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South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung is due to visit China for high-level talks with President Xi Jinping, in a meeting expected to focus on stabilising bilateral relations and addressing sensitive political and economic issues.

Ahead of the visit, Lee reaffirmed South Korea’s adherence to the one-China policy, a longstanding position viewed as central to relations with Beijing. The stance is expected to set the tone for discussions aimed at rebuilding trust after years of strain linked to security disputes and regional tensions.

The summit agenda is expected to include cooperation on the Korean Peninsula, with Lee seeking China’s support for efforts toward ...

Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, as the new head of the presidential office, following the dismissal of his predecessor amid a corruption scandal. Formal procedures for the appointment are currently under way, and Budanov has confirmed his acceptance of the role.

Zelensky said the decision reflects the need for greater focus on security, defence development, and strategic coordination at a critical moment for the country. Budanov stated that his new position represents an expanded area of responsibility, with an emphasis on national security and state interests.

The previous head of the presidential office, Andriy Yermak, ...

Tesla has lost its position as the world’s top electric vehicle seller after reporting weaker deliveries, while China’s BYD recorded stronger growth and expanded its global lead in EV sales.

Tesla’s deliveries declined compared with the previous year, reflecting intensifying competition, pricing pressure, and uneven demand across key markets. The company has also faced challenges linked to shifting consumer preferences, increased competition from lower-cost rivals, and delays around new product rollouts.

BYD’s rise has been driven by robust domestic demand in China and expanding international sales, supported by a broad lineup of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Analysts say BYD’s pricing strategy ...

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck parts of southern Mexico, with tremors felt across central regions, including coastal and inland areas. The quake was centred near the Pacific coast, according to preliminary seismic data.

Residents in and around Acapulco reported strong shaking that caused buildings to sway and briefly disrupted daily activity. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties, though assessments were ongoing.

Emergency services were placed on alert as officials conducted inspections of infrastructure, including roads, buildings, and utilities. Power and communications services were reported to be largely intact following the quake.

Seismologists warned that aftershocks were possible ...

Donald Trump’s personal wealth has increased in 2025, driven by a mix of media holdings, licensing deals, and growing involvement in cryptocurrency-related ventures. Recent estimates show that non-traditional assets now make up a notable share of his overall fortune.

A significant portion of the gains has been linked to Trump-affiliated digital assets, including a branded cryptocurrency project and related investment vehicles. These ventures have attracted strong interest from supporters and retail investors, contributing to sharp fluctuations in valuation tied to market sentiment.

Trump also continues to earn income from his majority stake in a publicly traded media company, along with revenue from ...

​Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor on January 1, 2026, marking a significant shift in the city's political landscape. As the first Muslim and youngest person to hold the office in over a century, the democratic socialist used his first hours in City Hall to issue a series of executive orders aimed at addressing the city’s affordability crisis.
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A central piece of his initial actions was the reestablishment of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants. The office is designed to serve as a central hub for defending renters' rights and holding negligent landlords accountable. Mamdani ...

The Trump administration has significantly escalated its pressure campaign against the Venezuelan government with the first known direct operation on Venezuelan soil. President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. forces targeted a coastal dock facility used for drug trafficking, describing the site as a major implementation area for narcotics shipments. Sources familiar with the operation indicate that the strike was carried out by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) using an unmanned drone, marking a shift from previous maritime-only engagements.

​The strike is the latest in a months-long "Big Stick" policy approach, which has seen the deployment of a massive naval fleet ...

​Protests sparked by Iran’s deteriorating economy and the rapid depreciation of the national currency have intensified, leading to the first reported fatalities in clashes between demonstrators and security forces. While the movement initially took root in Tehran earlier this week, the most severe violence has shifted to rural provinces and cities such as Azna, Lordegan, and Fuladshahr.

​State-affiliated media and human rights organizations have confirmed that at least seven people have been killed since Wednesday. Reports indicate that security forces have utilized live ammunition and birdshot to disperse crowds in several locations. In the southwestern city of Lordegan, witnesses described the ...

U.S. national security officials have concluded that Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin or any of his residences in a recent drone operation, according to a report citing a Central Intelligence Agency assessment. The review found no evidence of an attempted attack against the Russian leader or his property.

The official report indicates Ukrainian forces may have been striking a military target in the same general region but not close to Putin’s country residence, contradicting Moscow’s earlier accusation that dozens of drones were directed at the presidential estate in the Novgorod region. Kyiv’s foreign minister said Russia has not ...

Britain’s media regulator, Ofcom, is facing increasing calls to investigate a GB News interview with U.S. President Donald Trump after numerous complaints that the broadcast contained misleading and inaccurate statements that went unchallenged by the presenter. Critics raised concerns about whether the interview complied with UK broadcasting rules on accuracy and impartiality.

In the November interview, Trump made assertions — including that human‑induced climate change was “a hoax” and that parts of London operate under “sharia law” and no‑go zones for police — that critics say were neither corrected nor probed during the broadcast. Observers argue these unchallenged remarks may ...