EU Cracks Down on Russian Oil’s Shadow Fleet
NEWS BRIEF
The European Union has enacted new sanctions targeting a network of nine companies and 14 individuals identified as key enablers of Russia's "shadow...
Ukraine Peace Talks Enter Second Day as Europe Faces Pivotal Week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy resumed peace talks in Berlin with U.S. envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, following a five-hour session on Sunday....
South Africa’s War on Gender Violence Leaves Children Overlooked, Say Activists
In late November, tens of thousands of South Africans participated in a nationwide “shutdown” protest against gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, lying on the...
‘Hero’ Who Disarmed Bondi Gunman Recovering After Surgery
A Sydney resident who disarmed one of the attackers during the mass shooting at Bondi Beach is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery. Ahmed...
Suu Kyi’s Son Fears for Her Life as Myanmar Junta Keeps Her Isolated
Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been held in near-total isolation since the military coup in 2021 that overthrew her elected...
China to Eliminate Childbirth Costs Nationwide From 2026
China’s national healthcare security administration has announced that from 2026 it aims to fully cover all policy-approved medical expenses related to childbirth. This includes...
UK Denounces Jimmy Lai Conviction, Urges Immediate Release
Britain has condemned the conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, calling his prosecution politically motivated. The 78-year-old was found...
Donbas Is Not Putin’s Final Goal, EU Warns
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that Russia’s ambitions in Ukraine extend beyond the Donbas region, which includes Donetsk and Luhansk....
Thailand Halts Fuel Transit to Laos as Cambodia Border War Escalates
Thailand has halted fuel shipments passing through a key border checkpoint with Laos after intelligence suggested supplies were being diverted to Cambodian forces, as...
Bondi Beach Attack Rekindles Australia’s Gun Control Debate
Australia overhauled its gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, rapidly banning semi-automatic weapons, introducing a national buyback scheme and enforcing strict licensing...