US and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for Florida talks as Moscow signals hardened positions and Europe ramps pressure on Russia.

Gen-Z activists in Bangladesh struggle to convert protest momentum into electoral power as their new NCP party faces entrenched rivals.

The global green economy has exceeded $5 trillion and is projected to surpass $7 trillion annually by 2030, WEF says.

Trump says he does not want Somali immigrants in the US as ICE plans enforcement operation in Minnesota’s Somali community.

Israel has confirmed that the remains handed over by Hamas were not linked to the final two deceased Gaza hostages

Malaysia will restart the search for Flight MH370 on December 30, more than a decade after its disappearance

Kremlin says Putin has not rejected US peace proposals, describing recent talks as a search for compromise.

The US freezes all immigration cases and citizenship ceremonies for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations as restrictions tighten.

YouTube warns Australia’s under-16 social media ban removes key parental controls and risks leaving children less protected online.

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has recommended expanding travel bans to additional countries “flooding” America with criminal activity.

Prada Group finalises its $1.4 billion Versace acquisition as Lorenzo Bertelli leads a strategic revival of the iconic brand.

A UN report has warned that artificial intelligence could deepen economic and social divides between wealthy and poorer nations.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that China poses “national security threats” but stresses the UK will pursue trade ties

Chinese and Japanese coast guards confront each other near disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands amid escalating regional tensions.

Putin meets US envoy Witkoff in Moscow as Ukraine peace talks unfold, with territorial disputes remaining major sticking points.

Starbucks settles with New York City workers, paying $35 million for unstable schedules and arbitrary hour reductions.

UK criticises prolonged Gaza aid delays as tents finally arrive, leaving thousands of families exposed to harsh winter.

Swiss authorities charge ex Credit Suisse official and accuse UBS of failing to prevent laundering linked to Mozambique loan scandal.

Sri Lanka battles deadly floods and landslides as Cyclone Ditwah leaves 212 dead, 218 missing and nearly a million affected.

Pope Leo reaffirms Vatican support for a Palestinian state, urging mediation as Israel maintains firm opposition to the proposal.