Trump Vows Retaliation After Fatal Syria Attack
President Trump promises retaliation after a suspected Islamic State attack in Syria killed two soldiers and an interpreter on December 13.
Meet Glaridoglanis verruciloba: New Catfish Species Discovered in Xizang
Scientists have uncovered a new catfish species, Glaridoglanis verruciloba, in the Zayul River of China’s Xizang, offering fresh insight into Himalayan freshwater biodiversity.
China and UAE Pledge Deeper Trust and Wider Cooperation 🤝
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and UAE envoy Khaldoon Al Mubarak met on Dec 13, 2025, pledging deeper strategic trust and expanded cooperation across economy, energy, and tech to elevate bilateral ties.
Roscosmos Wraps Up Ionozond Satellite Flight Tests
Roscosmos has completed flight tests for its Ionozond satellite system, marking a major step in studying Earth’s ionosphere, space weather and radiation monitoring.
Two Dead, Eight Injured in Brown University Shooting
Two people were killed and eight seriously injured in a shooting inside a Brown University building in Providence on Saturday, prompting a campuswide search by authorities.
Breaking: Active Shooter Reported at Brown University
An active shooter was reported on Brown University’s campus in Providence, Rhode Island, triggering a shelter-in-place order and a heavy law enforcement response.
ISIS Gunman Kills Two U.S. Service Members, One Civilian in Syria Ambush
A lone IS gunman ambushed U.S. forces near Palmyra, killing two service members and a civilian. It’s the deadliest strike on U.S. troops in Syria since Assad’s fall last year.
Two Dead, Eight Injured in Brown University Campus Shooting
Two dead and eight seriously injured after a weekend shooting at Brown University in Providence. Campus on alert as investigators work to find answers.
Chile’s 15M Voters Head to Polls Today for Presidential Runoff
Chileans go to the polls today, Dec 14, for a presidential runoff focused on crime and immigration, deciding the nation’s leadership for the next term.
Greece’s Full Carts, Fuller Bins Expose Food Waste Crisis
Greece led the EU in household food waste in 2023, dumping 201 kg per person vs. the EU average of 130 kg, even as 11.3% struggle to afford meals amid rising prices.