Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announce new operating conditions for the Strait of Hormuz, effectively ending previous maritime status for US and Israeli vessels.
Following reports of 600 deaths in Iran protests, President Trump imposes a 25% tariff on countries trading with Tehran. Military action remains “on the table.”
Inside Donald Trump’s “psychological” push for Greenland. From mocking dog sleds to asserting American dominance in the Arctic.
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One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammed al-Jolani) seeks Western legitimacy despite his jihadist past, facing ideological and territorial challenges.
Key European leaders join Zelensky in London to strategize a response to the US-backed peace plan, which involves Ukraine making territorial concessions in exchange for ceasefire.
A devastating fire at the popular Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, a major international tourist destination, killed 25 people after a suspected gas cylinder explosion. The tragedy highlights India’s recurring crisis of poor fire safety in entertainment venues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences as officials vow a stringent inquiry and criminal action against any found negligent.
The Hong Kong LegCo election is underway, the second under Beijing’s “patriots only” system. With 161 loyalist candidates competing for 90 seats, the government has deployed an unprecedented mobilization campaign—using free vouchers, mascots, and a pop-song theme—to boost turnout from the record-low 30% seen in 2021. The poll’s legitimacy is being heavily tested following the deadly Tai Po fire tragedy.
As Russia launched a massive strike on Kremenchuk, European leaders are set to meet in London to solidify an alternative peace track to the US-led plan. French President Emmanuel Macron, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will discuss security guarantees and the UK’s proposal for a “coalition of the willing”—a system aimed at underwriting Kyiv’s defense post-ceasefire to deter a second invasion.
A rapid-moving fire near Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast damaged or destroyed at least 12 homes, leaving residents like Tony Stellino devastated on the eve of Christmas
The murder of 11 people in a mass shooting at an unlicensed hostel bar in Saulsville, Pretoria, starkly illustrates South Africa’s severe crime problem. The nation’s murder rate stands at 45 per 100,000, with police data showing an average of 63 people killed daily. Authorities warn that illegal liquor premises are the primary location for these mass attacks.
Moscow dramatically intensified its military campaign during a US-Ukrainian peace summit, launching 653 drones and 51 missiles across Ukraine. Concurrently, President Vladimir Putin warned Kyiv to fully withdraw from the Donbas this week or face “liberation by force.” The escalation highlights the deep divisions over the US peace plan and future Nato membership, which Russia views as a “key question” for the region.
Adidas successfully defended itself against investors claiming they were misled about Kanye West’s volatile conduct, highlighting the inherent risks of celebrity brand partnerships in the face of brand crisis
Communications Minister Anika Wells justifies Australia’s new social media law as protection for “Generation Alpha” from predatory algorithms. The intense debate includes fears of youth isolation and children migrating to apps like Lemon8 and Yope