World & Politics
Somalia's President calls for protection of country's unity - 12/29/2025
According to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud in a parliamentary address on Sunday, Israel's acknowledgment of Somaliland's independence jeopardizes Somalia's unity, and its people must show solidarity and take counteractions. "I urge the people of Somalia to stay composed and protect the nation's unity and sovereignty, which is experiencing a blatant invasion," he was quoted by Al Arabiya...
Japan to post budget surplus in next fiscal year for first time in 28 years - 12/29/2025
Japan's main budget is set to be in surplus for the first time in 28 years in the upcoming fiscal year, as announced by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, according to Bloomberg. "The initial budget presented by the government indicates a positive primary balance for the first time since 1998," she informed reporters. "I think we have developed a budget that balances fostering a robust economy with...
Japan to restart world's largest nuclear power plant in January - 12/23/2025
The Niigata Prefectural Assembly on Monday approved Governor Hideyo Hanazumi's choice to resume operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, regarded as the largest in the world by installed capacity, The Japan Times states. TEPCO is anticipated to bring one of the seven reactors back online on January 20. The report notes that Japan deactivated all 54 of its nuclear power...
European Parliament approves a bill to phase out Russian gas imports for the EU - 12/18/2025
The European Parliament (EP) has passed a bill to gradually eliminate Russian gas imports for the European Union. The document, which has already received approval from the EU Council, garnered 500 votes in favor, 120 against, and 32 abstentions. As per the legislation, sales of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the spot market will be prohibited once the regulation takes effect in early...
The US suspends implementation of its technology agreement with the UK - 12/16/2025
The United States has paused the terms of the Tech Prosperity Deal with the United Kingdom, which was signed by former President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the US's visit to London, according to a report by the Financial Times. The newspaper notes that this decision comes "as growing frustration in Washington emerges over the progress of trade discussions with London."...
European Commission proposes modernizing the EU's energy infrastructure - 12/11/2025
The European Commission (EC) introduced proposals to upgrade the EU's energy infrastructure aimed at lowering electricity costs and boosting energy independence. As stated in the Commission's public communication, the proposed grid package from the EC and the Energy Highways initiative aim to facilitate "the effective distribution of energy throughout all Member States, incorporating more...
Australia bans social media use for under-16s - 12/10/2025
According to The Guardian, Australia is the first nation to prohibit social media usage for individuals under 16. The legislation came into force at midnight local time on December 10 and will impact most significant platforms, such as TikTok, YouTube, Meta, and X. All current accounts of Australian children and teenagers must be removed by social media managers; social media platforms must...
Cambodia deploys armored and artillery troops to Thailand border - 12/09/2025
The Thai army reported that the Cambodian military has sent tanks and multiple launch rocket systems to the border with Thailand due to ongoing conflicts between the two parties. In the meantime, Thai jets are targeting Cambodian bases, storage facilities, and approaching reinforcements. The Royal Thai Air Force announced the deployment of the jets to offer close air support for ground forces....
Poll: 79% of EU residents consider the euro useful - 12/08/2025
The European Union's sociological service, Eurobarometer, conducted a survey, which showed that the public continues to strongly support the euro as the common currency of the EU, according to the European Commission. The survey results indicate that 79% of those surveyed believe the euro is beneficial for the EU as a whole, a figure that aligns with the results from the 2024 survey....
South Africa will take a break from the G20 until the end of the US presidency - 12/05/2025
Vincent Magwenya, press secretary to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, announced on social media that South Africa will halt its involvement in the G20 until the UK assumes the G20 presidency from the US in 2026. "At this point next year, the UK will take on the G20 Presidency. We can have productive and significant conversations on all the issues that genuinely concern the world, and for...
