December 2025 promises a month full of transformative moments, from significant legal releases and international meetings to cultural milestones and controversial elections. Here’s a look at the key stories set to unfold.
1. U.S. (Dec): Department of Justice to release Epstein documents
The U.S. Department of Justice is set to release a cache of documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, expected to reveal new details about his activities and potentially embarrass prominent figures.
2. India (4-5 Dec): Putin meets Modi as Russia-India relations deepen
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuing efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations, despite Russia’s global isolation.
3. Australia (10 Dec): New legislation bans social media for under-16s
Australia enacts a new law prohibiting under-16s from accessing social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, aiming to safeguard younger users from online harm.
4. Chile (14 Dec): Presidential election heads to run-off
Chile’s presidential race enters its decisive stage with a run-off vote between Jeannette Jara of the Communist Party and far-right candidate José Antonio Kast, which will shape the country's political direction.
5. England (16 Dec): Jane Austen's 250th anniversary celebrated
The literary world celebrates the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, marking the enduring legacy of the author of Pride and Prejudice and her influence on English literature.
6. Belgium (18 Dec): EU to discuss $163-billion "Reparations Loan" to Ukraine
The European Council meets to discuss the $163 billion "Reparations Loan" to Ukraine, utilizing frozen Russian state assets. This is the EU's final opportunity this year to approve the release.
7. India (25 Dec): Navi Mumbai International Airport opens
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) begins operations, expected to handle up to 90 million passengers annually, alleviating congestion at Mumbai’s main airport.
8. Myanmar (28 Dec): Controversial elections held by military Junta
Myanmar’s military junta holds general elections, widely criticized as a sham to maintain control under General Min Aung Hlaing, drawing international condemnation.
Azerbaijan has strongly rejected allegations published by CNN claiming that its territory was used for Israeli military and intelligence operations ag...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tchiani in Ankara on Thursday, underscoring Türkiye’s growing engag...
Five Azerbaijani citizens have been killed and three others injured following drone attacks on two cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan's Fore...
Chinese carmakers are rapidly reshaping the global automotive market, with record exports, soaring electric vehicle sales and growing investments over...
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned ahead of World Environment Day that Afghanistan's worsening water crisis is di...
Azerbaijan has strongly rejected allegations published by CNN claiming that its territory was used for Israeli military and intelligence operations against Iran, describing the report as entirely baseless and demanding a retraction.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tchiani in Ankara on Thursday, underscoring Türkiye’s growing engagement with Africa’s Sahel region as geopolitical alliances continue to shift.
Five Azerbaijani citizens have been killed and three others injured following drone attacks on two cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Chinese carmakers are rapidly reshaping the global automotive market, with record exports, soaring electric vehicle sales and growing investments overseas putting pressure on established European, Japanese and U.S. rivals.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said in a statement that its Aerospace Force did not strike the Kuwait Airport passenger terminal on Wednesday, and that the destruction was instead caused by a failed U.S. Patriot missile.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire after U.S.-backed talks in Washington. The deal requires Hezbollah to halt attacks and withdraw from southern Lebanon, while both sides will resume direct talks later this month aimed at reaching a broader agreement.
Five Azerbaijani citizens have been killed and three others injured following drone attacks on two cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
As Armenia heads toward parliamentary elections on 7 June, the country's relationship with Azerbaijan is emerging as one of the defining issues of the campaign, with analysts and international observers highlighting the role of regional politics in shaping voters’ mindsets.
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would provide new aid to Ukraine and impose additional sanctions on Russia, marking the latest instance of Republican lawmakers breaking ranks with President Donald Trump and party leaders.
People across Gaza are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with millions struggling to access food, clean water, shelter and medical care as the conflict continues.
An ageing, poorly insured shadow armada now accounts for around one-sixth of the world's tanker fleet. Hidden by design and fraught with risk, it operates beyond conventional oversight. A maritime law expert explains how it works, who profits, and why much of the world looks the other way.
Azerbaijan has strongly rejected allegations published by CNN claiming that its territory was used for Israeli military and intelligence operations against Iran, describing the report as entirely baseless and demanding a retraction.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tchiani in Ankara on Thursday, underscoring Türkiye’s growing engagement with Africa’s Sahel region as geopolitical alliances continue to shift.
Germany has failed to secure a rotating seat on the United Nations Security Council, ending decades of successful bids and prompting fresh debate about the country's diplomatic standing on the global stage.
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