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.
Kyiv has recently received a small number of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors capable of downing Russian ballistic miss...
Canada has announced nearly $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods and billions in support for workers and businesses, escalating its tra...
Pakistani exporters are facing soaring shipping costs to the U.S., with freight rates more than tripling on some routes as the Iran-U.S. conflict d...
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Kyiv wants peace but will not surrender to Russia, as foreign leaders joined Independence Day events marking 35 years since Ukraine’s independence.
A newly created pro-government political party has secured a commanding victory in Kazakhstan's snap parliamentary election, according to exit polls, strengthening President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's influence at a pivotal moment in the country's political transition.
Oil prices fell after the U.S. expanded economic sanctions on Iran, as Tehran vowed to retaliate and warned it had tools to respond, raising concerns over potential disruption to regional oil supplies.
Only four commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, following 13 transits a day earlier, as disruptions continue to restrict traffic through the key energy chokepoint.
Kyiv has recently received a small number of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors capable of downing Russian ballistic missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. It comes as Britain and France pledged stronger military support for Ukraine.
Kyiv has recently received a small number of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors capable of downing Russian ballistic missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. It comes as Britain and France pledged stronger military support for Ukraine.
Canada has announced nearly $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods and billions in support for workers and businesses, escalating its trade dispute with Washington after President Donald Trump's latest duties took effect.
Pakistani exporters are facing soaring shipping costs to the U.S., with freight rates more than tripling on some routes as the Iran-U.S. conflict drives up war-risk insurance and fuel costs.
The trial of a Libyan man accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988, killing 270 people, has been postponed by a U.S. federal judge.
France and Saudi Arabia have agreed on plans for a $7 billion manga-themed amusement complex near Paris, inspired by the hugely popular Japanese franchise Dragon Ball Z.
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