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Vendredi 12 décembre 2025 à 11:05
International Affairs
Rheinmetall to equip the Netherlands with Skyranger 30 air‑defence systems
The Dutch defence ministry has commissioned Germany’s Rheinmetall to deliver a fleet of Skyranger 30 air‑defence units, scheduled for hand‑over between late 2028 and 2029, underscoring NATO’s push to modernise Eastern‑flank capabilities. World Street Journal notes the strategic significance, while Financial Times adds that the deal reflects a broader European trend of bolstering short‑range air‑shield assets amid rising regional tensions.
World Street Journal (International)
Thailand prepares for a Trump‑era call on the Cambodia conflict
Bangkok announced that a scheduled call between former President Donald Trump and Thai officials will address the escalating hostilities in Cambodia, marking a rare direct U.S.‑Thai diplomatic engagement on Southeast Asian security. The NY Times reports the call’s timing as the fifth day of intensified fighting, and The Intercept highlights Thailand’s looming early elections as a domestic backdrop to the foreign‑policy overture.
The NY Times
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado rescued after Caribbean disappearance
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado was found after hours of radio silence in the Caribbean, an episode that exposed the precarious security situation for dissidents abroad. Wall Street Journal (politics) details the extraction effort, while The Information emphasizes the symbolic weight of her safe return for Venezuela’s fragmented opposition.
Wall Street Journal (politics)
OpenAI’s $1 billion Disney deal fuels AI‑media convergence
OpenAI announced a $1 billion equity investment from Walt Disney Co., granting the AI firm licensing rights to 200 iconic characters—including Mickey Mouse and Star Wars icons—for its Sora video‑generation platform. The Information outlines the financial terms, and CNBC (cited within) relays Disney CEO Bob Iger’s assurance of “guardrails” to prevent misuse, highlighting the growing entanglement of Hollywood IP with generative AI.
The Information
China reports persistent influenza spikes despite regional declines
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention warned that influenza activity remains high nationwide, with rising test positivity in eastern, southern and southwestern provinces even as northern regions see declines. China Daily stresses the need for vaccination among vulnerable groups, while World Politics Review frames the outbreak as a reminder of lingering respiratory‑illness threats in post‑COVID health planning.
China Daily
Trump pushes to retake Bagram airbase as Taliban imagery circulates
President Trump signalled a desire to reclaim the former U.S. Bagram airfield in Afghanistan, a move accompanied by satellite images showing Taliban‑fabricated aircraft decoys and scavenged equipment. Washington Post (World) interprets the visual propaganda as part of a broader strategy to pressure the Taliban, and The Intercept links the rhetoric to ongoing U.S. debates over re‑engagement in the region.
Washington Post (World)
India’s winter air crisis claims lives and fuels public‑health alarm
A severe winter inversion has trapped India in a toxic smog blanket, with hospitals reporting spikes in respiratory admissions and mortality across major cities. The NY Times paints a grim picture of daily life under “air apocalypse,” while Financial Times notes the government’s struggle to balance industrial output with urgent air‑quality interventions.
The NY Times
China and Germany call for unified humanitarian response amid funding gaps
At a Beijing forum, Chinese and German experts urged the international community to adopt genuine multilateralism to bridge the widening humanitarian‑aid funding gap, criticizing U.S. shortfalls. China Daily reports statements from Li Hongkui and Sergio Grassi, and World Politics Review highlights the strategic partnership’s potential to reshape global aid architecture.
China Daily
Congo’s eastern regions plunge deeper into violence despite U.S.‑brokered peace
Hundreds have been killed in eastern Congo over the past week, with rebel activity flouting a recently negotiated U.S.‑mediated ceasefire. World Politics Review details the human toll, and The Intercept underscores the fragility of peace efforts in the face of entrenched militia dynamics.
World Politics Review
Economic Outlook
UK’s October contraction fuels expectations of a Bank of England rate cut
October data showed the U.K. economy shrinking by 0.1 %, reinforcing market bets that the Bank of England will lower its policy rate in the coming week. World Street Journal (International) links the slowdown to persistent inflation pressures, while Financial Times points to the contraction as a catalyst for the central bank’s anticipated easing stance.
World Street Journal (International)