Month: December 2025

Several international humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), face being barred from working in Gaza from Thursday for failing to comply with Israel’s new restrictions for aid groups working in the devastated enclave.

Thailand hands over 18 soldiers after 155 days of captivity as truce agreed over the weekend continues to hold.

Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under an renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said, easing tensions after weeks of deadly border clashes.

Israel has been tightening oversight of humanitarian groups in Gaza, warning that dozens of organizations face suspension for failing to submit lists of their Palestinian employees.

PM Sanae Takaichi joins petition asking for better facilities for women to match improved representation

The video allegedly showed the damaged drone which targeted Putin’s residence in north-west Russia this week. | World News

China’s People’s Liberation Army says it has “successfully completed” two days of military exercises in the waters off Taiwan

European countries are on high alert following a series of suspected sabotage attacks on underwater cables and pipelines.

Finland has detained a ship and its crew after a critical undersea telecommunication cable connecting the country to Estonia was damaged Wednesday, Finnish authorities said.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Reunification ‘is unstoppable’, says Chinese president, a day after the conclusion of intense military drills

The USGS said that the earthquake hit some 91 km east of Noda and depth of the quake was 19.3 km. | World News

Night skies are lighting up with New Year’s fireworks as people across the world ring in 2026.

Ring in 2026 by seeing photos of celebrations around the world for New Year’s Eve.

Donald Trump joked about quitting as US president if his hosting of the annual Kennedy Center awards went well.

Trump and Netanyahu aligned on Hezbollah during their meeting, with the US president signaling support for Israeli action and stressing the need for full disarmament.

Stock markets mostly retreated Wednesday in thin trading, following a year of record gains for key assets as central banks cut interest rates and the tech sector boomed thanks to

As the world enters 2026, cities celebrate with fireworks, concerts and gatherings across different time zones.

As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026.

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Paris was welcome to Hollywood star George Clooney after the actor got French citizenship — and took the opportunity to bash France, too.

Two-time former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was released from the hospital after being under observation for minor injuries.

Soaring global demand for semiconductors fuelled by a boom in artificial intelligence sent South Korea’s exports to their highest-ever level in 2025, official data showed Thursday.

Several international humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), face being barred from working in Gaza from Thursday for failing to comply with Israel’s new restrictions for aid groups working in the devastated enclave.

Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under an renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said, easing tensions after weeks of deadly border clashes.

Thailand hands over 18 soldiers after 155 days of captivity as truce agreed over the weekend continues to hold.

Israel has been tightening oversight of humanitarian groups in Gaza, warning that dozens of organizations face suspension for failing to submit lists of their Palestinian employees.

PM Sanae Takaichi joins petition asking for better facilities for women to match improved representation

The video allegedly showed the damaged drone which targeted Putin’s residence in north-west Russia this week. | World News

China’s People’s Liberation Army says it has “successfully completed” two days of military exercises in the waters off Taiwan

European countries are on high alert following a series of suspected sabotage attacks on underwater cables and pipelines.

Finland has detained a ship and its crew after a critical undersea telecommunication cable connecting the country to Estonia was damaged Wednesday, Finnish authorities said.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Reunification ‘is unstoppable’, says Chinese president, a day after the conclusion of intense military drills

The USGS said that the earthquake hit some 91 km east of Noda and depth of the quake was 19.3 km. | World News

Night skies are lighting up with New Year’s fireworks as people across the world ring in 2026.

Ring in 2026 by seeing photos of celebrations around the world for New Year’s Eve.

Donald Trump joked about quitting as US president if his hosting of the annual Kennedy Center awards went well.

Stock markets mostly retreated Wednesday in thin trading, following a year of record gains for key assets as central banks cut interest rates and the tech sector boomed thanks to

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Paris was welcome to Hollywood star George Clooney after the actor got French citizenship — and took the opportunity to bash France, too.

As the world enters 2026, cities celebrate with fireworks, concerts and gatherings across different time zones.

As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026.

Two-time former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was released from the hospital after being under observation for minor injuries.

Live stream of celebrations in Times Square as we countdown to 2026.Some camera shots from Countdown Entertainment / Times Square Alliance and Dick Clark Pro…

The Patriots have had news emerge in each of the past two days regarding criminal cases involving a pair of their players: receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Christian Barmore.

“New Yorkers shouldn’t have to choose between putting food on the table or being able to afford life-saving medical devices and procedures,” said Gov. Hochul.

Iowa Hawkeyes football’s offense carried the day against Vanderbilt and the 14-game losing streak against ranked opponents is over.

What’s next for Mayor Eric Adams? We’re still not sure. But what we do know is that his words will be playing on a loop for a long time. #nyc #ericadamsStr…