Taiwan’s Leader Warns China Is Getting More Aggressive
[President Lai Ching-te is calling for more military spending.
Month: December 2025
Zelensky to send US revised Ukraine war plan
. ROME: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he planned to send the United States revised proposals “in the near future” on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine, after meeting with European allies to strategize on their next steps. US President Donald Trump is pressuring Kyiv to accept a deal put forward by Washington, the initial … Read more
New York Times Sues A.I. Start-Up Perplexity Over Use of Copyrighted Work
Filed in federal court on Friday, the suit joins more than 40 other court disputes between copyright holders and A.I. companies.
Not All Drilling in Texas Is About Oil
The state has become a hub of innovation for creating electricity using geothermal power. Just don’t call it renewable.
New Dietary Guidelines Delayed Until Early 2026
The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans will not come until the new year, a government official said.
Mawra Hocane puts purpose at the heart of her work
Actor Mawra Hocane’s choice of roles is driven by a straightforward ideology: the stories must matter — particularly those centred on women’s lives — and her work should leave a meaningful impact on the people who watch it. Speaking recently about her approach to work, she explained that women’s rights have long shaped the kind of scripts … Read more
Atletico Madrid shoot up UCL standings
Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their first goal with Koke and Alexander Sorloth. Photo: REUTERS EINDHOVEN: Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat PSV Eindhoven 3-2 away on Tuesday and move up to seventh spot in the Champions League standings, all but ensuring their progress to the knockout stages. Julian Alvarez, David Hancko and … Read more
But Who Is the Snake in ‘Zootopia 2’?
[Gary Goldman, who has battled Disney in court over the franchise, thinks the viper Gary De’Snake is based on him.
Pakistan, Indonesia sync Gaza peace efforts
Two countries agree to review PTA; Subianto discusses defence ties with CDF Munir President Asif Ali Zardari confers Nishan-e-Pakistan on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif looks on. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday agreed to enhance bilateral trade, expand … Read more
Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft
new video loaded: Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft transcript Back transcript Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft For the first time in decades, ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel are being called to serve in the country’s military. The community is furious, with protesters and military-age men openly defying the draft. Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews … Read more