December 8, 2025

Border Clashes Force Thousands To Flee Thai-Cambodia Line

December 8, 2025 3:37 pm

Thousands of residents along the Thai–Cambodian border fled their homes on Monday after the deadliest round of fighting in months left at least five people dead and reignited a century-old territorial dispute.

The two governments traded accusations throughout the day, each insisting the other fired the first shot. It was the most serious confrontation since a fragile ceasefire was reached in July—a truce that now appears to be unraveling under the weight of escalating violence that has killed more than 40 people since May.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul insisted Thailand “never wanted violence” but would take “necessary measures” to …

Part 4: Inside the Strain — Sativa vs Indica In Everyday Health

December 8, 2025 1:40 pm

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

The human relationship with cannabis has always been personal. For some, it is a balm that quiets pain; for others, a spark that ignites creativity. Yet beneath every personal story lies a complex symphony of molecules: cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids that shape how each strain interacts with the body’s chemistry. This is where Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica diverge; not as opposites in nature, but as two dialects of the same biological language.

For years, the cannabis world divided itself into two broad categories: Sativa, known for its uplifting, cerebral effects, and Indica, famed for …

Saudi Arabia Eyes Rodrygo As Long-Term Move for Vinicius

December 8, 2025 6:41 am

Saudi Arabia’s ambition to attract some of world football’s biggest names has resurfaced with fresh reports linking the country’s growing football project to three major Real Madrid stars. According to the information provided, Saudi representatives are preparing a bid for Rodrygo, the 24-year-old forward who has become an important figure at the Spanish club. While no official offer has been confirmed, the reports suggest that the interest is serious and part of a broader long-term recruitment strategy.

Rodrygo, who has played a key role in Real Madrid’s attack over recent seasons, has been one of the players repeatedly monitored by …

Part 4: Inside the Strain — Sativa vs Indica In Everyday Health

December 8, 2025 2:07 am

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

For years, the cannabis world divided itself into two broad categories: Sativa, known for its uplifting, cerebral effects, and Indica, famed for …

UN Humanitarian Funding Crisis Deepens As 2025 Appeal Halved

December 8, 2025 1:51 am

The United Nations dramatically reduced its 2025 humanitarian funding appeal on Monday, requesting $23 billion, half of what it initially sought for this year, after a steep decline in global donor contributions forced the world body to scale back assistance despite record levels of need.

The cut signals one of the sharpest contractions in modern humanitarian financing, leaving tens of millions of vulnerable people without support at a time when conflicts, climate disasters, and economic crises are pushing global emergencies to new highs.

U.N. aid chief Tom Fletcher said the shortfall had pushed humanitarian agencies into an impossible position, requiring …

Thailand Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates

December 8, 2025 1:28 am

Thailand carried out air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday after new clashes erupted between the two Southeast Asian neighbors, marking the most serious breakdown of their U.S.-brokered ceasefire since October, according to military statements from both governments.

The renewed fighting—centered in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province—comes after weeks of rising tension and mutual accusations of ceasefire violations. The escalation has already triggered mass evacuations on the Thai side and revived fears of a broader conflict along a border that has seen repeated clashes over the past century.

Thailand’s military said its forces came under fire early Monday …

Ukraine Peace Talks London Summit Tests US Pressure

December 8, 2025 1:00 am

President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany in London on Monday, as European allies debate how to respond to renewed U.S. pressure for Ukraine to make concessions in ongoing peace negotiations with Russia.

The high-level meeting at 10 Downing Street — hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and joined by France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Friedrich Merz — comes after three days of intensive talks in Florida, where Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators revised parts of Washington’s draft peace plan. The proposal is widely viewed as reflecting several core Kremlin demands, prompting concern among …