Russia and U.S. Agree to Continue Dialogue
Russia and the U.S. held a phone call on December 26, agreeing to continue dialogue after a Ukraine peace proposal was reviewed.
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Chinese Mainland Blasts Japan’s Record ¥9 Trillion Defense Budget Plan
The Chinese mainland slammed Japan’s record ¥9 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2026, accusing right-wing forces of pushing remilitarization amid international concerns.
Middle East 2025: Iran’s War, Sanctions and an Uncertain Future
As 2025 draws to a close, Iran faces war, sanctions and repression. Six months after a brief war with Israel in June, threats of new strikes and missile concerns loom.
Saudi Warplanes Strike STC Sites in Yemen’s Hadramout
Saudi warplanes struck STC-affiliated sites in Yemen’s oil-rich Hadramout province on December 26, marking a fresh escalation in the southern Yemen conflict.
Knicks Stage Epic Christmas Comeback to Beat Cavs 126-124
Knicks overcome a 17-point deficit to beat the Cavaliers 126-124 at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day, securing second place in the Eastern Conference.
Guinness Certifies Su Yiming’s Back-to-Back 1980 Spin Record
Chinese mainland Olympic gold medalist Su Yiming’s back-to-back 1980° snowboard trick has been certified by Guinness World Records, his second record as he gears up for Milano Cortina 2026.
Tokyo Protesters Rally Against Plan to Ease Japan’s Arms Exports
In Tokyo, protesters rallied against the ruling coalition’s plan to scrap Japan’s five-category arms export restrictions, voicing fears that easing weapons exports could fuel conflicts.
Zelenskyy Talks Peace with US Envoys: Fresh Ideas in the Spotlight
Zelenskyy sat down with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss fresh ideas and timelines for ending the nearly four-year conflict with Russia.
Japan’s Defense Budget Hits Record ¥9.04T for Fiscal 2026
Japan’s draft defense budget soars to a record ¥9.04 trillion for fiscal 2026, marking a fast-track toward 2% of GDP spending and boosting coastal defense and drone programs.
FCC Grounds DJI: Security or Politics?
The FCC’s move to add DJI to its Covered List sparks debate: Is it about security risks or political protectionism? Professionals warn of service disruptions.