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US Congress passes massive defense bill that includes support for Ukraine and Europe

FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 1, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 1, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo

Brown University gunman still at large as manhunt enters fifth day

The person of interest in connection with the December 13, 2025 shooting at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S., walks in a screengrab from video released by the Providence Police. Providence Police/via REUTERS
The person of interest in connection with the December 13, 2025 shooting at Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S., walks in a screengrab from video released by the Providence Police. Providence Police/via REUTERS

Trump administration plans to dismantle leading climate centre

The National Center for Atmospheric Research, established in 1960, will be broken up.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research, established in 1960, will be broken up.

Canada’s fentanyl czar seeks Chinese help to stop drug precursors from reaching North America

A picture posted on X in October showing alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin Zhi Dong Zhang being escorted by Interpol officers in Mexico City.
A picture posted on X in October showing alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin Zhi Dong Zhang being escorted by Interpol officers in Mexico City.

The Statue of Liberty has fallen – no, not THAT one

A replica of the Statue of Liberty that collapsed onto a carpark amid severe weather in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.
A replica of the Statue of Liberty that collapsed onto a carpark amid severe weather in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Oil jumps 1.5% as Trump’s Venezuela blockade stokes uncertainty

Ionic, a crude oil tanker involved in transporting Venezuelan oil which was recently seized by the US., is docked in San Francisco, Venezuela, on Dec 13, 2025.
Ionic, a crude oil tanker involved in transporting Venezuelan oil which was recently seized by the US., is docked in San Francisco, Venezuela, on Dec 13, 2025.

Trump-Kim summit more likely in 2026, with Seoul still left in cold: Report

In June 2019, US President Donald Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas.
In June 2019, US President Donald Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas.

Trump and top aides publicly defend chief of staff Susie Wiles after explosive interviews

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had made critical comments about some of President Donald Trump's top aides and opened up about disagreements she has had with the president.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had made critical comments about some of President Donald Trump's top aides and opened up about disagreements she has had with the president.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 17, 2025

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles (left)  swiftly dismissed the Vanity Fair article as a “hit piece”.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles (left)  swiftly dismissed the Vanity Fair article as a “hit piece”.

Trump adds seven countries, including Syria, to full travel ban list

A general view of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 20, 2025. The White House ​said the expanded list of countries for the travel ban goes into effect on Jan 1. REUTERS/Al Drago
A general view of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 20, 2025. The White House ​said the expanded list of countries for the travel ban goes into effect on Jan 1. REUTERS/Al Drago

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.