Dec 31 - Russia’s top general said its forces were pressing forward in northeastern Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin had ordered expansion of territory Moscow calls a buffer zone there in 2026, Russian news agencies said on Wednesday.
[Cosafa] South Africa advanced to the Round of 16 of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, while Angola must wait to see if they will joint them in the next stage as one of the four best third-placed sides.
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
Dec 31 - Myanmar's junta said slightly more than half of eligible voters cast their ballot in the first phase of a three-stage national election at the weekend, a figure that was markedly lower than the previous two elections.
Disney’s “Avatar: Fire And Ash” held the No. 1 position at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, adding £6.1 million ($8.2 million) and lifting its total to £20.8 million ($28 million), according to Comscore. The threequel comfortably dominated the Christmas
On December 8, the United Nations Security Council’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team released its 16th report, offering the most authoritative international assessment of governance under the Taliban administration in Afghanistan. The report highlights that
The board of Warner Bros. Discovery is poised to reject the amended takeover offer fielded by Paramount Skydance last week as David Ellison keeps up his pursuit of the assets he sees as crucial to building a 21st century Hollywood heavyweight. Bloomberg News reported Tuesday
The pop star previously donated to several organizations this season including Feeding America and MusiCares
Thailand's foreign ministry says the move was a "demonstration of goodwill and confidence-building".
A Chinese research ship that serves as a base for submersible vessels was spotted around 35km off the coast of the northern Cagayan province.
The U.S. added silver to its nationally designated list of critical minerals in November.
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 31 - Thailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian soldiers it had detained since July under the renewed ceasefire the two countries agreed on the weekend to end a border conflict, Cambodian and Thai authorities said.
Its Foreign Ministry said the release was done “as a demonstration of goodwill and confidence-building”.
India’s electronics story is often framed through incentives, factory announcements or ambitions around semiconductor fabrication. Yet the more consequential shift underway is quieter and more structural. India is entering a “Second Wave” of electronics and hardware
Many said the verdict raised fresh questions over the independence of Malaysia’s institutions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 - Anti-graft activists in Malaysia have renewed calls for sweeping reforms to tackle corruption and prevent a repeat of 1MDB, after former Prime Minister Najib Razak was convicted last week over the $4.5 billion scandal at the state fund.
The stabbing was not life-threatening.
Enforcement operations will focus on tourist hot spots to curb the disposal of small litter.
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha on Tuesday condemned statements alleging that Kyiv initiated an attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s compound. “We were disappointed and concerned to see the statements by Emirati, Indian, and Pakistani sides
Ratings for the Kennedy Center Honors took a sharp decline this year. The poor turnout comes shortly after Donald Trump added his name to the historic forum. This year’s Kennedy Center Honors, hosted by Trump, averaged 3.01 million viewers, according to a report from Nielsen
TAIPEI, Dec 31 - Taiwan stayed on high alert on Wednesday after China staged massive military drills around the island the previous day, keeping its emergency maritime response centre running, the head of the island's coast guard said.
Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, died on Tuesday (Dec 30) aged 80.
Dec 31 - A handbook found during a police raid on a compound used by a cyberfraud gang in the Philippines offers detailed instructions in Chinese for conducting scams and reveals a blueprint for grooming and deception.
One man stuck on a train to Paris says staff told him there was a "50% chance we go to Paris, 50% chance we go back to London".
The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.
New York Mayor Eric Adams (D) said he would attend the inauguration of Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani (D) despite a disparaging campaign season. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is set to swear in Mamdani, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is also set to introduce the newly elected
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for state Senate in Iowa on Tuesday, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority in the chamber, Decision Desk HQ projects. Hardman, the West Des Moines mayor pro tempore, defeated Republican Lucas Loftin to fill the seat
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.
New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just one standard drink a day is linked to a roughly 50% higher risk of mouth cancer, with the greatest danger tied to locally brewed alcohol. When alcohol use
After George Clooney said he felt that newly-named editor-in-chief Bari Weiss was “dismantling CBS News as we speak,” Weiss has responded by inviting him to visit the CBS newsroom. “Bonjour, Mr. Clooney! Big fan of your work. It sounds like you’d like to learn more about ours.
Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of multiple clinical trials. The improvement was small and short-lived, while side effects were more common. Products with little or no THC, including
North Korea is also expected to further bolster its defence capabilities in the upcoming years.
The CIA's recent drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility keeps President Trump’s options open in the country as he intensifies his pressure campaign, effectively expanding U.S. attacks onto land without committing the U.S. to an invasion of Venezuela. However, the commander
The intermittent nature of solar energy poses challenges to grid stability, making accurate ultra-short-term solar irradiance forecasting crucial for balancing supply and demand. However, traditional numerical weather prediction models often struggle with cloud initialization,
Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.
A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.
The Trump administration has ramped up scrutiny of Minnesota’s social services programs amid allegations of fraud. Independent journalist Nick Shirley released a video detailing his investigation into the issue on Friday, sparking a renewed interest into the allegations. The
Palladium is widely used in various industries and everyday products, including smartphones, semiconductor manufacturing processes, and hydrogen fuel cells. It is an essential metal that acts as an excellent catalyst even in minute quantities, reducing pollutants and enhancing
Visual evidence of our planet’s curvature is relatively recent The post The Photos That Shaped Our Understanding of Earth’s Shape appeared first on Nautilus .
Manolo Cabrera and Hugo Lara are selling out shows, making hits with Peso Pluma, and revolutionizing electronic music
The service, which had been operating for nine years, will be terminated from Jan 1.
Meyer Gottlieb, who headed Samuel Goldwyn Films and produced films including “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” died Monday in Los Angeles. He was 86. Tom Rothman, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said in a statement, “Meyer was a
Global gold prices have surged 67 per cent so far in 2025.
LONDON, Dec 30 - Britain said on Tuesday that China's military exercises around Taiwan increased the risk of escalation, and reiterated a call for restraint.
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
