China Rebukes UK Over Delay in London Embassy Decision – 12/3/2025, 4:24:48 PM

China blasts UK for delaying decision on massive London embassy — China has criticized the British government for delaying approval of a massive Chinese Embassy in London.[1]

Family of fisherman killed in US boat strike files complaint — The family of Alejandro Carranza, who was killed in a strike in the Caribbean on September 15, has filed a complaint alleging he was murdered.[1]

Europeans accuse Putin of faking interest in peace — Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough.[1]

Roadside bomb kills 3 officers in northwestern Pakistan — A powerful roadside bomb targeting a police vehicle has killed three officers in northwestern Pakistan, marking the third such attack in as many days.[1]

Deadly floods across Southeast Asia and South Asia kill over 1,400 — Rescue teams are racing to reach communities isolated by catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, with over 800 people remaining missing.[1]

Myanmar opium cultivation hits highest level in a decade — Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade as the nation enduring a long conflict remains one of the world’s primary suppliers for the illicit drug economy.[1]

Deadly conflict in the Sahel sends herders fleeing — West Africa’s cattle herders are being stripped of their animals by extremist-linked armed groups as the deadly conflict in the Sahel region grows.[1]

German president’s UK state visit celebrates strategic ties — Britain’s royals welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the U.K. for a state visit celebrating close ties between the countries while remembering historic scars.[1]

India’s oil imports on agenda for Putin-Modi meeting — Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India this week for a summit focused on strengthening economic, defense, and energy ties.[1]

Amnesty accuses Sudanese paramilitary of war crimes — Amnesty International has accused Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces of committing war crimes in Darfur during an assault on a refugee camp.[1]

Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi — French President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Beijing for a three-day visit focused on trade talks and global crises including Russia’s war in Ukraine.[1]

Astronomers push to protect Chile’s night sky — Renowned astronomers are working to protect Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the darkest spots on Earth and a crown jewel for astronomical research.[1]

Nigeria nominates ex-military chief for defense minister — Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has nominated the former military chief as defense minister just weeks after he was forced out.[1]

St. Lucia prime minister secures second term — St. Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. has won a decisive victory at the polls, securing a second term.[1]

Pope Francis expresses support for southern Lebanon — Pope Leo I expressed support to the people of southern Lebanon during his farewell speech at the Beirut airport, wrapping up the first foreign trip of his pontificate, and presided over a gathering celebrating Lebanon’s Christian and Muslim interfaith coexistence.[2]

College students return to campus in Gaza — Students in Gaza are finally returning to school in the war-torn enclave.[4]