Russia Wage Arrears Jump to 2.16B Rubles as Late Pay Spreads
Russia wage arrears climbed to 2.16 billion rubles by end-October 2025, highlighting a sharp rise in overdue salaries as some employers struggle with cash flow amid tight credit and slower growth. What changed in October 2025 and why it matters? Russia’s official statistics show a continued rise in overdue wages into autumn 2025, with 2.156 […]
Us Boards Third Tanker Near Venezuela as Trump Escalates Blockade
The US has boarded or moved to interdict a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela in recent days, escalating President Donald Trump’s newly announced “blockade” targeting sanctioned vessels and alleged sanctions-evasion networks in Caribbean waters. What happened at sea US forces have recently carried out a string of maritime actions—starting with a Dec. 10 seizure […]
Marey AI Video Platform: Lyonne Pushes Licensed Model
Natasha Lyonne used Fortune’s Brainstorm AI conference in San Francisco (Dec. 8–9) to spotlight the Marey AI video platform, a “licensed-first” generator built with Moonvalley that aims to reduce copyright risk as studios and regulators tighten scrutiny of generative video. Asteria’s pitch: powerful AI without “scraping first, asking later” Actress, director, and producer Natasha Lyonne […]
Zelensky Begins Preparations for Wartime Elections in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has initiated steps for wartime elections, urging parliament to amend laws despite ongoing martial law from Russia’s invasion. He conditions polls on security guarantees from the US and allies, responding to President Donald Trump’s calls for a vote. This marks a shift as Zelensky’s term expired in May 2024, extended under […]
Australia Retain Ashes After Adelaide Test Win
Australia retain Ashes after beating England by 82 runs at Adelaide Oval on December 21, 2025, moving 3-0 up and making the five-Test series impossible for the tourists to recover. Australia Shut the Door on England’s Comeback Bid Australia have retained the Ashes with two Tests to spare after defending a daunting fourth-innings lead in […]
Robotic Chessboard Sets World Record for Blending Wood With Autonomous Tech
The Phantom Chessboard has set the world record for the first fully robotic chessboard made from solid wood. Created by Wonder Substance, this innovation combines traditional craftsmanship with silent robotics, allowing pieces to move autonomously while maintaining a natural wooden aesthetic. The record was certified on December 19, 2025, marking a milestone in chess technology. […]
On This Day: December 22 – History, Famous Birthdays, Deaths & Global Events
December 22 sits in that in-between space of the calendar—after the year’s big public milestones but before the world exhales into a new year. Yet history rarely respects the “quiet” weeks. For Bangladesh, the date is linked to the hard work that begins after victory: building institutions, restoring civil life, and turning a liberation struggle […]
TikTok Accused of Ongoing Data Transfers to China
TikTok is facing renewed scrutiny in Europe after Norway’s data protection authority accused the platform of continuing to send users’ personal data to China, despite a major EU fine and escalating regulatory pressure over cross‑border transfers. The allegations deepen long‑running fears that information about European users could be exposed to Chinese state surveillance under Beijing’s […]
US intelligence split on Putin’s aims in Ukraine
US intelligence agencies are sharply divided over President Vladimir Putin’s true aims in Ukraine, as the war enters its fourth year with no clear end in sight. While some analysts see signs of a potential diplomatic opening, others warn that Putin remains committed to his maximalist goals of subduing Ukraine and expanding Russian influence across […]
Google Exec Woodward Drives AI Comeback With Gemini 3
Google’s AI comeback has been spearheaded by the launch of Gemini 3, a new generation of artificial intelligence models that are reshaping the company’s position in the global AI race. At the center of this transformation is Josh Woodward, the executive whose leadership has propelled Gemini from a niche experiment to a mainstream powerhouse, now […]
12 Retail Tech Tools Under $500 Per Month That Punch Above Their Weight in the USA, UK, and Dubai
The retail landscape is shifting faster than ever. As we approach 2026, the divide between “enterprise” giants and small businesses is shrinking, not because the giants are getting smaller, but because technology has democratized power. Finding the Best Retail Tech Tools is no longer about who has the biggest budget; it is about who has […]
Us, Russia Hold Peace Talks in Miami as Divisions Persist
The United States and Russia have convened peace talks in Miami, Florida, in a renewed effort to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. These negotiations, led by senior envoys from both nations, have been described as “constructive” by Russian officials, yet significant divisions persist between the warring parties and their international backers. The talks come […]
