Russia plans lunar nuclear power by 2036

Russia is aiming for the Moon like never before. The country has announced plans to build a nuclear-powered energy station on the…

US justice department delays Epstein Files release

The US Justice Department has said it will need more time to release all files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein…

US ends H‑1B lottery, prioritises top salaries

The US has announced a major change to the H‑1B work visa programme. Starting February 27, 2026, the government will end the…

New Zealand minister opposes India trade deal

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister and leader of the New Zealand First party, Winston Peters, has strongly criticised the recently announced India–New Zealand…

Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant to restart operations

After more than a decade of silence, Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is set to resume operations. Located in Niigata Prefecture, around…

Rare snowfall transforms deserts from Saudi to Atacama

For residents of northern Saudi Arabia, December brought a sight many had never seen in their lifetime, snow falling on desert mountains…

Trump recalls 30 US ambassadors in global shake-up

The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 US ambassadors and senior diplomats from countries around the world in a major shake-up of…

Bangladesh on edge as political leader shot

Bangladesh’s fragile political atmosphere took a sharp turn for the worse on Monday, December 22, 2025, after Motaleb Shikder, a senior leader…

Apple flags travel risks for visa-holding employees

Apple has cautioned employees holding US work visas to avoid traveling abroad unless necessary, following significant delays at US embassies and consulates…

UAE approves gene therapy for SMA patients

In a landmark move for rare disease care, the United Arab Emirates has approved Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a cutting-edge gene therapy for…