Day: December 9, 2025
Opposition solons urge Marcos to certify anti-dynasty bill as urgent
Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.”s appeal to Congress to prioritize the passage of an anti-political dynasty law, opposition lawmakers on Tuesday urged Marcos to certify the measure as urgent legislation as soon as possible.
Australia’s social media ban for children takes effect in world first
Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, Alphabet”s GOOGL.O YouTube and Meta”s META.O Instagram and Facebook from midnight.
Syrians mark first year since Assad’s fall as US signals new era in relations
As Syria celebrates liberation anniversary, the nation faces massive rebuilding challenges with over 170,000 people still missing from Assad’s prisons.
Australia to begin enforcing social media law banning children under 16 from major platforms
Australia enforces one of the strictest social media age bans starting Dec. 10, prohibiting anyone under 16 from having accounts on major platforms.
China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in
China and Japan clash over “dangerous” radar incident as Chinese jets target Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, escalating military tensions between the nations.
Luigi Mangione said ‘all these people here for a mass murder, why?’ at arraignment: police officer
Luigi Mangione expressed shock at crowd size during Pennsylvania arraignment for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, police officer testifies.
Vermont school district flies Somali flag amid massive fraud investigation in divisive move: GOP chair
Vermont school district sparks viral controversy after raising Somali flag, drawing criticism from GOP chairman and dividing community on social media.
MS-13 gang leader accused in murder of ex-Honduran president’s son arrested in Nebraska
MS-13 leader Gerson Cuadra Soto, linked to a violent kill squad and an FBI Top 10 fugitive, was arrested in Nebraska on immigration charges.
Charlotte sheriff warns of jail overcrowding dangers amid train stabbings
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden warns that Iryna’s Law will cause dangerous jail overcrowding without additional state funding for implementation.
Barefoot father and son airlifted from Everglades mudhole after ATV runs out of gas: ‘Alligators are hungry’
Father and son rescued by helicopter after ATV runs out of gas in Florida Everglades mudhole. Deputies spotted their fire during nighttime rescue.
