Zelenskyy Territorial Dispute Keeps Ukraine Peace Talks From Closing
Zelenskyy territorial dispute is still the toughest obstacle in U.S.-led negotiations, as Ukraine says any peace plan must protect sovereignty, borders, and legally binding security guarantees. What Zelenskyy Said, And Why It Matters Now? Zelenskyy has drawn a hard line on territory at a moment when diplomats say several parts of a peace framework are […]
Nvidia AI21 Labs Acquisition Talks Said to Reach $3B
Nvidia is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Israeli AI startup AI21 Labs for $2–$3 billion, a move that would expand its Israel footprint and add enterprise language-model talent to its AI stack. What’s Happening And Why It Matters Nvidia is said to be in late-stage negotiations to acquire AI21 Labs, an Israeli company known […]
Taiwan Opposition Blocks $40B Defense Budget After Chinese Rockets Land Closer Than Ever
In a dramatic escalation of tensions across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s opposition parties have repeatedly blocked a landmark NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defense budget, even as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted live-fire drills with rockets landing inside Taiwan’s 24-nautical-mile contiguous zone for the first time. The move by the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan […]
Former World’s Heaviest Man Dies at 41: 1,322-Pound Weight Led to Fatal Kidney Infection
Juan Pedro Franco, the Mexican man who once held the Guinness World Record as the world’s heaviest person, has died at age 41 from complications related to a kidney infection. Franco, who weighed nearly 1,312 pounds at his peak in 2016, passed away on December 24, 2025, while hospitalized in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Death Confirmed by […]
CES 2026 Chip Announcements: Intel, NVIDIA, AMD Updates
CES 2026 (Jan. 6–9 in Las Vegas) is set to open with major chip announcements on Jan. 5, led by Intel’s Panther Lake launch event and keynotes from NVIDIA and AMD, as the show also spotlights a new wave of RGB LED-based premium TVs and smarter connected audio. What’s Happening at CES 2026 and When […]
Ukraine Coalition Of The Willing Talks Set For January As Kyiv Pushes For Stronger Security Guarantees
Ukraine will host Coalition of the Willing security-adviser talks on Jan. 3, ahead of a leaders’ meeting in France on Jan. 6, as Kyiv and partners seek a U.S.-backed path to peace and clearer long-term security guarantees. The January Meetings: Who, What, When, Where, And Why? Ukraine’s president said Kyiv will host a new round […]
Iran Suspends Work In 21 Provinces as Protests Spread
Iranian authorities have ordered work suspensions across 21 of the country’s 31 provinces as nationwide protests over deteriorating economic conditions entered their third consecutive day, with demonstrators clashing with security forces in Tehran and other major cities. Government Orders Widespread Closures Amid Growing Unrest Iran’s government announced on December 29, 2025, that official working hours […]
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack on Putin Residence
In a stunning escalation that has rocked ongoing peace negotiations, Russia claims Ukraine launched a massive drone swarm targeting President Vladimir Putin’s heavily fortified residence on Lake Valdai. The allegation, voiced directly by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, paints a picture of 91 long-range drones descending on the site overnight from December 28 to 29, 2025—all […]
Uae to Withdraw Troops From Yemen After Saudi Ultimatum
The United Arab Emirates has announced the withdrawal of its remaining military forces from Yemen after Saudi Arabia endorsed a demand from Yemen’s presidential council for Emirati troops to leave within 24 hours, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two Gulf allies over their competing interests in the war-torn nation. Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes […]
European Stocks Hit Record Close as Mining Rally Lifts Markets
European stocks closed at fresh record highs as a powerful rally in mining and banking shares lifted major benchmarks across the region in thin, year-end trading, underscoring how 2025 has turned into one of the strongest years for European equity markets since the pandemic era. Gains in heavyweight miners such as Anglo American, Glencore, Antofagasta, […]
Avatar: Fire and Ash Box Office Hits $800M Worldwide
James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has topped $800 million worldwide less than two weeks after opening in theaters, keeping the blockbuster on pace for another billion-dollar run. Box Office Surge Pushes the Film Past $800 Million “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third installment in the “Avatar” franchise, reached the $800 million milestone by Monday, […]
Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal AI Chats From 900,000 Users
Over 9 million Chrome and Edge users have had their private AI conversations stolen by malicious browser extensions disguised as productivity tools, with both campaigns involving Google-featured extensions that secretly exfiltrated ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and other AI chat data to remote servers. Dual Security Breaches Target AI Users Two separate malware campaigns have exposed a critical […]
