EU Eyes Using €210B in Frozen Russian Assets, Belgium Voices Concerns
The EU has agreed to freeze €210B of Russian central bank assets indefinitely to support Ukraine, but Belgium warns of financial risks and potential legal action.
Albanese Condemns Bondi Beach Shooting as “Devastating Terrorist Incident”
Australian PM Anthony Albanese condemns the Bondi Beach shooting, calling it a devastating terrorist incident targeting Jewish Australians on Hanukkah’s first day.
EU Overhauls Pharma Rules to Reward Antibiotic Innovation
The EU has struck a provisional deal to extend market protections and offer transferable vouchers for antibiotic developers, aiming to tackle antimicrobial resistance and boost drug innovation.
Mass Shooting at Bondi Beach Leaves at Least 12 Dead
A mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday night killed at least 12 and injured dozens. Authorities have labeled it a terrorist incident as investigations continue.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend with up to 150 meteors per hour. Discover viewing tips and get ready for January’s Quadrantid shower.
Japan’s ‘Peace’ Museums Quietly Erase WWII Atrocities
Japan’s leading peace museums are quietly removing or softening exhibits on wartime aggression, sparking concern from historians and activists as the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end approaches.
Mass Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Claims 10 Lives
A mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration Sunday evening killed at least 10 people and left dozens wounded as police investigate.
China-Middle East New Energy: Could It Be the Next Big Thing?
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi is advancing clean energy cooperation with Middle East partners, leveraging $10B in 2025 investments and sovereign wealth funds.
Yiwu Market Sees Winter Sports Orders Surge
Demand for ski goggles, snowboards and more is soaring at Yiwu International Trade Market, with overseas buyers flocking amid a global winter sports boom.
Former Chinese Leader Wang Bingqian Cremated in Guangzhou at 100
Wang Bingqian, former state councilor and NPC vice chairman, was cremated in Guangzhou on December 14, 2025, after dying on December 8 at age 100.