist
Elections — Prominent Far-Left Billionaire and Family Surge Donations to Letitia James as Trump Case Sparks Debate Over Influence in NY Politics
Geopolitics — Lavrov: Any Attack on Russia Will Trigger Devastating Response, No Basis for Fear of Russia Initiating War
Geopolitics — China-U.S. China-Japan tensions flare after prime minister's remarks; Beijing unleashes harsh poem and sword-ready cartoon over Taiwan and imperial history
Geopolitics — China Projects Strength in 2025 but Faces Long-Term Growth Hurdles from Rigid Politics
Immigration — Honduran Woman Arrested After Collision with Federal Immigration Vehicle During Louisiana Enforcement Operation
Geopolitics — China Unveils Extensive Air Defense Network to Guard Major Cities as Taiwan Tensions Escalate and U.S.-Japan-South Korea Threats Loom
Geopolitics — Rising Tensions in Asia-Pacific Prompt Alarm Over Japan and Philippines Risk; Global Stability in Focus
Geopolitics — Putin vows to press on with military aims as Zelensky seeks peace plan with Trump amid drone and missile onslaught and contested Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia gains
World — Lewis and Clark: Pioneering Westward Glory Unfolds as Expedition Links Rivers to Pacific and Nation’s Future
War — Russian Volunteer Corps Chief Denis Kapustin Reported Killed in Zaporizhzhia Front after FPV Drone Strike
Disaster — Several Kyiv high-rise fires after overnight Russian strikes injure at least five, engulfing upper floors of a 24-story building
Geopolitics — China Expands Global Dominance in Manufacturing, AI, and Green Tech Amid Shifting U.S. Policies in 2025
Trade — Trump’s Tariffs Surge to 100-Year High, Redefine Supply Chains and Lift Government Revenue to Record Levels
Geopolitics — US, Finland to Build Up to 11 Arctic Icebreakers as Coast Guard Expands Polar Fleet to Counter Russia and China
Geopolitics — Israel Becomes First Nation to Recognize Somaliland Independence, Sparking Regional Diplomatic Rift
World — The Internal Threat to Liberal Democracies: From Elite Erosion to Nativist Resurgence
Geopolitics — Belarus Aids Russian Drone Campaign Against Ukraine, Sparking Lukewarm Sovereignty Warnings from Zelensky
Geopolitics — Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Paving Path for Ambitious Ties and Regional Realignments
War — Zelensky Seeks Referendum on Peace Plan, Ties Ceasefire to Weekend Global Talks with Trump and Allies, Plans Mar-a-Lago Visit for Direct Negotiations
World — Putin Declares 2026 the Year of Unity for Russia to Strengthen National Cohesion and Harmony Across Diversity
World — Baby Steps Spark Big Push: New Plan Accelerates Progress Toward Major Breakthrough
World — China sanctions US defense firms over Taiwan arms sales, signaling sharpened bi-lateral tensions and potential supply chain disruption
World — Humankind’s 10-Million-Year Booze Love Affair Faces Turning Point as Consumption Peaks and Declines Hit Wealthier Nations
War — Controversial Drone Boss Seizes Command: Ex-Plumber-Entrepreneur Crowned as New Leader Sparks Outcry Among Pro-War Bloggers
Infrastructure — Permian Basin Faces Unprecedented Overdrive as Shale Boom Strains Infrastructure and Stability
World — China Breaks Top 10 in Global Innovation Ranking as Switzerland Reaffirms Lead
Geopolitics — China-Japan Tensions Plunge to New Lows as Frosty Winter Deepens Diplomatic Strain
World — María Corina Machado Escapes Venezuela Through 10 Checkpoints to Norway, as Nobel Moment Goes Ahead Abroad
Geopolitics — China Secures Geopolitical Victory in 2025, Redrawing Global Power Balance
War — Trump Orders Deadly Strike on ISIS Targets in Nigeria, Says “Merry Christmas to All, Including the Dead Terrorists”
Elections — Witness Claims Unusual Military Ballot Pattern in 2020 Hearing, Asserts Fraud Allegations
Immigration — U.S. Clamps Down on Visas: 95,000 Revocations in 2025, Over 8,000 from International Students amid “America First” Push
Geopolitics — Nations Unite in Arctic Edge: Expanding Icebreaker Fleet with Finland to Counter Northward Threats and Bolster Regional Security
Immigration — Frey's ICE Remarks Spark Fury: Warnings of Violence and Escalation in Minneapolis Under Fire over Immigration Enforcement
Geopolitics — America's Chipmaking Debate: Domestic Pushes Strain Global Partnerships as Intel Slips from Top Tier
Development — Global Human Development Stalls Across 193 Nations, Halting Progress Across Key Indicators
World — Open to the World: Civilizations Flourished Through Openness, Adaptability, and Inclusion, Not Isolationism
Terrorism — Turkish Raid Detains 115 IS Suspects in Istanbul, Seizing Firearms as 22 Remain at Large Over Planned Christmas and New Year Attacks
Geopolitics — China’s 2026 Pivot: From Defense to Offense as Trade, Taiwan, and Global Rules Clash with Growing Ambition
Geopolitics — India pours hundreds of millions into Himalayan infrastructure to bolster defenses amid China tensions
World — Putin Warned of Long-Term Clash if Ukraine Joins NATO, Citing History, Demographics, and Strategic Risks in Declassified Transcripts
World — The Smoky Saga of Lapsang Souchong: From Wuyi Fire-Dried Roots to China’s Quiet Rebirth and a New Unsmoked Variant
World — Uyghur Asylum Dilemma: Global Pressure and Chinese Backlash Threaten Mass Returns
Journalism — Journalist Refuses to Acknowledge Genetic Differences Between Black and White Women as Backlash Grows Over Interview
World — Stark Contrast at Christmas Markets: German Festivities Shaken by Demonstrations as Polish Holiday Atmosphere Remains Calm