Russia Completes Ionozond Satellite Flight Tests
Roscosmos has completed flight tests for four Ionosfera-M satellites in the Ionozond system and will now begin commissioning. The satellites will study the ionosphere and monitor radiation.
Shooting at Brown University Leaves Two Dead, Eight Injured
A fatal shooting at Brown University in Providence on December 13, 2025 left two dead and eight injured, prompting a campus-wide lockdown and search by authorities.
Active Shooter Reported at Brown University Campus
On December 13, 2025, an active shooter was reported at Brown University in Providence. Law enforcement is responding as details remain limited.
IS Gunman Kills 2 U.S. Troops, 1 Civilian in Syria Ambush
Two U.S. service members and a civilian killed in IS ambush near Palmyra, Syria, marking the first fatal attack on U.S. troops since Assad’s fall.
Campus shooting at Brown University leaves 2 dead, 8 injured
On Saturday, December 13, two were killed and eight critically injured in a shooting at Brown University in Providence. Authorities say the suspect is in custody.
Chileans Head to Polls in Dec. 14 Presidential Runoff
On Dec. 14, fifteen million Chileans vote in a presidential runoff, with crime and immigration dominating the debate.
Greece’s Food Waste Paradox: Full Bins, Empty Plates
Greece bins 201 kg per person of food waste in 2023, well above the 130 kg EU average, as 11.3% struggle to afford meals. How can habits and tech tip the scales?
CCIEE 2025–26 Conference: China’s Economic Outlook and Key Policies
At Beijing’s 2025–26 CCIEE Economic Conference, senior officials affirmed a 5% growth outlook for China, outlining key policies on trade, consumption, green energy and business reform.
China’s 16-Tonne ‘Jiutian’ Drone Mothership Soars on Maiden Flight
China’s new 16-tonne ‘Jiutian’ drone mothership made its first flight on December 12, 2025, showcasing its multi-role design for logistics, firefighting, and combat drone swarms.
China Unveils Global Governance Initiative at SCO Summit
At the largest-ever SCO summit in Tianjin, China unveiled its Global Governance Initiative, the fourth pillar in a strategy for peace, development and mutual cooperation.