December 13, 2025

Russian Strikes Destroy $200m of Ukraine's Medical Supplies, Hitting Pharmacies Hard

Russian attacks hit Ukraine's main medical warehouses, destroying $200m in medicines and supplies. Vital stores in Dnipro and Kyiv were lost, affecting 85% of Ukrainian pharmacies and healthcare services.

December 13, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Halts Exports Except Chevron’s Ships

The US seized the Venezuelan tanker Skipper and hit shipping firms with sanctions, severely cutting Venezuela’s oil exports. Only Chevron ships still sail with Caracas crude, as tensions with Maduro’s government soar.

December 13, 2025

Kremlin: Russian Police to Stay in Donbas Even After War Ends

Russia's Kremlin official says Russian police and National Guard will remain in Donbas after war ends. Ceasefire only after Ukraine withdraws troops. Ukraine may reject the deal.

December 13, 2025

J&J Ordered to Pay $40 Million in Ovarian Cancer Baby Powder Case

A California jury has ruled that Johnson & Johnson must pay $40 million to two women who blamed their ovarian cancer on decades of using J&J’s talc-based baby powder. The company says its products are safe and plans to appeal.

December 13, 2025

US Accuses Rwanda of Fueling Deadly Rebel Offensive in Eastern Congo, Warns of Action

US accuses Rwanda of breaking peace deal by supporting M23 rebels in eastern Congo. Over 400 civilians killed, and key city Uvira seized by rebels. US warns of consequences and urges restraint.