EU Backs Down: 2035 Combustion Car Ban Scaled Back
The EU plans to ease its 2035 ban on new combustion-engine cars, cutting zero-emissions targets to 90% and extending plug-in hybrid and e-fuel exemptions.
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China Accuses Japan of Ambiguity on Taiwan Question
China’s Foreign Ministry criticizes Japan’s deliberate ambiguity on the Taiwan question, accusing Tokyo of misleading the public and evading responsibility.
EU App Developers Demand Fair Fees from Apple
A coalition of 20 app developers urges the EU to enforce the 2023 Digital Markets Act and curb Apple’s fee practices that disadvantage European firms.
Geminids Meteor Shower: Nature’s Reliable Year-End Spectacle
Discover why the Geminids, one of the Northern Hemisphere’s ‘big three’ meteor showers, consistently light up December skies with up to 150 meteors per hour.
Sudan Tops IRC’s 2026 Emergency Watchlist Amid Deepening Crisis
Sudan ranks as the most at-risk country on the IRC’s 2026 Emergency Watchlist for a third consecutive year, as conflict displaces millions amid worsening violence.
US Mass Shootings in 2025: 391 Incidents, 75 at Schools
As of Dec 13, 2025, the US recorded 391 mass shootings, resulting in over 300 deaths and 1,700+ injuries, including 75 incidents on school grounds.
European Leaders Back Multinational Force to Secure Ukraine
European leaders propose a European-led multinational force to secure Ukraine and back peace talks, stressing Ukraine’s right to decide its borders once security is guaranteed.
TikTok’s U.S. Breakup Deadline: What Happens Next?
Today’s deadline for TikTok’s U.S. asset separation has arrived. Here’s what’s next, from regulatory reviews to data security timelines.
Coffee for a Cause: U.S. Shop Empowers Rwandan Communities
A U.S. coffee shop is transforming Rwandan lives through direct trade and community projects, showing how ethical sourcing can brew real-world impact.
Chile’s Far-Right Turn: Kast Wins Presidency
Chile elected José Antonio Kast in a historic rightward shift, winning 58% after a campaign focused on security, immigration and crime—the biggest swing since 1990.