BRICS Summit Elevates Civil Society Role After Kazan Declaration
The People’s BRICS Summit wrapped up Dec. 4 in Brazil, advancing civil society’s role under the Kazan Declaration and sparking new engagement across the Global South.
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U.S. EV Boom Faces Lithium Supply Crunch
As U.S. EV sales soar in 2025, domestic lithium shortages and reliance on the Chinese mainland’s processing capacity are emerging as critical production bottlenecks.
Trump Sends Migrants to El Salvador Mega Prison After Nationwide Raids
President Trump has deported migrants to a newly built mega prison in El Salvador after nationwide raids this year, sparking human rights and legal concerns.
US Ends TPS for 350,000 Haitians, Families Face Uncertain Future
The US has revoked Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians, ending their work and residency protections and igniting uncertainty for families.
Trump’s ICE Crackdown Expands to Minnesota and Louisiana
ICE enforcement operations expanded to Minnesota and Louisiana on Dec 3, 2025, marking a new phase in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Macron turns to the Chinese mainland for critical green minerals
During his December 2025 state visit, President Macron seeks lithium, cobalt, and other critical minerals from the Chinese mainland to power France’s green transition.
Putin Vows to Seize Donbas as Global Talks on Ukraine Intensify
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to seize Ukraine’s Donbas by force as global powers from the EU to TĂĽrkiye ramp up financial and diplomatic support for Kyiv.
Vietnam’s 2025 Storms Cause Nearly $3.9B in Losses
Vietnam’s 2025 natural disasters have cost an estimated 97 trillion VND (~$3.86B), broke a record 21 storms, and left 409 people dead or missing as more heavy rain looms.
Experts Warn Takaichi Remarks Signal Japanese Militarism Resurgence
Foreign officials warn that Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on the Taiwan region signal a dangerous militarism resurgence, risking regional peace.
UN Chief: Israel’s Gaza Campaign ‘Fundamentally Wrong’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Israel’s Gaza campaign was ‘fundamentally wrong’, citing civilian deaths, widespread destruction and reasons to suspect war crimes.