EU Leaders Approve €90 Billion Ukraine Loan, Drop Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets
European Union leaders agreed to provide Kyiv with €90 billion in financial support for 2026-27. They set aside plans to tap €210 billion in frozen Russian assets after legal and political resistance.
December 19, 2025
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Australia’s ‘Bondi Hero’ Handed $1.65 Million from Fundraising
Ahmed al Ahmed, celebrated for disarming a gunman during the Bondi Beach mass shooting, has been handed over A$2.5 million (about US $1.65 million) raised by global donors. The award was presented while he recovers in hospital after being wounded in the attack.
December 19, 2025
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Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead After Manhunt
Authorities have confirmed that the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting was found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility. Officials say he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, ending a multi-day search.
December 19, 2025
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Thailand Officially Recognizes Thai Cats as National Symbols
Thailand’s cabinet has approved the recognition of Thai cats as national symbols to preserve their heritage and boost economic potential.
December 18, 2025
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Bangladesh Receives $2 Billion in Remittances in First 17 Days of December
Remittances flow continues strong as Bangladesh receives over $2 billion in just the first 17 days of December 2025.
December 18, 2025
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EU Leaders Face Critical Decision on Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels to decide whether to use frozen Russian sovereign assets to finance Ukraine’s needs. The proposal has sparked intense debate amid legal, political, and security concerns across the bloc.
December 18, 2025
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ILO Director-General Commends Bangladesh for Labor Reforms
The Government of Bangladesh has received formal commendation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) for its wide-ranging labour reforms, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen workers’ rights and labour standards.
December 18, 2025
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Severe weather continues to hit Gaza
Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry reported that a newborn baby had died of hypothermia, while at least 11 other people lost their lives in building collapses caused by the storms.