Trump Administration Moves to Remove Biden-Era Ambassadors in Early 2026
Trump admin orders Biden-era ambassadors to vacate posts by mid-Jan 2026, prompting concerns over U.S. diplomatic credibility abroad.
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Yasukuni Shrine: War Memory and Controversy
Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine honors 2.5 million war dead, including Class-A war criminals, sparking regional outcry and a global debate over history and memory.
Joshua knocks out Paul in sixth-round Miami showdown
Anthony Joshua returned to the ring on December 19, 2025, knocking out Jake Paul in the sixth round at Miami’s Kaseya Center, regaining momentum after a 15-month layoff.
Johannesburg Township Shooting Leaves 10 Dead, 10 Injured
Mass shooting near Johannesburg kills 10, wounds 10 on Dec 21, 2025, highlighting ongoing gun violence challenges in South African townships.
Florida Hosts U.S.-Russia Talks to Advance Ukraine Peace
U.S. and Russian envoys met in Florida on Dec 20 for talks aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict, with discussions set to continue and potential trilateral meetings on the horizon.
Ishiba: Nuclear Arms “Never Benefit” Japan
Shigeru Ishiba says nuclear weapons “would never be beneficial” for Japan, warning that arming would force withdrawal from the NPT and IAEA and undermine its civilian nuclear policy.
Sri Lanka Goes Live with Commercial 5G, Boosting Digital Economy
Sri Lanka launched commercial 5G with SLT-Mobitel and Dialog Axiata, marking a leap in connectivity for AI, IoT, AR/VR, and digital growth nationwide.
Venezuela Condemns U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker in International Waters
Venezuela denounces U.S. forces for seizing its oil tanker in international waters, calling the act piracy and a breach of maritime law.
Russia Opposes Japan’s Nuclear Armament Talks
Russian Deputy FM Andrey Rudenko said on Dec. 20 that Moscow opposes Japan’s discussions on revising its non-nuclear principles, warning of destabilizing countermeasures.
Cuba Condemns US Terror Label on Venezuela
Cuba rejects the U.S. decision to label Venezuela a foreign terrorist organization, calling it arbitrary and politically motivated and warning of regional instability.