Terror balance and open wounds for Russia and Ukraine
2025 ends with no breakthrough in Ukraine conflict as Russia maintains peace terms while Ukraine faces mounting pressure from all sides amid economic strain.
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Trump’s lavish New Year’s party at Mar-a-Lago with Melania
Donald Trump and Melania Trump hosted a spectacular New Year’s party at Mar-a-Lago featuring Benjamin Netanyahu and a $3 million charity auction.
CIA: Ukraine did not target Putin’s home with drones, Trump shows caution
CIA assessment contradicts Putin’s claim to Trump about Ukrainian drone attack on his residence, revealing intelligence gap in US-Russia communications.
France to ban social media for children under 15 from next school year
France plans to ban social media for children under 15 starting 2026 and extend mobile phone restrictions to high schools to protect minors from digital risks.
Top 10 global events of 2025: From Trump’s inauguration to war agreements
2025 brought unprecedented global upheaval from Trump’s second term and new Pope election to historic peace deals in Ukraine and Gaza that reshaped world politics.
Queen Camilla reveals train assault she faced as teenager
Queen Camilla reveals for first time how she fought off a sexual assault on a train as teenager, speaking out about violence against women in BBC interview.
Iran: Mossad calls on Iranian protesters to take to streets
Israeli Mossad encourages Iranian protesters to intensify demonstrations, promising on-ground support as protests spread across universities.
Emmanuel Macron unwelcome at Brigitte Bardot’s funeral, Marine Le Pen to attend
French President Macron unwelcome at Brigitte Bardot’s funeral while far-right leader Marine Le Pen will attend. The Élysée’s tribute offer was rejected by family.
Russia presents drone debris video as proof of Ukraine attack on Putin’s residence
Russia releases drone debris video as evidence of alleged Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence, while Kyiv denies claims and EU officials warn of distraction tactics.
Medvedev’s vicious attack on Zelensky: “Death surrounds him”
Russian official Dmitry Medvedev launches vicious verbal attack on Ukrainian President Zelensky, threatening to display his corpse in St. Petersburg museum.
Barron Trump makes rare public appearance at Mar-a-Lago family dinner
Barron Trump, 19, made a rare public appearance at the Trump family’s Christmas dinner at Mar-a-Lago, drawing attention despite his usual low-profile lifestyle.
Ukraine fears new war escalation after Russia’s Putin attack claims
Ukraine and Russia tensions escalate as Moscow accuses Kyiv of drone attack on Putin’s residence, threatening to derail peace negotiations with Trump administration.