China Boosts Myanmar Military in 2023 Election Amid Civil War and Ethnic Group Shifts

December 28, 2025

China Boosts Myanmar Military in 2023 Election Amid Civil War and Ethnic Group Shifts

Myanmar's military regains ground with China's backing as it pushes a contested election. China pressures ethnic groups, supports arms sales, and seeks stability on its border.

19 Haitian Migrants Arrested in Quebec After Illegal Crossing from US in Cold

December 28, 2025

19 Haitian Migrants Arrested in Quebec After Illegal Crossing from US in Cold

Nineteen Haitian migrants were caught in southern Quebec after crossing the Canada-US border on foot in freezing weather. They all seek asylum. Some needed hospital care for frostbite.

Bayeux Tapestry Insured for £800m Ahead of 2026 UK Display at British Museum

December 28, 2025

Bayeux Tapestry Insured for £800m Ahead of 2026 UK Display at British Museum

The Bayeux tapestry will return to the UK in 2026, insured for £800m. It will be shown at the British Museum while the French museum undergoes renovation. The Government Indemnity Scheme covers this historic 11th-century cloth during transit and display.

Nalin Haley mocks H-1B visa delays in India, demands a total ban

December 28, 2025

Nalin Haley mocks H-1B visa delays in India, demands a total ban

Nalin Haley criticized the long wait faced by Indian H-1B visa holders stranded in India due to US consulate delays. He called for a full ban on H-1B visas, saying Indian remittance money is the only reason the Indian government raised the issue.

Bangladesh Publishers Uncertain at Kolkata Book Fair 2026 Over Government Clearance

December 27, 2025

Bangladesh Publishers Uncertain at Kolkata Book Fair 2026 Over Government Clearance

Bangladeshi publishers may miss the 2026 Kolkata International Book Fair as India’s Ministry of External Affairs has not given clearance. Bangladesh skipped the 2025 edition too. Organisers await official approval amid ongoing tensions in Bangladesh.