by Muazzama Hasan | Dec 22, 2025 | Global Affairs
A New Chapter in a Storied Relationship In December 2025, the United Kingdom moved swiftly to appoint a new ambassador to Washington, D.C., after a dramatic and politically charged departure of the previous envoy. Christian Turner, a seasoned and respected British...
by Muazzama Hasan | Dec 22, 2025 | Global Affairs, Economics and Trade, Governance & Policy
European Firms Rethink China Reliance Recent data shows a growing number of European companies are actively diversifying their supply chains away from China as Beijing’s push for economic self-reliance and expanding export controls create uncertainties for global...
by Muazzama Hasan | Dec 22, 2025 | Latest News, Crime & Lawfare, Entertainment
On December 18, 2025, a Romanian appeals court sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa, born Cameron Jibril Thomaz, to nine months in prison for smoking cannabis during a performance. The ruling stems from an incident at the “Beach, Please!” festival in July...
by Muazzama Hasan | Dec 22, 2025 | Latest News, Global Affairs, War & Conflict
On December 20, 2025, the United States military executed “Operation Hawkeye Strike,” a large-scale aerial and artillery assault against Islamic State (IS) strongholds across central Syria. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation utilized...
by Muazzama Hasan | Dec 22, 2025 | Latest News, Global Affairs
On December 20, 2025, Bangladesh held a somber state funeral for Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent student leader whose death has reignited national tensions. Hadi passed away after a month-long struggle for life in a Singaporean hospital, where he was being treated for...
