News24 | France pushes back ban on plastic cups
The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding alternatives.
Day: December 30, 2025
China stages more large-scale military drills around Taiwan as tensions soar
Ground forces in Fujian province fired long-range live rounds into designated zones north of the island.
Which countries will start using the euro in 2026? – Al Jazeera
Which countries will start using the euro in 2026? Al JazeeraBulgaria joining eurozone is big deal DWBulgaria’s Big Euro Moment Gets Tarnished by Political Turmoil Bloomberg.comBulgaria prepares to join eurozone amid fe…
Which countries will start using the euro in 2026?
On January 1, Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the European Union’s single currency.
“Deeply Concerned”: PM Modi On Alleged Ukraine Attack On Putin’s Residence
PM Modi has been stressing for dialogue and diplomacy since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022.
China Holds Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan
Beijing mobilized naval and air forces in its first major military exercise on all sides of Taiwan since April, state media showed.
Putin’s ‘unstoppable’ nuclear weapon put on combat duty – ‘London destroyed in 8 minutes’
Russia boasts it could hit London “in eight minutes” from Belarus as fears over a devastating WW3 soar.
Saudi Arabia issues national security warning as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen – Reuters
Saudi Arabia issues national security warning as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen ReutersSaudi Arabia accuses Abu Dhabi of ‘dangerous’ Yemen actions, UAE rejects Saudi allegations CNNUnited Arab Emirates says it will withdraw its r…
Octopus Energy to sell stake in software spin-off Kraken at $8.65bn valuation
CEO of Britain’s biggest household energy supplier says technology arm could float in the medium termBusiness live – latest updatesOctopus Energy has agreed to sell a stake in its Kraken software arm, in a move that would value the division at $8.65bn …
Trump ‘not worried’ as China fires rockets towards Taiwan during war games
China deploys assault ships and bomber aircraft to encircle island on second day of war games