One of the most notable choices in 2025 was Europe’s decision to turn the other cheek. In April, when the United States chose to impose its highest tariffs for a century on imports from the European Union, the world’s largest trading bloc would have been perfectly justified in
She said security precautions have been taken for his safety, but there is no preferential treatment.
Authorities will divert international flights away from dangerous areas.
A year later, officials have yet to release a full accounting of the tragedy.
A year later, officials have yet to release a full accounting of the tragedy.
The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.
Noor Ahmad Noor, director-general at Kabul’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also visited several madrasahs.
MOSCOW, Dec 29 - The Kremlin said on Monday that Ukraine should withdraw its troops from the part of Donbas that it still controls if it wanted peace, and that if Kyiv did not strike a deal then it would lose yet more territory.
Named Kaundinya, its 20m long hull is sewn together with coconut coir rope rather than nailed.
Since its launch in January, more than 11,000 children nationwide have been affected by food poisoning.
The country’s first post-coup election phase has concluded, but analysts say the process is unlikely to deliver meaningful political change.
The military-style Hengshui model seems to have lost its magic.
Dec 29 - China launched its most extensive war games around Taiwan on Monday called \"Justice Mission 2025\" to showcase Beijing's ability to cut off the island from outside support in a conflict.
Cambodia’s foreign minister describes the incident as “a small issue”.
The suspect is accused of abusing hamsters, guinea pigs, pygmy squirrels and Mongolian gerbils.
The boat was carrying 11 people.
JAKARTA, Dec 29 - Indonesian rescuers on Monday found a body during the search for Spanish soccer coach Fernando Martin and his children after their boat sank near the coast of a popular tourist spot on Friday, the country's rescue agency said.
Analysts say the alliance could jeopardise the National Citizen Party’s future.
Sources say an initial heavy diplomatic and parliamentary schedule pushed back the relocation.
There were 36.8 million visitors to Japan in 2024, of which about 690,000 were aged four or younger.
His lawyer confirmed that the appeal was filed on Dec 24.
A local government tore down a monument honouring Chinese contributions to the Panama Canal.
The body of the female victim was found floating near the northern waters of Serai island, about 1km from the site of the sinking.
China and Indonesia did more than commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2025. They stress-tested what partnership means when economic ambition, geopolitical flux and domestic governance collide. The year delivered tangible bilateral progress across diplomacy, defense,
Domestic travellers are increasingly flocking to alternative and closer destinations.
Thailand and Cambodia's top diplomats travelled to the Chinese province of Yunnan for trilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss the border situation.
Zubeen Garg was 52 when he died in Singapore on Sep 19.
Thailand and Cambodia plan to rebuild mutual trust and consolidate a ceasefire, Beijing said.
The incident took place at night, when many elderly residents were likely resting in their rooms.
The first summit meeting of the Central Asia Plus Japan Dialogue was held in Tokyo on December 20, 2025, bringing together the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Leaders discussed economic
Floods and landslides in Sumatra have killed over 1,100 people, with around 400,000 still displaced.
Ahmed al Ahmed was at the beach buying a cup of coffee when the shooting occurred.
JAKARTA, Dec 29 - Indonesia's central government will support the plans of several regions to forgo fireworks while celebrating New Year this week in solidarity with the victims of recent floods on the island of Sumatra, an official in the president's office said on Monday.
The West Bengal government plans to shut down the 152-year-old system, keeping only a short heritage route.
Iran’s nuclear reset suggests that while US and Israeli strikes may have shattered facilities, they have not extinguished its ambition to rebuild a survivable nuclear deterrent—possibly with help from North Korea. This month, the Italian Institute for International Political
Firefighters with six trucks needed more than two hours to extinguish the blaze in the city of Manado.
Authorities say the actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a shop owner, saved countless lives.
NEW DELHI, Dec 29 - For more than a century, trams have rumbled past Kolkata's crumbling colonial facades, with their chiming bells contributing to the city's soundtrack as they ferried generations of commuters.
Bersatu Perlis chief Abu Bakar Hamzah was appointed the state’s new chief minister after his predecessor – PAS’ Mohd Shukri Ramli – stepped down from his post on Christmas Day.
Officials spent 40 minutes dismantling the travelator to free him, but he was later pronounced dead.
Two more phases are scheduled for Jan 11 and Jan 25.
ISTANBUL, Dec 29 - Seven Turkish police officers were wounded during a clash with suspected Islamic State militants in Yalova province in northwest Turkey on Monday, state broadcaster TRT Haber reported.
