Switzerland declares mourning after deadly bar fire
Switzerland declares five days of mourning. Unprecedented fire hits Crans-Montana bar. 40 killed in New Year’s Eve blaze. Guy Parmelin, the president of Switzerland, called the fire one of the most horrific incidents in the nation’s…
European court questions UK over Shamima Begum case
European Court questions UK on Begum case. Challenges citizenship stripping as unlawful act. Probes “sham” revocation in ISIS case. European lawyers have questioned whether Begum’s treatment complies with the UK’s obligations to…
China Urges Netherlands to Correct Nexperia Mistakes Amid Ongoing Semiconductor Tensions
China Urges Netherlands to Correct Nexperia Mistakes Amid Ongoing Semiconductor Tensions Key Points China has formally urged the Netherlands to “correct mistakes” regarding restrictions imposed on Nexperia, a Dutch semiconductor firm owned by…
UK voters back new Europe defence pact amid Trump doubts
Brexit third-country status blocks EU defense programs. Negotiations fail over billions in entry fees. EU caps UK contributions at 35% value. That is the startling result of a survey conducted to find out how the people felt about the significant shifts…
Russian Lt. General Fanil Sarvarov killed in Moscow car bomb
Russia (Washington Insider) – On December 22, 2025, a 56-year-old Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of Russia’s Operational Training Directorate, was killed by a car bomb in Moscow, the 3rd Russian general killed this year. As Leo Sands, Natalia…
Uber & Lyft partner with Baidu to launch Robotaxis in the UK
UK (Washington Insider) – Uber and Lyft will test Baidu’s Apollo robotaxis in the UK in 2026, starting with dozens of vehicles. London’s Vision Zero plan and Waymo, WeRide, also expand autonomous trials globally. As International The News reported,…
Russia hits Pivdennyi Port and Dniester bridge in Odesa region
Russia (Washington Insider) – Russia intensified drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s Pivdennyi port and Dniester bridge, killing 8, injuring 30; Putin vows Black Sea blockade, while Mykyta highlights civilian resilience. As AAJ News reported,…
UK urges democracy in West Africa, condemns Guinea-Bissau & Benin Coups
UK (Washington Insider) – The UK condemned coups in Guinea-Bissau and Benin at the UN Security Council; Jennifer MacNaughtan supported ECOWAS, urged constitutional rule, and warned that 12.1 million people in the Sahel need aid by 2026. As Tosin…
Russian Lavrov calls EU “Rude” over China-India ties with Moscow
Russia (Washington Insider) – Russian FM Sergey Lavrov criticised EU leaders over China-India ties with Moscow, reaffirmed Ukraine peace talks with the US, mentioned Macron-Putin dialogue, and discussed Egypt-Russia projects with Abdelatty.…
UK confirms Foreign Office hack, low risk to individuals
to approve the embassy after MI5’s assessment, ahead of a visit to Beijing by the Prime Minister.UK (Washington Insider) – The UK confirmed a Foreign Office cyberattack, linked to China-based Storm-1849. MI5 warned MPs of Chinese spying. Ministers,…