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.
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Iran's military has threatened to launch sustained attacks on U.S. bases and interests across the Middle East if Washington resumes military action against Tehran.
Overnight Russian strikes on the city of Sumy, northeast Ukraine, have killed one woman and injured a man, the country's State Emergency Service has said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports, as he prepared to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York.
Russian parliamentary elections have delivered a comfortable win to the ruling United Russia party, which is closely aligned to President Vladimir Putin. With more than 95 per cent of ballots counted, United Russia has taken 57.83 per cent of the vote, up from the 49.8 per cent it won in 2021.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) took first place in state elections in northeastern Germany on Sunday, voting projections showed, delivering the worst result for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's mainstream conservative party since 1949.
Torrential rains brought by Typhoon Dujuan have caused landslides and flooding along Japan’s Pacific coast, killing four people and leaving six others missing, public broadcaster NHK reported on Tuesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports, as he prepared to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York.
When U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on 24 September, traders will be watching for more than the outcome of the two leaders' talks.
Seven Ethiopian armed groups, including former enemies from the 2020-2022 civil war, have formed an alliance aimed at overthrowing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce a new AI defence partnership with the United States on Tuesday, aimed at strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure and detecting threats.
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