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.
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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.
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.
Women Reshape Africa: 2025 Breakthrough in Education, Law & Politics
In 2025, African women reshaped the continent – leading in education, law, and politics, with historic firsts like Namibia’s first woman president.
UNEA-7 in Nairobi Adopts 11 Resolutions for a Resilient Planet
In Nairobi on December 11, 2025, UNEA-7 concluded with 11 resolutions tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, plus new UNEP strategies and the election of UNEA-8’s president.
China and ROK Accelerate 2nd-Phase FTA Talks
China and the Republic of Korea agreed on Saturday in Beijing to speed up second-phase FTA negotiations, expand cooperation in traditional and emerging sectors, and uphold free trade.
International Force Could Deploy to Gaza in January Under Trump Plan
A UN-backed stabilization force could deploy to Gaza as early as January under the next phase of Trump’s peace plan, as UN warns displaced Gazans face flooding from heavy rains.
Trump Brokers Ceasefire Between Thailand and Cambodia
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire Friday, announced by Donald Trump with support from Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim, ending a flare-up along their border.
Cambodia Reports Thai Bombing Hours After US-Backed Ceasefire
Cambodia accuses Thailand of bombing Pursat Province hours after a US-mediated ceasefire was set to begin, in renewed border clashes since December 7.