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Chinese Cargo Ship Converted Into Concealable Missile Destroyer — A Chinese cargo vessel has reportedly been modified to conceal missile and rocket artillery launchers as well as loitering munition swarms, raising alarms about the use of commercial ships for military purposes. The…
Chinese Cargo Ship Converted Into Concealable Missile Destroyer
www.zerohedge.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Chinese Cargo Ship Converted Into Concealable Missile Destroyer — A Chinese cargo vessel has reportedly been modified to conceal missile and rocket artillery launchers as well as loitering munition swarms, raising alarms about the use of commercial ships for military purposes. The…
Kiev Hit By Hypersonic Missile Strikes; Explosions Reported — Several explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital in the early hours, local media reported, amid what was described as a hypersonic missile attack. Ukrainian sources say blasts rocked Kiev as authorities and emergency…
Kiev Hit By Hypersonic Missile Strikes; Explosions Reported
breakingthenews.net
December 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Kiev Hit By Hypersonic Missile Strikes; Explosions Reported — Several explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital in the early hours, local media reported, amid what was described as a hypersonic missile attack. Ukrainian sources say blasts rocked Kiev as authorities and emergency…
Federal Judge Blocks California From Concealing Youth Gender-Treatment Details From Parents — A federal judge issued a permanent injunction barring California from withholding information about minors’ gender-transition treatments from their parents. The ruling directly affects…
Federal Judge Blocks California From Concealing Youth Gender-Treatment Details From Parents
www.zerohedge.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Federal Judge Blocks California From Concealing Youth Gender-Treatment Details From Parents — A federal judge issued a permanent injunction barring California from withholding information about minors’ gender-transition treatments from their parents. The ruling directly affects…
African Union Rejects Israel's Recognition Of Somaliland — The African Union Commission expressed deep concern and formally rejected Israel’s unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state. AU leaders said the move risks undermining regional consensus and could have wider…
African Union Rejects Israel's Recognition Of Somaliland
breakingthenews.net
December 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
African Union Rejects Israel's Recognition Of Somaliland — The African Union Commission expressed deep concern and formally rejected Israel’s unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state. AU leaders said the move risks undermining regional consensus and could have wider…
Houthi Leader Warns New Clashes With Israel 'Certain' — Houthi movement leader Abdul‑Malik al‑Houthi warned that fresh rounds of conflict with Israel are “certain” and “inevitable,” citing actions by regional adversaries. The statement raises the risk of widened hostilities in the Middle…
Houthi Leader Warns New Clashes With Israel 'Certain'
breakingthenews.net
December 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Houthi Leader Warns New Clashes With Israel 'Certain' — Houthi movement leader Abdul‑Malik al‑Houthi warned that fresh rounds of conflict with Israel are “certain” and “inevitable,” citing actions by regional adversaries. The statement raises the risk of widened hostilities in the Middle…
Brazilian Union Rejects Petrobras Proposal, Strike To Continue — A major Brazilian union has rejected Petrobras’s proposal to end its strike, signaling that labor action against the state oil company will persist. The continued stoppage risks disrupting domestic fuel supply and could…
Brazilian Union Rejects Petrobras Proposal, Strike To Continue
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December 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Brazilian Union Rejects Petrobras Proposal, Strike To Continue — A major Brazilian union has rejected Petrobras’s proposal to end its strike, signaling that labor action against the state oil company will persist. The continued stoppage risks disrupting domestic fuel supply and could…
Zelenskyy To Meet Trump In Florida To Discuss Peace Plan — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Will Meet President Donald Trump In Florida On Sunday To Discuss A Draft Peace Agreement Intended To End The War With Russia. The Meeting Could Move Negotiations Forward And Has Raised…
Zelenskyy To Meet Trump In Florida To Discuss Peace Plan
www.ms.now
December 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Zelenskyy To Meet Trump In Florida To Discuss Peace Plan — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Will Meet President Donald Trump In Florida On Sunday To Discuss A Draft Peace Agreement Intended To End The War With Russia. The Meeting Could Move Negotiations Forward And Has Raised…
Boss Gives Employees $240 Million Gift — A major corporate windfall saw a boss distribute $240 million to employees, an unusually large gesture that could reshape executive compensation narratives. The move highlights growing attention on worker wealth-sharing and corporate governance…
Boss Gives Employees $240 Million Gift
www.wsj.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Boss Gives Employees $240 Million Gift — A major corporate windfall saw a boss distribute $240 million to employees, an unusually large gesture that could reshape executive compensation narratives. The move highlights growing attention on worker wealth-sharing and corporate governance…
U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against Islamic State Targets In Nigeria — President Donald Trump announced the United States carried out "powerful and deadly" airstrikes against Islamic State-affiliated targets in northwestern Nigeria in coordination with Nigerian authorities. The operation…
U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against Islamic State Targets In Nigeria
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December 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against Islamic State Targets In Nigeria — President Donald Trump announced the United States carried out "powerful and deadly" airstrikes against Islamic State-affiliated targets in northwestern Nigeria in coordination with Nigerian authorities. The operation…
U.S. Launches Airstrikes On ISIS In Nigeria — The United States launched airstrikes on Islamic State targets in northwestern Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced, marking a direct U.S. military strike against ISIS-affiliated forces in the region. The operation signals stepped-up…
U.S. Launches Airstrikes On ISIS In Nigeria
www.ms.now
December 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
U.S. Launches Airstrikes On ISIS In Nigeria — The United States launched airstrikes on Islamic State targets in northwestern Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced, marking a direct U.S. military strike against ISIS-affiliated forces in the region. The operation signals stepped-up…
Mosque Explosion In Homs Kills At Least Eight — An explosion at an Alawite mosque in the Syrian city of Homs killed at least eight people and injured 18 during Friday prayers, state media reported. Authorities are investigating the blast amid rising security concerns in the…
Mosque Explosion In Homs Kills At Least Eight
breakingthenews.net
December 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Mosque Explosion In Homs Kills At Least Eight — An explosion at an Alawite mosque in the Syrian city of Homs killed at least eight people and injured 18 during Friday prayers, state media reported. Authorities are investigating the blast amid rising security concerns in the…
China Sanctions 20 U.S. Defense Firms, Warns Over Taiwan Arms Deal — China announced sanctions on 20 U.S. defense companies and issued a 'red line' warning in response to a record arms sale to Taiwan. The move escalates tensions with Washington and risks further rattling U.S.-China…
China Sanctions 20 U.S. Defense Firms, Warns Over Taiwan Arms Deal
www.zerohedge.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
China Sanctions 20 U.S. Defense Firms, Warns Over Taiwan Arms Deal — China announced sanctions on 20 U.S. defense companies and issued a 'red line' warning in response to a record arms sale to Taiwan. The move escalates tensions with Washington and risks further rattling U.S.-China…
Trump Pledges Aggressive Housing Reform As 2026 Home-Price Turning Point — President Trump has promised aggressive housing reforms for next year aimed at addressing high borrowing costs and affordability constraints. Economists say proposed regulatory and policy changes could shift…
Trump Pledges Aggressive Housing Reform As 2026 Home-Price Turning Point
www.cnn.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Trump Pledges Aggressive Housing Reform As 2026 Home-Price Turning Point — President Trump has promised aggressive housing reforms for next year aimed at addressing high borrowing costs and affordability constraints. Economists say proposed regulatory and policy changes could shift…
Dozen Executives And Researchers Depart OpenAI, Many Join Meta — OpenAI lost at least 11 scientists and executives in 2025, including more than half a dozen researchers who moved to Meta's Superintelligence Lab. The departures underscore growing talent competition among big tech as firms…
Dozen Executives And Researchers Depart OpenAI, Many Join Meta
www.businessinsider.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dozen Executives And Researchers Depart OpenAI, Many Join Meta — OpenAI lost at least 11 scientists and executives in 2025, including more than half a dozen researchers who moved to Meta's Superintelligence Lab. The departures underscore growing talent competition among big tech as firms…
Japan Unveils 2026 Budget To Fund 'Important Policies' — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the fiscal 2026 budget, saying it will fund "important policies" and is designed to "seamlessly" implement planned measures. The announcement frames Tokyo's fiscal priorities for the coming…
Japan Unveils 2026 Budget To Fund 'Important Policies'
breakingthenews.net
December 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Japan Unveils 2026 Budget To Fund 'Important Policies' — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the fiscal 2026 budget, saying it will fund "important policies" and is designed to "seamlessly" implement planned measures. The announcement frames Tokyo's fiscal priorities for the coming…
Arkansas $1.8B Powerball Winner May Remain Anonymous Under State Law — A Powerball ticket holder in Arkansas matched all six numbers to claim an estimated $1.8 billion jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. lottery history. Under Arkansas law, the winner could remain anonymous for some…
Arkansas $1.8B Powerball Winner May Remain Anonymous Under State Law
www.cnn.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Arkansas $1.8B Powerball Winner May Remain Anonymous Under State Law — A Powerball ticket holder in Arkansas matched all six numbers to claim an estimated $1.8 billion jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. lottery history. Under Arkansas law, the winner could remain anonymous for some…
Turkey Foils IS Plot Targeting Christmas, New Year Events — Turkish authorities said they dismantled an Islamic State plot to attack Christmas and New Year’s events after raids on more than 100 locations in Istanbul. Officials described the operation as preemptive, with arrests and…
Turkey Foils IS Plot Targeting Christmas, New Year Events
www.newsweek.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Turkey Foils IS Plot Targeting Christmas, New Year Events — Turkish authorities said they dismantled an Islamic State plot to attack Christmas and New Year’s events after raids on more than 100 locations in Istanbul. Officials described the operation as preemptive, with arrests and…
Russia Launches 99 Attack Drones Overnight — Ukraine’s Air Forces reported that the Russian military launched 99 attack drones overnight from multiple directions, including Bryansk and Kursk. The large-scale drone barrage prompted widespread air-defence operations and highlights the…
Russia Launches 99 Attack Drones Overnight
breakingthenews.net
December 26, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Russia Launches 99 Attack Drones Overnight — Ukraine’s Air Forces reported that the Russian military launched 99 attack drones overnight from multiple directions, including Bryansk and Kursk. The large-scale drone barrage prompted widespread air-defence operations and highlights the…
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget To Deter China — Japan’s Cabinet approved a record defense budget aimed at strengthening deterrence against China, accelerating a military buildup amid rising regional tensions. The plan boosts spending on missiles, maritime and air defenses to expand…
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget To Deter China
apnews.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget To Deter China — Japan’s Cabinet approved a record defense budget aimed at strengthening deterrence against China, accelerating a military buildup amid rising regional tensions. The plan boosts spending on missiles, maritime and air defenses to expand…
US Judge Blocks Detention Of British Campaigner — A U.S. judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from detaining British social media campaigner Imran A, granting court-ordered relief while legal challenges proceed. The ruling pauses planned detention and raises judicial…
US Judge Blocks Detention Of British Campaigner
www.bbc.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:02 AM
US Judge Blocks Detention Of British Campaigner — A U.S. judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from detaining British social media campaigner Imran A, granting court-ordered relief while legal challenges proceed. The ruling pauses planned detention and raises judicial…
Russia Destroys 77 Drones Overnight — Russia's defense ministry said its air-defense forces destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight, reporting the significant tally in a Friday update. The ministry's statement underscores continued high-intensity drone activity in the conflict and…
Russia Destroys 77 Drones Overnight
breakingthenews.net
December 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Russia Destroys 77 Drones Overnight — Russia's defense ministry said its air-defense forces destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight, reporting the significant tally in a Friday update. The ministry's statement underscores continued high-intensity drone activity in the conflict and…
U.S. Launches Powerful, Deadly Strike On ISIS In Nigeria — President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, describing the operation as "powerful and deadly." The strikes were framed as a response to recent attacks and…
U.S. Launches Powerful, Deadly Strike On ISIS In Nigeria
www.benzinga.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
U.S. Launches Powerful, Deadly Strike On ISIS In Nigeria — President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, describing the operation as "powerful and deadly." The strikes were framed as a response to recent attacks and…
China Biotech Strength Surges With Billion-Dollar Licensing Deals — Chinese drugmakers signed a late-year burst of out-licensing agreements with overseas partners, underscoring China’s growing role as a source of novel medicines and biotech innovation. The flurry of billion-dollar deals…
China Biotech Strength Surges With Billion-Dollar Licensing Deals
www.scmp.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:02 AM
China Biotech Strength Surges With Billion-Dollar Licensing Deals — Chinese drugmakers signed a late-year burst of out-licensing agreements with overseas partners, underscoring China’s growing role as a source of novel medicines and biotech innovation. The flurry of billion-dollar deals…
Toyota Sales Slip In November As China Drags Performance — Toyota posted a rare sales drop in November after weakness in its China business weighed on results. The decline highlights broader uncertainty for global automakers as they contend with trade tensions, regulatory shifts and an…
Toyota Sales Slip In November As China Drags Performance
www.japantimes.co.jp
December 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Toyota Sales Slip In November As China Drags Performance — Toyota posted a rare sales drop in November after weakness in its China business weighed on results. The decline highlights broader uncertainty for global automakers as they contend with trade tensions, regulatory shifts and an…
US Strikes Isis Targets In Northwest Nigeria, White House Says — President Trump said U.S. forces executed strikes against Islamic State targets in northwest Nigeria, calling the attacks "numerous perfect strikes." The operation was described as retaliation for attacks on Christians and…
US Strikes Isis Targets In Northwest Nigeria, White House Says
www.ft.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
US Strikes Isis Targets In Northwest Nigeria, White House Says — President Trump said U.S. forces executed strikes against Islamic State targets in northwest Nigeria, calling the attacks "numerous perfect strikes." The operation was described as retaliation for attacks on Christians and…