Trump orders military strikes in Nigeria and Syria to "stop the massacre" of innocents

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday night that the United States has conducted "numerous strikes" against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in northwestern Nigeria.

Denmark outraged: Trump suggests US could "obtain" Greenland for security

The European Commission has reaffirmed that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, must be preserved. The statement followed Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to the territory.

Ukraine eyes concrete security guarantees in latest 20-point peace roadmap

Ukraine is accelerating its diplomatic efforts to end the war, ensuring all transition steps are realistic and effective, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced following high-level talks with U.S. presidential envoys.

From Gaza to New York: How the world celebrated Christmas in 2025

Christmas traditions vary significantly across the globe. In the Gaza Strip, Christmas was observed for the first time following two years of conflict, with local communities offering prayers for lasting peace.

Newly released documents show Putin sought Russia’s accession to NATO during Bush presidency

A declassified transcript released by the U.S. National Security Archive reveals that in 2001, Russian President Vladimir Putin asked his American counterpart, George W. Bush, to consider Russia's entry into NATO.

WhatsApp vows to protect privacy as Russians sue over messaging bans

WhatsApp has announced it will defend the right of its Russian users to private communication. This comes as Russian authorities continue to throttle messaging services, prompting citizens to sue Roskomnadzor and the Ministry of Digital Development.

Financial watchdog adds 4,000 names to extremist registry as Kremlin intensifies crackdown

Russia’s federal financial monitoring service, Rosfinmonitoring, expanded its registry of "terrorists and extremists" by a record 4,018 names in 2025. According to an investigation by the outlet Viorstka, this represents a 26% increase compared to the previous year.

Unity and identity define Ukraine’s survival against Russian aggression

Ukrainian unity, faith, and identity remain stronger than the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared in his Christmas message.

Economic pressures drive 5% drop in Moscow restaurant orders

The total number of food service establishments in Russia fell by 3.1% year-on-year this November. Data from Yandex Maps indicates a loss of approximately 3,700 venues, leaving the national total at 115,000.

The Zepbound breakthrough: How John Cole traded medication and sanctions for Nobel laureate’s freedom

In a striking display of unconventional diplomacy, Donald Trump’s special envoy, John Cole, reportedly secured the release of hundreds of Belarusian political prisoners by bonding with dictator Alexander Lukashenko over weight-loss medication.

Survivor of Russian labor camps testifies before International Criminal Court

In late October 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague formally accepted the testimony of Olena Yagupova.

Niigata assembly approves TEPCO nuclear restart amid public protests

Japan took the final major step on Monday toward resuming operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant. The Niigata Prefectural Assembly voted in favor of the governor’s proposal to support the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility.