Qatar marked National Day with a grand parade and military display along the Doha Corniche, featuring flypasts by jets and helicopters, marches by various branches of the armed forces, and a vibrant celebration of Qatari heritage and unity.

Qatar Celebrates National Day with Military Flypast

Tiktok’s Chinese owner, Bytedance, has signed binding agreements with major investors to create a new U.S-based joint venture to run TikTok’s American operations. The move is aimed at avoiding a U.S. Government ban that threatened to shut the app down unless Bytedance divested control. 

TikTok U.S.: New TikTok U.S. Joint-venture Signed Under Binding Deal 

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has secured royal approval to dissolve parliament, with the Royal Gazette officially confirming the move that paves the way for early general elections within 45-60 days.

Royal Gazette Confirms: Thailand Parliament Dissolved for Snap Elections

Gaza Ceasefire: Israel has agreed to a U.S. demand to pay for the cleanup of rubble in the Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire agreement, with the operation estimated to cost more than $300 million. The move comes amid international pressure to address the massive destruction caused by the conflict and to support reconstruction efforts in Gaza.


Gaza Ceasefire: Israel Agrees to Pay for Gaza Cleanup

China enters its 15th five-year period in 2026, and a strong start is key to achieving longer-term growth goals. Global tensions and policy choices at home amid weak confidence are the key uncertainties. China has been struggling with deflationary pressures for the past few years. But the latest retail inflation data signals a change.

What to Expect From China's Demand in 2026?

Gaza Ceasefire: President Donald Trump has announced plans for a Gaza Peace Board, declaring it will be “one of the most legendary boards ever” and a key part of his comprehensive peace initiative for the region. The board, to be unveiled early next year, is designed to oversee reconstruction, coordinate international aid, and guide transitional governance in Gaza following the UN Security Council’s approval of the US-backed peace plan. 


Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Announces Gaza Peace Board Plans, Calls It “Legendary”

Prime minister Narendra Modi has had a packed schedule, meeting the world’s most influential tech leaders. From Microsoft and Google to intel and cognizant, Global giants are placing unprecedented bets on India’s role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.


Big Tech Invests Billions in India’s Digital Transformation 

India-Russia Trade Ties: India and Russia have launched a major reset of their decades-old partnership, finalising a five-year plan and unveiling the vision 2030 roadmap. India and Russia also moved closer to concluding a free trade agreement with the Eurasian economic union, which is expected to open new market access and reduce trade barriers.


India-Russia Trade Ties: India, Russia Seal New Five-year Roadmap 

Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his visit to India and was seen off by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, wrapping up a series of discussions aimed at deepening strategic and economic cooperation between the two nations. 

India-Russia: Putin’s India Visit Ends, Seen Off by EAM S. Jaishankar 

Putin in India: During his visit to India, Vladimir Putin strongly defended India’s right to purchase Russian oil, criticizing U.S. tariffs and highlighting the unfair double standards in global trade. Putin emphasized that if the U.S. can buy Russian fuel, India should have the same freedom.


Putin in India: Putin Defends India’s Right to Buy Russian Oil Amid U.S. Tariffs 

China has introduced a 13% VAT on condoms as part of a broader strategy to boost its declining birth rate, ending a 33-year tax exemption on contraceptives. The move is part of revised family planning rules, which aim to encourage larger families and address the country's demographic crisis. 


China Imposes 13% VAT on Condoms to Boost Birth Rates

 India’s textile and apparel exporters are getting little respite from the rupee’s fall to a record low, with steep U.S. Tariffs eroding most currency linked advantages. The rupee breached the 90 mark against the dollar this week. It was mostly pressured by foreign portfolio outflows, strong import demand and uncertainty surrounding the pending U.S–India trade deal.


Textile Exporters Struggle as Rupee Falls to Record Low 

New Delhi is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit, described as historic by Kursk MLA and other officials, will see Putin engage in talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, trade, defense cooperation, and regional issues. 

Putin in India: Putin's Visit to India Called 'Historic' by Kursk MLA

Countdown to Putin's India Visit: New Delhi has implemented a multi-layered security arrangement ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit, ensuring the safety of the Russian leader and dignitaries during his high-profile trip. The city is on high alert, with security agencies coordinating closely to manage crowds, secure venues, and monitor all movement related to the summit. 

Countdown to Putin's India Visit: Multi-Layered Security in Place 

Heavy snow and gale-force winds have lashed Shandong province in eastern China, forcing more than 60 international and Chinese vessels to anchor and suspend operations in Longkou port. Local authorities activated emergency response plans, implementing video checks and increasing port patrols to monitor stranded vessels. 

China: Snow, Gale Force Winds Strand 60+ Vessels in Shandong

Spain has declared a high alert after detecting multiple cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boars near Barcelona, marking the first outbreak since 1994. Authorities suspect the virus may have spread through contaminated food, such as a sandwich eaten by a boar, and have mobilized hundreds of police, rangers, and military personnel to contain the outbreak. 


Spain Declares Alert Over African Swine Fever Outbreak 

India-Russia- Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India from December 4-5, 2025, marking his first trip since the Ukraine conflict began. The visit aims to reinforce the special strategic partnership between India and Russia, with a focus on defense cooperation, including discussions on the S-400 missile system and Su-57 fighter jets. 

India-Russia: Putin's First India Visit Amid Ukraine War, To focus on S-400 , Su-57 Jets 

A passenger ferry carrying 267 people ran aground off the southwestern coast of South Korea near Sinan Island. All passengers and crew were safely rescued with no serious injuries reported. The 26,546-ton vessel struck submerged rocks, causing damage to its bow but no flooding.


South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

Israel-Gaza: An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 27 Palestinians, including women and children, according to local health officials. The attack targeted residential areas, intensifying the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has condemned the strikes as a "dangerous escalation." 

Israel-Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills 27 in Gaza, Hamas Calls Airstrikes 'Dangerous Escalation' 

China: China has ramped up operations at its Lop Nur﻿ nuclear test site, the location of its first atomic bomb test in 1964, with new tunnels discovered via satellite imagery. This surge in underground construction indicates enhanced preparations for nuclear testing capabilities. 


China: New Tunnel Excavations Signal Increased Operations at Lop Nur﻿ Desert Site 

Gaza: The UN Security Council has approved the Trump administration’s comprehensive 20-point Gaza peace plan, authorizing an international stabilization force and establishing a transitional governing board for Gaza until 2027.


Gaza: UN Security Council Approves Trump’s Controversial Gaza Peace Plan  

China's 15-year plan at the plenum last month is coming under the scanner. While the longer and more detailed text is set to be published at the two sessions in march 2026, the first look of China's fourth plenum showed the priorities for the 15th five-year plan are more or less the same as 2014's key focus areas.


China's Plenum Focus of Geopolitics Comes Under Scanner

Settlers Violence: Masked Israeli settlers launched attacks on the Palestinian villages of Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least four people. The settlers set fire to properties, including a food warehouse and farmland, as they clashed with local residents and Israeli forces sent to intervene. 


Settlers Violence: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Two Palestinian Villages, Four Injured 

The Hongqi Bridge, a newly constructed 758-meter highway bridge in Sichuan province, China, partially collapsed after a massive landslide struck the mountainous terrain nearby. Completed earlier in 2025, the bridge was designed to improve connectivity between central China and Tibet but had been closed to traffic a day before the incident due to detected cracks and shifting ground. 

Dramatic Collapse of Hongqi Bridge in Southwest China Following Landslide

US-India: Sergio Gor has officially been sworn in as the United States Ambassador to India, marking a new chapter in the strengthening of U.S.-India diplomatic relations. At the swearing-in ceremony, held amid growing bilateral cooperation, President Donald Trump welcomed Gor, emphasizing the importance of deepening strategic ties and economic partnerships between the two nations. 


US-India: Sergio Gor Officially Sworn in as US Ambassador to India 

Israel has confirmed the remains returned by Hamas belong to Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier killed in Gaza during the 2014 war. His body was held in Gaza for 11 years before being returned under a ceasefire agreement brokered with the United States. Lt. Goldin was killed in an ambush by Hamas shortly after a ceasefire in August 2014 and has since been a symbol of national loss in Israel. 

Israel-Gaza: Hadar Goldin’s Remains Returned to Israel After 11 Years in Gaza

US-Gaza: The United Nations is considering a draft resolution that would grant the United States and its international partners a broad, two-year mandate to govern and provide security in Gaza. This resolution proposes establishing an international stabilization force tasked with securing Gaza’s borders, protecting civilians, and overseeing disarmament efforts while supporting reconstruction and governance reforms. 


Gaza: Draft UN Resolution Grants US and Partners Authority to Govern, Secure Gaza for 2 Years

Tik Tok: China has officially approved the transfer agreement for TikTok, the popular short video app owned by China-based ByteDance, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This approval follows intense negotiations between the U.S. and China and comes after President Trump’s order in September that allows TikTok’s sale to a consortium of U.S. and global investors.


Tik Tok: China Approves TikTok Transfer Deal, Says U.S. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent 

Gaza Ceasefire: The United States has intervened to halt Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans for an expanded Gaza war, urging restraint amid fragile ceasefire negotiations. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, have traveled to Israel to push for peace talks and emphasize the importance of maintaining the truce. Netanyahu, facing pressure from Washington and internal coalition tensions, has publicly stated the need to dismantle Hamas and ensure Gaza's demilitarization but is being urged to pursue diplomatic avenues to avoid further escalation. 

Gaza Ceasefire: U.S. Slams Brakes on Netanyahu's Gaza War Plans 

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has ordered the immediate construction of dams on the Kunar River, a key water source flowing into Pakistan. This move aims to assert Afghanistan’s sovereignty over its water resources and restrict water supply to Pakistan, escalating tensions in the region. 

Water Wars: Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate Over Kunar River Dam Plans 

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Qatar Celebrates National Day with Military Flypast

TikTok U.S.: New TikTok U.S. Joint-venture Signed Under Binding Deal

Royal Gazette Confirms: Thailand Parliament Dissolved for Snap Elections

Gaza Ceasefire: Israel Agrees to Pay for Gaza Cleanup

What to Expect From China's Demand in 2026?

Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Announces Gaza Peace Board Plans, Calls It “Legendary”

Big Tech Invests Billions in India’s Digital Transformation

India-Russia Trade Ties: India, Russia Seal New Five-year Roadmap

India-Russia: Putin’s India Visit Ends, Seen Off by EAM S. Jaishankar

Putin in India: Putin Defends India’s Right to Buy Russian Oil Amid U.S. Tariffs

China Imposes 13% VAT on Condoms to Boost Birth Rates

Textile Exporters Struggle as Rupee Falls to Record Low

Textile Exporters Struggle as Rupee Falls to Record Low

Putin in India: Putin's Visit to India Called 'Historic' by Kursk MLA

Countdown to Putin's India Visit: Multi-Layered Security in Place

China: Snow, Gale Force Winds Strand 60+ Vessels in Shandong

Spain Declares Alert Over African Swine Fever Outbreak

India-Russia: Putin's First India Visit Amid Ukraine War, To focus on S-400 , Su-57 Jets

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

Israel-Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills 27 in Gaza, Hamas Calls Airstrikes 'Dangerous Escalation'

China: New Tunnel Excavations Signal Increased Operations at Lop Nur Desert Site

Gaza: UN Security Council Approves Trump’s Controversial Gaza Peace Plan

China's Plenum Focus of Geopolitics Comes Under Scanner

Settlers Violence: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Two Palestinian Villages, Four Injured

Dramatic Collapse of Hongqi Bridge in Southwest China Following Landslide

US-India: Sergio Gor Officially Sworn in as US Ambassador to India

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Qatar Celebrates National Day with Military Flypast

TikTok U.S.: New TikTok U.S. Joint-venture Signed Under Binding Deal

Royal Gazette Confirms: Thailand Parliament Dissolved for Snap Elections

Gaza Ceasefire: Israel Agrees to Pay for Gaza Cleanup

What to Expect From China's Demand in 2026?

Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Announces Gaza Peace Board Plans, Calls It “Legendary”

Big Tech Invests Billions in India’s Digital Transformation

India-Russia Trade Ties: India, Russia Seal New Five-year Roadmap

India-Russia: Putin’s India Visit Ends, Seen Off by EAM S. Jaishankar

Putin in India: Putin Defends India’s Right to Buy Russian Oil Amid U.S. Tariffs

China Imposes 13% VAT on Condoms to Boost Birth Rates

Textile Exporters Struggle as Rupee Falls to Record Low

Textile Exporters Struggle as Rupee Falls to Record Low

Putin in India: Putin's Visit to India Called 'Historic' by Kursk MLA

Countdown to Putin's India Visit: Multi-Layered Security in Place

China: Snow, Gale Force Winds Strand 60+ Vessels in Shandong

Spain Declares Alert Over African Swine Fever Outbreak

India-Russia: Putin's First India Visit Amid Ukraine War, To focus on S-400 , Su-57 Jets

South Korean Ferry Runs Aground: All 267 Rescued with No Serious Injuries

Israel-Gaza: Israeli Airstrike Kills 27 in Gaza, Hamas Calls Airstrikes 'Dangerous Escalation'

China: New Tunnel Excavations Signal Increased Operations at Lop Nur﻿ Desert Site

Gaza: UN Security Council Approves Trump’s Controversial Gaza Peace Plan

China's Plenum Focus of Geopolitics Comes Under Scanner

Settlers Violence: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Two Palestinian Villages, Four Injured

Dramatic Collapse of Hongqi Bridge in Southwest China Following Landslide

US-India: Sergio Gor Officially Sworn in as US Ambassador to India

China: New Tunnel Excavations Signal Increased Operations at Lop Nur Desert Site