December 2025

China launches live-fire war games around Taiwan after US arms deal China has announced a major mobilization of its armed forces, including the army, navy, air force and missile units, around Taiwan for live-fire military exercises following Taiwan’s $11 billion arms deal with the United States. China says the drills, dubbed “Justice Mission-2025,” are a

Stock broker monitors stock prices during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi, January 21, 2025. — INP The stock market rose on Monday as optimism over a potential investment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Fauji Foundation, with a settlement of 1 billion. USD, increased risk appetite and drove the

Gordon Ramsay accused of ‘adding more drama’ amid Adam Peaty wedding tensions Gordon Ramsay reportedly made harsh comments aimed indirectly at his new son-in-law Adam Peaty’s parents during a speech at his daughter Holly’s wedding to the swimmer on Saturday at Bath Abbey. According to reports, most of the groom’s family was not present. Additional

The Sydney Opera House is illuminated by candlelight in Sydney on 21 December 2025, as part of a national day of reflection in honor of the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack. — AFP Albanese supports NSW-led commission and opposes federal inquiry. Minister warns that national investigation could amplify the worst voices. Families call

A police car outside a Surinamese court. Surinamese journalist Mones Nazarali was arrested and charged with defamation and several other crimes on May 3, 2022. — Reuters Four of the victims are allegedly the stabber’s own children. A sixth child and an adult seriously injured, hospitalized. Officers shot and wounded suspect after he attacked police