The first US-born pope called on the Catholic faithful on Thursday to reject indifference towards those suffering during the first Christmas address of his pontificate....
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....
Hong Kong authorities will extend the operating hours of Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoints while stepping up public transport to manage cross-border passenger flow after the countdown next Wednesday....
French authorities slammed what they said was "a manifestly hostile initiative," in what represents a continuation of deteriorating relations between Paris and Algiers....
The Egyptian military has long held a significant stake in the countryās household brands. From pasta to petrol, what does this mean for the economy of the regionās biggest country?...
Wheels were turning in more ways than one at a packed Hong Kong Velodrome last month when cyclist Ceci Lee Sze-wing rode to her third gold medal of the 15th National Games. Roared on by home spectator...
2025 saw the US-China rivalry weaponize every layer of the technology stackāfrom minerals to models to military doctrine....
NATO has identified interceptor drones as a promising new tool for air defense. Artur Widak/Anadolu via Getty Images NATO militaries are seeking air defense tools that are more affordable than expensi...
From political gaffes and diplomatic stumbles to courtroom fury and security breaches, many of Singaporeās viral moments in 2025 showed how quickly everyday incidents in the city state could turn into...
Matchday One of AFCON 2025 wrapped up last night in Morocco, with all 24 teams having now played their opening game....
All eyes are on how Beijingās āChinese dreamā of eventual Taiwan reunification will unfold at a time when the leader of the United States ā Taipeiās top international backer ā appears less likely to i...
When the United Nations General Assembly unanimously recognised Turkmenistanās status of permanent neutrality in December 1995, few could have predicted quite how central this principle would become t...
The UK, Canada, Germany and several other countries on Wednesday condemned Israelās decision to approve 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying the move violated international law and ris...
š Key Facts ā Ghana legalizes cryptocurrency trading and activities. ā Central bank is authorized to regulate the sector. ...
š Key Facts ā Versions of Dubai chocolate are available in local bakeries and big chocolatiers just about everywhere. ā The dessert has...
š Key Facts ā The Srebrenica genocide took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ā It is associated with profound horrors during the Bosnian...
š Key Facts ā Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, legalizing bitcoin and crypto trading. ā The Bank of Gh...
š Key Facts ā iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on December 14 and will be acquired by Picea Robotics. ā Founded in 1990 by Colin ...
As 2025 draws to a close, Wall Streetās love affair with Chinese equities is in full swing. While the relationship between global investors and China has been a rocky one, market sentiment is now abou...
Danish police at Copenhagen Airport on September 22. STEVEN KNAP/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images Several European airports have been temporarily shut down due to nearby drone sightings. Analysts a...