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 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."...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

The European Commission is working to find the best method to get funding for Ukraine in the years 2026 and 2027. They are talking with financial institutions, including EC spokesperson Paula Pinho, during a meeting in Brussels. When asked about a report from the Financial Times that the European Central Bank refused to act as a financial guarantor for €140 billion in reparations loans to Ukraine...

In a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump remarked that Washington might resort to force if he does not step down willingly, writes The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), referencing sources. The newspaper reports that the call between Trump and Maduro occurred last week. As per sources from the WSJ, the two parties also talked about Venezuela's request for amnesty...