Day: December 15, 2025
EU imposes sanctions on oil traders with links to Russia’s shipping network
BRUSSELS – The European Union adopted fresh sanctions against Russian oil interests on Monday, targeting traders Murtaza Lakhani and Etibar Eyyub for helping Moscow to circumvent Western sanctions on crude exports that help to fund Russia”s war in Ukraine.
Anti-Kremlin punk band designated an extremist group by Russian court
MOSCOW – Russian anti-Kremlin feminist punk band and art collective ‘Pussy Riot” was designated an extremist organisation by a Moscow court on Monday, banning its activities inside Russia as part of a wider crackdown on dissenting voices.
NAPOLCOM, DLSU ink deal for law students” practical training in NAPOLCOM offices
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has partnered with the De La Salle University (DLSU) to strengthen the practical training of law students under the Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP). In a statement, NAPOLCOM chief and commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan said the partnership aims to help produce practice-ready lawyers grounded in integrity, discipline, and service to the public.
Marcos to Palace employees: Stay focused amid the political noise
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday reminded Malacañang employees to stay focused amid recent political noise and to weather the disruptions of the old guard that are “necessary” to improve the lives of Filipinos.
Australian immigrant who tackled gunman ‘riddled with bullets,’ but ‘said he’d do it again,’ lawyer says
The heroic Australian man who tackled a shooter and wrested away his gun has said he would do it all over again, his migration lawyer said, according The Sydney Morning Herald.
Intelligence warned Australia of Iranian-linked terror activity months before Bondi attack, officials say
Global surge in Iranian-linked terror plots against Jewish targets exposed by intelligence sources following the deadly Australian shooting attack.
War Sec Hegseth issues statement after two US soldiers killed in Syria are identified
Two U.S. soldiers killed in Syria ISIS attack identified as Iowa National Guard members. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vows overwhelming force response.
Brown University was ‘soft target’ for shooter who remains at large, criminal profiler says
Criminal profiler calls Brown University a “soft target” after weekend shooting that killed 2 students. The gunman exploited unsecured doors and limited cameras.
Second-highest-ranking House Democrat faces primary challenge from party’s left flank
House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark faces a primary challenge from organizer Jonathan Paz in Massachusetts, marking a rare test for top Democratic leadership.
Colts’ Philip Rivers hopes emotional NFL return provides inspiration
Philip Rivers said on Sunday he hoped to inspire some of the youngsters watching the game back home as the Indianapolis Colts quarterback persevered in his first game back.
