Key treaties are set to expire and diplomatic divisions are deepening, raising concerns among experts that the international framework limiting nuclear weapons could weaken further amid growing geopolitical tensions.

After sharp cuts in 2025, the United States commits $2 billion to U.N. humanitarian programs, as global aid needs continue to outpace funding and the U.N. appeals for $23 billion to assist millions at risk

Turkey, a non-signatory to UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), ratified the so-called 'High Seas Treaty'

The Jerusalem Post on Sunday reported that the agreement was signed earlier this month in Nicosia but only announced over the weekend. IDF post on its Turkish-language X account

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov said Ukrainian forces attacked the Russian president’s state residence with no less than 91 long-range drones overnight on Monday

Kim Jong Un supervises long-range cruise missile tests amid rising military activity, signaling nuclear readiness and economic progress ahead of the ruling party congress in early 2026

The prime minister’s party leads with nearly half the vote in a snap election, raising hopes of ending a year-long political stalemate that has stalled parliament, delayed international loans and put key decisions for 2026 at risk

Hundreds of sinkholes are appearing in central Turkey’s farmland as drought and receding groundwater raise concerns over climate change and the future of key crops like maize, wheat, and sugar beet

From talks with Russia and Ukraine, the framework aims to secure Ukraine’s sovereignty, security guarantees, and economic recovery, while addressing disputed territory, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, and humanitarian concerns

Beijing stages live-fire drills and simulated blockades around the island, prompting Taiwan to mobilise forces and reaffirm its commitment to defending democracy and freedom

Leaders advance on security guarantees while territorial disputes in Donbas and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remain unresolved, with temporary ceasefire proposals rejected by both the U.S. and Russia

The election is Kosovo’s second this year, as nationalist PM Albin Kurti failed to secure a majority in February. Failure to form a new government would extend the political crisis at a critical moment

Zelenskiy is expected to discuss the fate of the contested Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and other topics during the meeting at Trump’s Florida residence

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck offshore northeastern Taiwan on Saturday (Dec. 27), about 32 kilometers from the coastal city of Yilan, according to the island’s meteorological authorities. Buildings shook in the capital, Taipei, while the quake had a focal depth of 73 kilometers. Taiwan’s fire department said damage assessments were under way. The earthquake occurred […]

A small Sunni extremist group, Saraya Ansar al-Sunna, has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on an Alawite mosque in Homs, Syria, killing eight and injuring 21, marking another in a series of attacks targeting the Alawite community

Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, a move condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti, who reaffirm their support for Somalia's territorial integrity and sovereignty

Berlin has urged heightened caution for travelers to Turkey around the New Year, citing an elevated risk of terrorist attacks and advising against non-essential travel to border regions and crowded public areas

The Ukrainian leader says key drafts on a peace framework and security guarantees are nearly complete, as territorial disputes and pressure on Russia top the agenda ahead of a potential breakthrough before the New Year

At least eight people were killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated inside a mosque used by Syria’s Alawite minority in the city of Homs, as authorities sealed off the area and launched an investigation

The acceleration of far-right normalization is not limited to the transatlantic environment but occurs simultaneously in the broader international sphere