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The latest update
December 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The latest update
NYT: Trump Moves to End Access to Gender-Related Care for Minors
If finalized, the new rules would effectively shut down hospitals that fail to comply. The administration’s action represents a major cultural attack on the existence of transgender people.
If finalized, the new rules would effectively shut down hospitals that fail to comply. The administration’s action represents a major cultural attack on the existence of transgender people.
December 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
NYT: Trump Moves to End Access to Gender-Related Care for Minors
If finalized, the new rules would effectively shut down hospitals that fail to comply. The administration’s action represents a major cultural attack on the existence of transgender people.
If finalized, the new rules would effectively shut down hospitals that fail to comply. The administration’s action represents a major cultural attack on the existence of transgender people.
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko announced that a new Russian ballistic missile system, known as “Oreshnik,” has been placed on combat duty in Belarus as of yesterday.
December 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko announced that a new Russian ballistic missile system, known as “Oreshnik,” has been placed on combat duty in Belarus as of yesterday.
Vladimir Putin said Russia would not back down from its mission to 'liberate its historic lands' and predicted the European backing of Kyiv would ultimately lose power.
He means former Soviet Union+
He means former Soviet Union+
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Vladimir Putin said Russia would not back down from its mission to 'liberate its historic lands' and predicted the European backing of Kyiv would ultimately lose power.
He means former Soviet Union+
He means former Soviet Union+
Sec. of State Rubio announces US sanctions on two ICC judges for actions targeting Israel. Citing ICC overreach and lack of jurisdiction over the US and Israel, he says Washington will impose consequences for what it calls politicized “lawfare” against Israeli nationals.
December 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Sec. of State Rubio announces US sanctions on two ICC judges for actions targeting Israel. Citing ICC overreach and lack of jurisdiction over the US and Israel, he says Washington will impose consequences for what it calls politicized “lawfare” against Israeli nationals.
In a letter to the UN Secretary-General, Venezuela says the US refusal to issue visas blocked its delegation from UN meetings, violating the Headquarters Agreement. The denial, including for FM Pinto, “undermines sovereign equality and UN integrity”.
December 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In a letter to the UN Secretary-General, Venezuela says the US refusal to issue visas blocked its delegation from UN meetings, violating the Headquarters Agreement. The denial, including for FM Pinto, “undermines sovereign equality and UN integrity”.
Harrowing new details emerged on Thursday in a UN report detailing targeted sexual violence and summary executions in Sudan’s North Darfur region, attributed to paramilitary fighters who overran the city of El Fasher in late October.
December 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Harrowing new details emerged on Thursday in a UN report detailing targeted sexual violence and summary executions in Sudan’s North Darfur region, attributed to paramilitary fighters who overran the city of El Fasher in late October.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirmed the preparation of meetings with the US representatives “to get updated on the results of the work that has been done by the US with the EU and Ukraine”.
The literal phrasing matters here.
The literal phrasing matters here.
December 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirmed the preparation of meetings with the US representatives “to get updated on the results of the work that has been done by the US with the EU and Ukraine”.
The literal phrasing matters here.
The literal phrasing matters here.
From Dec 15-16, US convened a G20 Sherpa meeting in DC, attended by reps from the African Union, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UK. Poland attended as the only guest
December 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
From Dec 15-16, US convened a G20 Sherpa meeting in DC, attended by reps from the African Union, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, EU, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UK. Poland attended as the only guest
Estonian MFA: Today, Estonian Police and Border Guard detected an illegal crossing of a temporary control line between Estonia and Russia on the Narva River breakwater by 3 border guards of Russia. Estonian border guard patrols responded. After short time RU border guards returned to RU territory.
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Estonian MFA: Today, Estonian Police and Border Guard detected an illegal crossing of a temporary control line between Estonia and Russia on the Narva River breakwater by 3 border guards of Russia. Estonian border guard patrols responded. After short time RU border guards returned to RU territory.
Polish PM Tusk: Now we have a simple choice: either money today, or blood tomorrow. I’m not talking about Ukraine only, I’m talking about Europe. This is our decision to make. And only ours. All European leaders must finally rise to the challenge.
December 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Polish PM Tusk: Now we have a simple choice: either money today, or blood tomorrow. I’m not talking about Ukraine only, I’m talking about Europe. This is our decision to make. And only ours. All European leaders must finally rise to the challenge.
Did someone hack Rubio?
December 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Did someone hack Rubio?
Yes, it is a real video.
December 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Yes, it is a real video.
AP: The U.S. announces a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones.
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 AM
AP: The U.S. announces a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones.
VP Vance hosted the PM and FA of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, for dinner at the Residence.
“They discussed the enduring strategic partnership between Qatar and the United States and mutual efforts to promote regional peace.”
“They discussed the enduring strategic partnership between Qatar and the United States and mutual efforts to promote regional peace.”
December 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
VP Vance hosted the PM and FA of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, for dinner at the Residence.
“They discussed the enduring strategic partnership between Qatar and the United States and mutual efforts to promote regional peace.”
“They discussed the enduring strategic partnership between Qatar and the United States and mutual efforts to promote regional peace.”
In his address, Trump claims US was “invaded by 25 million criminals” under the Biden administration.
The rest is same old. Will post any takeaways below.
The rest is same old. Will post any takeaways below.
December 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
In his address, Trump claims US was “invaded by 25 million criminals” under the Biden administration.
The rest is same old. Will post any takeaways below.
The rest is same old. Will post any takeaways below.
Venezuelan President Maduro:
“To the military of Colombia, whom I know very well, I call on you to a perfect union with Venezuela, so that no one dares to touch the sovereignty of our countries.”
“To the military of Colombia, whom I know very well, I call on you to a perfect union with Venezuela, so that no one dares to touch the sovereignty of our countries.”
December 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Venezuelan President Maduro:
“To the military of Colombia, whom I know very well, I call on you to a perfect union with Venezuela, so that no one dares to touch the sovereignty of our countries.”
“To the military of Colombia, whom I know very well, I call on you to a perfect union with Venezuela, so that no one dares to touch the sovereignty of our countries.”
Russian Orthodox priests — or priests from other countries operating under the Russian Patriarchate — have recently been lobbying the U.S. Congress. They are trying to convince people that Ukrainians themselves are to blame for Russia’s war.
(Lisunova)
(Lisunova)
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Russian Orthodox priests — or priests from other countries operating under the Russian Patriarchate — have recently been lobbying the U.S. Congress. They are trying to convince people that Ukrainians themselves are to blame for Russia’s war.
(Lisunova)
(Lisunova)
WP: Trump privately spoke with his former impeachment attorney Alan Dershowitz about potentially being president for a THIRD term. He presented Trump a draft of his upcoming book called "Could President Trump Constitutionally Serve a Third Term?"
December 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
WP: Trump privately spoke with his former impeachment attorney Alan Dershowitz about potentially being president for a THIRD term. He presented Trump a draft of his upcoming book called "Could President Trump Constitutionally Serve a Third Term?"