Trump orders US withdrawal from UN bodies
The order also prompts a review of US funding for the United Nations. Trump made similar moves during his first term and has long railed against the United Nations over perceived anti-Washington
Milanovic leads Croatian presidential race
Incumbent President Zoran Milanovic is set to face off against Dragan Primorac in a second round of voting in January. Primorac and his conservative HDZ party sought to portray the populist Milanovic
German chancellor candidate Merz slams Musk over AfD stance
After Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised the AfD in an article published by a German daily, the leading candidate for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, hit back, decrying Musk’s interference as “intrusive and pretentious.”
China launches new generation assault ship ‘Sichuan’
The new assault ship has technology that can launch fighter jets off its deck and have them land back on board. China has been trying to modernize its naval forces for a
Pakistan military court convicts 60 over pro-Khan unrest
The men were among hundreds arrested after they attacked military and government buildings following former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s arrest. The military tribunals have been widely criticized by the West. A military
South Korea: Lawmakers vote to impeach Han Duck-soo
The main opposition party in South Korea introduced a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. There is concern the measure could deepen an ongoing constitutional crisis. South Korea’s parliament on Friday
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh dies, aged 92
The 92-year-old was praised for his “immense wisdom and integrity,” having turned India into an economic powerhouse. But his tenure was stained by corruption allegations and high inflation. Former Indian Prime Minister
South Korea lawmakers seek to impeach acting president
The main opposition party in South Korea has introduced a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. It plans to seek a vote on the measure, potentially deepening a constitutional crisis. South
Germany’s Faeser says AfD shouldn’t exploit Magdeburg attack
Five people were killed and over 200 were injured when a car was driven through crowds at the Christmas market in Magdeburg in eastern Germany. The far-right Alternative for Germany held a
How German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became so unpopular
Despite poor approval ratings, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is running again as the Social Democrats’ top candidate in the 2025 federal election. Why did the German government become so unpopular during his
Japan FM visits China, seeking ‘positive direction’ for ties
Takeshi Iwaya made his first trip to Beijing since becoming Japan’s foreign minister in October. Chinese officials said often difficult bilateral ties were “at a critical period of improvement and development.” Japanese Foreign