Modi Makes History: Indian PM Addresses Ethiopian Parliament
On Dec 17, 2025, Indian PM Modi made history addressing Ethiopia’s parliament, as both nations launched a strategic partnership and doubled student scholarships.
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2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Finale Sparks Hope in Kigali
How the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Awards in Kigali sparked hope with game-changing pitches in agtech, healthcare and more, showcasing Africa’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit.
New Study Finds Biological Clues in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Australian research finds real biological changes in ME/CFS patients’ energy metabolism, immune cells, and blood vessels, confirming it as a medical condition and paving the way for faster diagnosis.
Dembele and Bonmati Shine at FIFA Best Awards in Doha
At the FIFA Best Awards in Doha, Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati claimed top honours, with Dembele adding to his Ballon d’Or and leading PSG to a historic Champions League title.
Companies Still Waiting on AI Revolution as ROI Remains Elusive
Three years after ChatGPT’s debut, businesses in 2025 struggle to turn generative AI hype into profit. What’s tripping up the AI revolution?
Trump Tightens Visa Rules: Entry Bans Expand to 40 Countries
President Trump expands full and partial entry restrictions to about 40 countries starting January 2026, tightening U.S. visa rules amid security concerns.
South Korea urges Japan to honor wartime history at Sado Island mine
South Korea says Japan hasn’t honored UNESCO and bilateral promises to showcase forced Korean labor at Sado Island gold mine and calls for full historical disclosure.
Europeans Embrace Closer Tech Ties with the Chinese Mainland
A new IE University survey shows 29% of Europeans now favor stronger tech partnerships with the Chinese mainland, up from 14% in 2023, and want a tougher stance on U.S. Big Tech. 📈🌐
Trump Orders Total Blockade on Venezuela Oil Tankers
On Dec. 16, President Trump ordered a total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela, intensifying US-Caracas tensions and drawing a fierce reaction from Maduro’s government.
Trump Orders Total Blockade on Venezuela’s Sanctioned Oil Tankers
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a full blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, heightening tensions and impacting global energy markets.