Gracie Bon

Introduction: What’s Behind the Headlines In the closing days of 2025, the United States under President Donald J. Trump has made a series of decisions that extend far beyond routine political news. From military strikes in Nigeria to religious messaging across federal agencies, and from holiday policy shifts to deepening battles with the judiciary, these developments reveal a broader strategy of asserting U.S. […]

Introduction After weeks of some of the fiercest confrontations in years, Thailand and Cambodia agreed on a ceasefire on December 27, 2025, halting hostilities along their disputed 817-kilometre border. The accord took effect at noon local time, with both sides committing to an immediate end to military action and a freeze on troop movements. The agreement also includes provisions