Archive: December 2025
19 articles published this month
Israel recognizes Somaliland, sparking global backlash
Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as an independent state, prompting sharp condemnation from Somalia and warnings from the EU, China and regional powers that the move could destabilize the Horn of Africa and Red Sea corridor.
South Korea nears $700B exports as AI chips lead
South Korea’s exports are expected to rise about 9% in December, extending a seven-month streak as AI-driven semiconductor demand powers trade. Non-chip sectors remain pressured by U.S. tariffs and tougher competition.
OIC Foreign Ministers Issue Joint Statement Calling for Diplomatic Coordination and Regional Stability
Foreign ministers from more than 20 OIC member states issued a joint statement emphasizing diplomatic coordination, regional stability, and collective engagement on key political and humanitarian challenges.
Brigitte Bardot, Defining Icon of French Cinema and Culture, Dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French actress, singer, and global symbol of post-war cinema and style, has died at the age of 91, marking the end of a defining era in European popular culture.
Thailand and Cambodia Agree Ceasefire After Weeks of Deadly Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have signed a new ceasefire agreement to halt weeks of fierce border fighting that left over 100 dead and displaced more than half a million civilians, bringing a tentative end to intense hostilities.
The Orbital Singularity: SpaceX Targets $1.5 Trillion Valuation
SpaceX prepares for a mid-2026 IPO at a $1.5T valuation. We dissect the 'monopoly premium' pricing, Starlink's unit economics, and the 'Data Darkness' macro backdrop.
Zelensky Meets Trump in Florida for Crucial Ukraine Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to advance a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending nearly four years of war with Russia.
Samsung Unveils 6K Glasses-Free 3D Odyssey Monitors Ahead of 2026
Samsung has launched its 2026 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup, featuring world-first 6K glasses-free 3D displays aimed at competitive and immersive gaming markets.
SK hynix Calls for Regulatory Reform to Fund AI Chip Expansion
SK hynix has urged South Korean regulators to ease ownership and investment rules, arguing current restrictions hinder its ability to raise capital for AI-driven semiconductor expansion.
Precious Metals Rally as Investors Seek Shelter Ahead of Year-End
Gold surged past $4,500 an ounce while silver and platinum hit record highs as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty and thin year-end liquidity.
The Great Decoupling: How Saudi Arabia Is Divorcing Its Own Oil Wells
The oil sector is shrinking. The economy is growing. This shouldn't be possible, but the latest data proves the "Saudi Put" is real. While the wells slow down, the malls and construction sites are carrying the Kingdom.
The $10 Billion Lifeboat: Saudi Arabia’s High-Stakes Bet on Paradise
The Kingdom has crossed a $10 billion valuation in luxury tourism, but this isn't just about building hotels. It is a desperate, brilliant attempt to construct an economic engine that runs on coral reefs instead of crude oil before the wells run dry.
The Dam Holds: OPEC+ Freezes Output to Fight the Flood
The world is drowning in oil, and the cartel knows it. OPEC+ just hit the pause button on production hikes for early 2026. They are trying to defend the floor, but the cracks in the alliance are forming.
The Empire Strikes Back: Google weaponizes efficiency to crush the startups
Google stopped trying to be the loudest room in the house. With the rollout of Gemini 3 Flash, they are pivoting to a strategy their competitors can't afford to match: ruthless efficiency. The war isn't about who has the smartest chatbot anymore; it's about who pays the lowest electric bill.
The Golden Straitjacket: NVIDIA Breaks Records, But Hits a Ceiling
NVIDIA just posted $57 billion in quarterly revenue, a number that defies gravity. But beneath the celebration lies a sobering reality: they are sold out. The world wants Blackwell chips, and for the next year, nobody can get them.
The $3 Billion Panic Buy: Why OpenAI Just Swallowed Windsurf
OpenAI just dropped $3 billion on a coding tool. It’s not just an acquisition; it’s a defensive move. With nimble rivals like Cursor and Anthropic stealing the developer class, Sam Altman is paying a massive premium to buy his way back into your IDE.
The Death of "Shadow IT: Google Just Weaponized Bureaucracy
Speed kills. But in the corporate world, compliance kills faster. Google Cloud’s new tool doesn’t just help you draw diagrams. It forces your developers to follow the rules before they write a single line of code. This is the end of the "ask for forgiveness" era. Google Just Weaponized Bureaucracy
NVIDIA Just Bought Air Traffic Control for Supercomputers
Jensen Huang just plugged a critical gap in his empire. By buying the team behind Slurm, NVIDIA isn't just selling the chips anymore. They are seizing control of the software that tells the chips what to do. This is how you lock in a monopoly.
US Launches Genesis Mission for State-Owned AI
The US government has launched the "Genesis Mission," a Manhattan Project-style initiative integrating DOE supercomputers and classified federal data to build state-owned AI models.