In a 19-minute televised address on December 17, 2025, US President Donald Trump spoke from the White House, outlining his achievements, policies, and promises for the coming year. While he made no major legislative announcements, the speech focused on his views on immigration, the economy, the Middle East, and military rewards, drawing mixed reactions from

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Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has warned that ongoing Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire are endangering the entire peace process, urging immediate progress toward the second phase of the truce. The remarks came following high-level talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, highlighting the fragile

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In a significant escalation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s southern Rostov region, killing three people, including two crew members on a cargo ship, and causing damage to homes and infrastructure. The attack comes as European Union leaders deliberate whether to unlock frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s war effort, highlighting the

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Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) have called on Hong Kong authorities to immediately release pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, condemning his prosecution as a violation of human rights and freedom of expression. China, however, has dismissed the intervention as “crude interference in its internal affairs,” escalating tensions over Hong Kong’s autonomy and

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In a landmark decision that could significantly impact the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region, the United States has officially approved an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, marking one of the largest weapons packages ever provided to the self-ruled island. The announcement, made by the US State Department during a nationally televised address

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Tragedy struck the NASCAR community on Thursday as former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were among seven people killed in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. The crash involved a Cessna C550 corporate jet, which went down while attempting to land around 10:20 a.m. local time (15:20 GMT). Details

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has officially dissolved the country’s parliament, citing political instability, ongoing border clashes with Cambodia, and mounting domestic crises. A general election is now scheduled to take place within 45 to 60 days, marking a critical moment in Thailand’s recent political turbulence. Parliament Dissolution Amid Border Violence In a royal decree

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Cambodia has officially closed all its border crossings with Thailand as military clashes continue, despite earlier claims of a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. The ongoing fighting between Thai and Cambodian forces has led to significant casualties, mass evacuations, and growing concerns over regional stability in Southeast Asia. Cambodia Closes Borders Amid Renewed

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Thailand has conducted airstrikes near the Cambodian border town of Poipet, a major crossing point and casino hub, as renewed clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces continue to escalate. The incident has intensified concerns about civilian safety and regional stability in Southeast Asia. Thai Airstrikes Target Logistics Centre Near Poipet According to Cambodia’s Ministry of

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