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By Trending News Fox Newsdesk Team Published: December 26, 2025
Welcome to Trending News Fox, your ultimate source for the biggest headlines of the week. From major shifts in global diplomacy to the latest box office battles and tech breakthroughs, here is what’s trending for the week of December 22–26, 2025.
🌍 World News: Diplomacy & Conflict
The week of Christmas was far from quiet on the global stage, with significant movements in major international conflicts.
- Ukraine Peace Talks in Florida: US negotiators met with Russian officials in Florida this week. The talks, driven by the Trump administration, are aimed at brokering a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Reports suggest Ukraine may be considering a demilitarized zone to facilitate a ceasefire.
- Venezuela Oil “Quarantine”: The White House has reportedly ordered the U.S. military to focus on a “quarantine” of Venezuelan oil, intensifying the pressure on Caracas and heating up the “oil war” involving global powers.
- Bangladesh Leadership Shift: Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the BNP, has returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile. His return marks a potential turning point in the country’s political landscape as he is viewed as a top prime ministerial candidate.
🎬 Entertainment: Box Office Battles & Viral Looks
The holiday season has brought both massive successes and surprising upsets to the silver screen.
- Avatar: Fire and Ash Hits ₹100 Crore: James Cameron’s third Avatar installment successfully entered the ₹100 crore club in India within its first week. While its global performance remains dominant, it faced stiff competition domestically from the Indian blockbuster Dhurandhar.
- The “Stranger Things” Finale Begins: Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 5 premiered on December 26, sending fans into a frenzy as the legendary series nears its final conclusion.
- Rekha’s Viral Christmas Look: Legendary actress Rekha stole the spotlight this week. Photos shared by Manish Malhotra of the 71-year-old icon in a stunning red saree and sindoor went viral, proving her timeless fashion influence.
🚀 Tech & Science: AI Regulators & Quantum Leaps
As 2025 draws to a close, the tech world is reflecting on a year defined by “Agentic AI.”
- Nvidia & UK’s FCA Collaboration: The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s “AI Sandbox,” built in partnership with Nvidia, is now fully active, allowing fintech firms to test “agentic AI” in a secure environment.
- Quantum Bit from Antimatter: In a world-first, physicists successfully created a quantum bit (qubit) out of antimatter. This breakthrough could redefine the speed and security of future quantum computing.
- SpaceX IPO Rumors: Following a year of record launches, reports indicate SpaceX is preparing for a 2026 IPO that could value the company at over $1 trillion.
🏆 Sports: Records Shattered
- Kohli & Suryavanshi Make History: Virat Kohli became the fastest player to reach 16,000 List A runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar. Meanwhile, young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke AB de Villiers’ record for the fastest 150 in List A cricket, hitting the milestone in just 59 balls.
- India Women Conquer Sri Lanka: The Indian Women’s team dominated the T20I series against Sri Lanka, securing a clinical victory in the second match of the series in Visakhapatnam.
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