Photos: Global stories of 2025 in pictures
A powerful visual timeline showcasing the pivotal events that reshaped our global landscape throughout the year....
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A powerful visual timeline showcasing the pivotal events that reshaped our global landscape throughout the year....
2025 saw the US-China rivalry weaponize every layer of the technology stack—from minerals to models to military doctrine....
2025 was a year heavily dominated by US President Donald Trump's disruptive policies. While some of his actions caused harm, African governments also managed to improve their geo-political position....
The US president’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs spooked markets but the global trading system has proved to be resilient...
Doha Forum 2025 brought world leaders together to confront rising global tensions, deepen EU–GCC ties and support Syria’s transition. With Qatar’s mediation role in focus, the Forum emphasized moving ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Ghana has legalized cryptocurrency trading with a new law. ✓ Plans to explore asset-backed digital settlement instruments...
Seoul has been putting its weight behind lowering the temperature on stalled US-North Korea denuclearisation talks. The issue remains fraught with tension: Washington has grown increasingly sceptical ...
After 14 years, Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1. It will lead during a politically sensitive moment, and aims to shape the EU's role on the ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, censored a 60 Minutes segment about men deported to an El Salvador prison. ✓ The...
Mass movements have ousted leaders and disrupted governments worldwide. Bloomberg Economics examines what countries may face unrest in 2026...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Clarity Act delays triggered $952 million in weekly global crypto ETP outflows. ✓ Global crypto products recorded their f...
US President Donald Trump said Iranian leaders "know the consequences" should Iran try to rebuild its nuclear program after June's brief war. He was speaking as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that reopening the GENIUS Act would cross a “red line,” accusing banks of lobbying Congress to block stablecoin rewards and limit competition....
Brazil is preparing to waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens travelling for tourism and business, local media reported on Wednesday citing government sources, in a move that would mark a signif...
Local anti-poverty groups have had to scramble and scale back this year as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs. They are bracing for what may come next. (Image credit: Rich-Joseph Fa...
The ceasefire, which came into force around noon local time, calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes....
For the first time in decades, Somalia is abandoning its clan-based political system and allowing residents of Mogadishu to choose local representatives directly under the "one-person, one-vote" princ...
Dominion Energy, an offshore wind developer and utility serving Virginia's "data center alley," filed suit against the Trump administration this week over its decision to pause federal leases for larg...
📋 Key Facts ✓ iOS 26.3 enables AirPods-like pairing for third-party devices in the EU. ✓ The feature complies with the Digital Markets ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ The Council of the European Union endorsed the launch of the digital euro. ✓ The digital euro is developed by the Europea...