China China Imposes VAT on Condoms to Address Low Birth Rates China's new 13% VAT on condoms starting January 2026 aims to combat rising birth rates but may restrict options for families in need. Dec 18, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russia Ukraine War: EU sanctions hit 41 ships Amid the Russia Ukraine war, EU sanctions add 41 ships tied to the shadow fleet, lifting total to around 600 as Moscow keeps exporting discounted oil to India. Dec 18, 2025 | Intel Desk
News EU Expands Russia Ukraine War Sanctions and Shadow Fleet EU expands Russia Ukraine war sanctions, designating 600 shadow fleet ships as Moscow keeps oil exports to India and China amid nuclear deterrence concerns. Dec 18, 2025 | Intel Desk
News EU Expands Russia Shadow Fleet Sanctions Amid NATO Tensions EU expands sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet, designating 41 more ships and pushing totals toward 600, a bid to choke Moscow's revenue in Russia Ukraine war. Dec 18, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Putin signals unconditional aims in Russia Ukraine war Putin warns Moscow's aims in the Russia Ukraine war will be met unconditionally, signaling possible battlefield moves if diplomacy fails amid NATO tensions. Dec 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russia Ukraine war: Putin frames nuclear threat and unconditional aims Putin says the Ukraine war will be pursued through diplomacy or force, warning of rising NATO tensions, nuclear threat, and high Western stakes. Dec 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russia-Ukraine War EU Mulls Frozen Assets for Ukraine EU debates using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defense amid legal, security, and retaliation concerns, as Zaporizhzhia strikes heighten urgency. Dec 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Yemen's Southern Transitional Council Expands Influence Amid Conflict Yemen's STC expansion raises concerns of fragmentation and violence. IMF warns of dire economic implications amid ongoing conflict and instability. Dec 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russia Ukraine War: Nuclear Deterrence Shapes NATO Tensions In the Russia Ukraine war, nuclear deterrence and NATO tensions redefine battlefield postures as both sides bolster arsenals and defenses worldwide. Dec 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
China Ukraine Strengthens Ties with China Post-Conflict Ukraine rebuilds its relationship with China post-conflict, seeking economic growth and security through enhanced cooperation in markets and technology. Dec 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Severe Winter Storms Cause Building Collapses in Gaza Heavy winter storms trigger catastrophic building collapses in Gaza, worsening the humanitarian crisis for thousands of displaced Palestinians. Dec 17, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Israel Plans 9,000 New Settlements in East Jerusalem Israel's plans for 9,000 new settlements in East Jerusalem raise concerns about Palestinian statehood and stability in the region. Dec 17, 2025 | Intel Desk