EU Backs €90B Loan for Ukraine, Keeps Russian Assets Frozen
EU leaders will borrow €90 billion to fund Ukraine’s defense over two years, keeping €210 billion of Russian assets frozen while reparations talks stall.
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Why the EU Hesitates to Tap Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid
EU leaders met in Brussels (Dec 18-19, 2025) to debate tapping frozen Russian central bank assets—210 billion €—for Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction amid legal and market risks.
Hainan’s Customs Overhaul: A Game-Changer in China’s Opening-Up 🚀
Discover how Hainan’s new island-wide customs system is set to simplify trade, boost investment and deepen China’s opening-up – a game-changer for startups and investors across Asia.
Hainan’s New Visa-Free Customs Spark Global People-to-People Exchanges
Hainan’s new island-wide customs operations launch visa-free entry for 85 countries and zero tariffs on 74% of goods, aiming to boost people-to-people exchanges, research and tourism.
China’s 2025 Movie Boom: Box Office Tops 50B Yuan
China’s movie industry hit a new high in 2025, with box office revenue topping 50 billion yuan. Discover what’s fueling this cinematic surge among young audiences across Asia.
Oil Prices Spike After US Blocks Venezuelan Tankers
Oil prices jumped after US President Trump ordered a total blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, adding a geopolitical risk premium to markets.
French Anesthetist Jailed for Life in Poisoning Case
A French anesthetist was handed a life sentence for poisoning 30 patients, resulting in 12 deaths. The verdict shines a light on patient safety and the need for stronger medical oversight.
EU Migration Clampdown Strands Asylum Seekers in Tunisia
EU migration clampdown is trapping asylum seekers in Tunisia’s transit camps, raising humanitarian and legal concerns on International Migrants Day.
EU Eyes €90bn Loan to Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets
EU leaders debate using €210bn of frozen Russian assets to back a €90bn loan for Ukraine at Thursday’s summit—a critical test of EU unity.
Bullfighting Tradition Thrives in Kenya’s Kakamega
In Kakamega County, Kenya’s bullfighting tradition thrives as bulls like Shakahola receive herbal-boosted diets before being driven to the arena in excited convoys.