Iran has implemented an internet shutdown and throttled speeds to control information flow, limiting access to news to state-controlled sources only.
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Greenpeace and anti-tourism activists protested Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding, highlighting billionaire tax inequalities and environmental concerns with banners in St Mark’s Square.
A large-scale assault overnight targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas, with Russia deploying over 350 drones and 16 missiles.
Ramping up NATO members’ defence spending has gained momentum, supported by Germany and driven by the US administration’s objective to enhance military budgets across Europe.
The 21 Arab and Muslim-majority countries collectively condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, expressing concern over escalating tensions in the region.
A fake wedding involving a 9-year-old Ukrainian girl at Disneyland Paris sparked a police investigation after staff suspected illegal child marriage.
Cliff Notes – US-led DRC-Rwanda peace deal not a guarantee Justice is crucial in the US-led DRC-Rwanda peace deal but it’s not a certainty with US involvement. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda will primarily sign the peace agreement, largely excluding rebel groups from negotiations. Analysts highlight potential challenges in implementation and the risk of renewed conflict if justice is not adequately addressed. Historical precedents indicate that past peace deals have faltered due…
A Kenyan police officer has been arrested following the shooting of an unarmed civilian during protests against police brutality linked to the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in custody.
Prime Minister Modi expressed optimism for renewed cooperation with new Canadian PM Mark Carney following a strained diplomatic period over the assassination of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Cliff Notes – Is Bangladesh ready for an election? Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, met Tarique Rahman of the BNP to discuss potential election dates amid ongoing political tensions and calls for reforms, with a tentative agreement for February polls if sufficient progress is made. The BNP demands elections by December 2025, while the interim government cites the need for constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure judicial independence and press freedoms before proceeding. A critical…
Russia and Ukraine conduct a fourth POW swap in a week, with both sides remaining silent on the number of prisoners involved.
Amnesty International reports that over 100 individuals were killed in Yelewata village, with many more still missing and dozens injured lacking medical care.
Germany’s BfV has classified the AfD as “confirmed right-wing extremist,” leading other parties to distance themselves and calls for a potential ban.
President Trump claims a deal with China is finalised, though specifics on tariff reductions remain unclear, highlighting ongoing negotiations.
South Korea’s military ceased loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea, fulfilling President Lee Jae-myung’s campaign promise to ease tensions between the two nations.
Protests against ICE in Los Angeles have escalated, prompting a curfew and the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to protect federal personnel.
Cliff Notes – Electric car sales rebound in Europe, with a catch Europe’s electric vehicle market rebounded in early 2025, with over 2.2 million electrified vehicles registered, up 20% from the previous year, driven by strong BEV sales. The recovery is primarily attributed to a new EU mandate requiring automakers to reduce fleet-wide CO2 emissions by 15%, incentivising corporate EV sales to avoid fines. Car manufacturers have thus subsidised sales of EV cars and increased…
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for aiding the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, with a jury concluding they supplied materials for the car bomb.
At least two fatalities and 36 injuries reported following coordinated bomb explosions targeting police posts in Cali, Colombia.
US and Chinese delegations are negotiating significant trade issues, including tech export restrictions and rare earth minerals.
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending threshold this fiscal year, five years ahead of schedule.
Cliff Notes – Frederick Forsyth, ‘Day of the Jackal’ author, dies aged 86 British thriller author Frederick Forsyth passed away at 86 following a brief illness, as confirmed by his literary agent Jonathan Lloyd. Forsyth, who sold over 75 million copies of more than 25 novels, was celebrated for works like The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File. His final novel, a sequel titled Revenge of Odessa, is set to be released in…
The National Assembly voted to withdraw the controversial retirement age reform, but the decision lacks legal impact amid political gridlock since last summer’s elections.
A football fan tragically died after falling from the stands into the media area during the Nations League final in Munich.
An Iraqi national is charged with attempted manslaughter after allegedly driving into a crowd in Passau, injuring five, including his wife and daughter.