Protests against Myanmar military junta

Myanmar Junta Announces Amnesty for Over 5,800 Prisoners Amid Political Turmoil

Myanmar's Independence Day, the military government announced the release of 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under a general amnesty. This decision, publicized through state media, has drawn both cautious optimism and widespread skepticism from international observers and local political activists....
Cleanup workers search for contaminated sand and seaweed on California's Huntington Beach after a spill from an offshore oil platform.

President Biden to Announce Ban on New Offshore Oil and Gas Development Across 250 Million Hectares

The United States' approach to energy and environmental policy, President Joe Biden is expected to announce a sweeping ban on new offshore oil and gas development across 250 million hectares of US coastal territory. The announcement, set for Monday, marks...
US-Made ATACMS Missiles

Russia Vows Retaliation After Shooting Down US-Made ATACMS Missiles Fired by Ukraine

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow has vowed retaliation after its air defenses reportedly shot down eight US-made ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced the incident on Saturday,...
Austria Faces Political Turmoil as Coalition Talks Collapse, Chancellor Nehammer Steps Down

Austria Faces Political Turmoil as Coalition Talks Collapse, Chancellor Nehammer Steps Down

The collapse of coalition talks between Austria's two main centrist parties on Saturday has plunged the country into political uncertainty. Conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced his resignation, following failed negotiations with the Social Democrats (SPO) and the liberal Neos, a...
Muhammad Yunus

Muhammad Yunus Announces Possible Election Timeline Amid Challenges in Post-Revolution Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader and Nobel laureate, announced on Monday that general elections could take place either in late 2025 or early 2026. The declaration comes four months after a student-led revolution toppled the long-standing regime of former Prime...
China Economic

China’s Industrial Growth Rises Marginally in November, but Weak Retail Sales Spur Calls for Greater Stimulus Amid Looming US Tariff Threats

China's industrial output showed a slight improvement in November 2024, offering a glimmer of hope for an economy struggling with weak domestic consumption and looming trade challenges. However, lackluster retail sales growth underscored the pressing need for more aggressive stimulus...
Taiwan Central Bank

Taiwan’s Central Bank Expected to Hold Steady on Interest Rates Amid Strong Economic Growth

Taiwan’s central bank is widely anticipated to maintain its policy interest rate at the current level of 2 percent during its upcoming quarterly meeting on Thursday, reflecting confidence in the island’s robust economic growth despite inflation concerns. According to a...
South Korea Martial Law

South Korea in Turmoil: President Yoon Impeached Over Martial Law Decree Amid Rising Tensions with North Korea

South Korea finds itself grappling with political instability as its parliament voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations of insurrection tied to his controversial martial law declaration earlier this month. As tensions mount, both domestically and...
Multiple rocket launcher fires toward Ukrainian position

Ukraine Claims Killing or Wounding Dozens of North Korean Troops in Kursk Region Amid Escalating Conflict

Ukraine announced on Monday that its forces had killed or wounded at least 30 North Korean soldiers deployed by Russia to the western Kursk region. The development comes amidst a growing alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang, as thousands of North...
Vladimir Putin

Putin Hails Military Advances in Ukraine, Calls 2024 a “Landmark Year” for Russia’s Offensive

In a resolute and triumphant address on Monday (December 16), Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his military’s accelerating progress in Ukraine, touting 2024 as a "landmark year" in achieving the objectives of Moscow's controversial campaign. Speaking during an end-of-year meeting...
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