Russian President Vladimir Putin took questions on the war and the economy during his annual televised phone-in event. Contributor/Getty Images Most Russians expect the war with Ukraine to end in 2026...
China unveiled the DF-26 at a military parade in 2015. Xinhua/Xu Suhui New Pentagon maps show the estimated ranges of China's vast missile arsenal. Missiles can reach Taiwan, the Philippines, Japan, G...
Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, and many still work. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images Japan has adapted to an aging workforce with government support and job programs. Nearly ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ The US wants to sell GM soya and corn to India. ✓ Indian farmers are wary of GM soya and corn. ✓ ...
An explosion at a Russian oil depot last year. Ukraine continues to target Moscow's energy sector. 2024 Planet Labs Inc./via REUTERS Ukrainian drones struck an ammunition site and oil depot in Russia,...
The long-standing alliance between the US and Canada experienced a challenging year after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on the northern neighbor. Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI The long-sta...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Weather set to turn colder during Christmas week in the UK. ✓ White Christmas unlikely for most areas. ✓ ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ A Japanese official warned about the yen's sudden weakness. ✓ Traders perceive higher potential for government interv...
The Navy's fleet size has fluctuated and shrunken as China continues to churn out more warships. Official US Navy photo The US Navy's fleet size has shrunk considerably due to problems with new ship c...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Civilians in rebel-held Myanmar face devastating air strikes. ✓ A government-mandated election is starting this month. ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Pipeline infrastructure could be salvageable following a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. ✓ Turning the tap back on for gas sup...
This image supplied by GUR apparently shows the partial wreckage of a Geran-5. Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Ukraine said Russia just used a new type of attack drone that it's calli...
📋 Key Facts ✓ The Council of the European Union endorsed the launch of the digital euro. ✓ The digital euro is developed by the Europea...
📋 Key Facts ✓ U.S. seizures target vessels carrying Venezuelan oil. ✓ These actions may become a bigger strategic pressure point. ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Asia-Pacific markets climbed on Monday. ✓ Investors are assessing China's benchmark lending rate decision. ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Singapore's consumer inflation rate was 1.2% in November 2025 ✓ The rate remained steady from previous readings ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ India and New Zealand have announced a trade pact making the majority of goods trade duty-free. ✓ India aims to become an...
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📋 Key Facts ✓ Tensions are growing in Bangladesh after the killing of a student leader. ✓ The student leader was involved in last year&...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Gold and silver have hit record highs due to geopolitical tensions. ✓ US blockade on Venezuelan oil drives up precious me...