US bombers join Japanese jets to counter China-Russia drills –US bombers join Japanese jets to counter China-Russia drills
The show of force highlights growing regional tensions as China asserts its military presence. The 6th Air Wing of Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s F-15 fighters hold a joint military drill with the U.S. B-52 bomber over Sea of Japan on December 10, 2025Japan says US B-52 bombers flew with Japanese F-15s and F-35sImage: Defense Ministry... Read More
Pakistan says terrorism emanating from Afghan soil poses ‘gravest threat’ to national security, sovereignty – (UNSC)-
On Wednesday that terrorism emanating from Afghan soil posed the “gravest threat” to the country’s national security and sovereignty. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad made the remarks while addressing a debate in New York on the situation in Afghanistan. In his statement, he highlighted Islamabad’s concerns about security, humanitarian,... Read More
South Korea, Japan protest over China, Russia aircraft incursions
Japan’s defense ministry also scrambled fighter jets to intercept the warplanes. Beijing later Tuesday confirmed it had organized drills with Russia’s military according to “annual cooperation plans”. Moscow also described it as a routine exercise, saying it lasted eight hours and that some foreign fighter jets followed the Russian and Chinese aircraft. Since 2019 China... Read More
US launches Trump Gold Card:
Eligibility and cost explained” The US government unveiled the Trump Gold Card on Wednesday, alongside the Trump Corporate Gold Card A separate Trump Platinum Card was announced but not released.An initial $15,000 non-refundable processing fee is required for the card, which itself is a visa. The applicant will need to show a $1 million “gift”... Read More
Venezuelan opposition leader makes first public appearance after months in hiding.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who has been in hiding for months, has told the BBC that she knows “exactly the risks” she’s taking by travelling to Norway to collect her Nobel Peace Prize. Machado appeared in Oslo in the middle of the night, waving from the balcony of a hotel. It was the... Read More
Trump says US seized ‘very large’ oil tanker near Venezuela
US President Donald Trump announced the seizure of a “very large” oil tanker and said “other things are happening” off the coast of Venezuela. Trump says US seized ‘very large’ oil tanker near Venezuela US President Donald Trump announced the seizure of a “very large” oil tanker and said “other things are happening” off the... Read More
At least 22 killed in collapse of two buildings in Morocco’s Fes –
At least 22 killed in collapse of two buildings in Morocco’s Fes – At least 22 people were killed and 16 injured when two buildings collapsed early Wednesday in Morocco’s city of Fes, the state news agency said, highlighting ongoing concerns over poor housing and public safety.Two four-storey buildings collapsed in the Moroccan city of... Read More
“UK, Denmark want reform of Convention on Human Rights –
The leaders of the UK and Denmark are demanding an overhaul of European immigration laws. Keir Starmer and Mette Frederiksen argue that populists will continue to gain ground if something isn’t done soon. UK, Denmark want reform of Convention on Human Rights The leaders of the UK and Denmark are demanding an overhaul of European... Read More
Nobel Peace Prize winner’s daughter accepts award on her behalf.
The daughter of María Corina Machado, the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has said her mother is determined to live in a free Venezuela and would “never give up on that purpose” as she accepted her mother’s award. The Venezuelan opposition leader was “safe” and will travel to Oslo, the Nobel Institute said,... Read More
Police spot toddler steering car on German autobahn –
Police spot toddler steering car on German autobahn Police officers in western Germany made a shock discovery after they noticed a woman using her phone in the driver’s seat. It turned out that someone else was behind the wheel.Police were first drawn to the vehicle when they noticed the apparent driver using her phone Police... Read More