China has discovered the largest offshore gold deposit in Asia, located beneath the seabed off Laizhou, a coastal district in the eastern province of Shandong. The find has been hailed as the most substantial submarine gold reserve on the continent, marking a significant milestone in China’s mining and resource exploration efforts. According to the South […]

A senior Russian military officer has been killed in a car bomb explosion in Moscow, marking the latest in a series of targeted attacks against high-ranking figures since the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict. Russia’s Investigative Committee confirmed on Monday that an explosive device planted beneath a vehicle detonated earlier in the day, killing Lieutenant […]

Japan has taken a decisive step towards reviving its nuclear power programme by granting final approval to restart the world’s largest nuclear power station, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. The approval was secured on Monday, 22 December, through a regional assembly vote in Niigata Prefecture, marking a pivotal moment nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster reshaped the country’s […]

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has announced the temporary suspension of all visa issuance and consular services until further notice, citing concerns over security and the need to avoid any untoward situation. The decision, which came into effect immediately, was communicated through an official notice issued by the High Commission on Monday, 22 […]

The Trump administration has launched a sweeping transformation of America’s diplomatic presence abroad by recalling nearly 30 ambassadors who were appointed during the Biden presidency. The move represents a clear effort to realign US foreign missions with the political ideology and strategic priorities of President Trump’s second term. Diplomatic sources confirm that ambassadors serving in […]

A devastating bus accident on Java has left at least sixteen people dead and scores injured, according to Indonesian authorities. The crash occurred just after midnight on Monday, sending shockwaves across the region. The ill-fated bus, carrying 34 passengers, veered off course on a sharp bend along the Krapyak toll road in Semarang, colliding violently […]

In an effort to improve rapid mobilisation capabilities, the Israeli military has announced plans to supply nearly 10,000 reserve soldiers with firearms that they will permanently keep in their homes. The move, reported by local news outlets, is a direct response to the operational lessons from the events of 7 October 2023, which exposed vulnerabilities […]