Iran faces mounting unrest as economic collapse deepens and U.S., Israel pressure grows
Iran’s leadership is facing its most acute challenge in years as violent unrest driven by economic hardship coincides with renewed military warnings...
Europe's most expensive Christmas tree, made entirely of gold coins and valued at over €5.2 million, is dazzling visitors at Munich’s Goldhaus.
The tree, composed of 2,024 Vienna Philharmonic gold coins, features a 20-ounce coin as its crowning star, symbolizing luxury and the enduring value of gold.
Benjamin Summa, spokesperson for Pro Aurum, described the display as a celebration of the season and a testament to gold’s significance as a secure investment. With geopolitical tensions and soaring demand from central banks and investors, gold prices have reached new heights, adding to the tree's extraordinary allure.
While the coins are available for purchase, the stunning tree itself remains priceless, drawing crowds eager to witness this opulent holiday spectacle.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned that the Russia-Ukraine war is now threatening trade in the Black Sea.
Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 years old were among those who died in the bar fire on New Year's Eve that killed 40 people in Switzerland, police said on Sunday.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea, according to South Korea and Japan, as regional diplomacy and security concerns remain in focus.
The United States launched an overnight military operation in Venezuela and captured its long-serving President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said, pledging to place the country under temporary American control and signalling that U.S. forces could be deployed if necessary.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Monday to discuss the U.S. operation in Venezuela.
Dmitry Medvedev has warned that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could face the same fate as Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, following what he described as a U.S. ‘abduction’ of the Venezuelan president.
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Taiwan has reported an unprecedented surge in cyberattacks originating from China, with an average of 2.63 million incidents a day recorded throughout 2025, according to a new government report.
World leaders and organisations have responded strongly to the United States’ military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture and departure of President Nicolás Maduro. Many condemn the action as a breach of international law and calling for restraint and peaceful resolution.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday (4 January) that the United States could carry out further military action in Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he said Washington now effectively controls the country.
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