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Politics

The Bribooks Times

Dec 12th 2025
-By Barenya Dipti

Drones and Diplomacy: Ukraine Makes Its Next Move

Drones and Diplomacy: Ukraine Makes Its Next Move

Politics

What’s Happening?

Ukraine says it sent long-range drones to strike a target in the Caspian Sea, far from its own borders. If confirmed, this would be one of Ukraine’s boldest and longest-distance drone missions so far. The target was linked to Russia’s energy facilities, but details are still being checked.

At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting European leaders, asking for more support, including defence systems and stronger partnership. He says the conflict is still intense and Ukraine needs help to stay protected and stable.

Why is it Important?

This moment shows how the conflict is changing because Ukraine is now using new technology, including long-range drones that can reach faraway targets. At the same time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is focusing on building strong teamwork with European countries, asking for more support and cooperation. 

Many nations around the world are watching closely, since the situation affects security, energy supplies, and ongoing peace efforts. Altogether, it’s a mix of strategy and diplomacy, and the decisions made now could shape how countries plan and work together in the future.

Tech

The Bribooks Times

Dec 12th 2025
-By Dana Al Qubaisi

Meet ChatGPT 5.2: The New Supercharged AI Model!

Meet ChatGPT 5.2: The New Supercharged AI Model!

Tech

What’s Happening?

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT 5.2, the newest version of its popular artificial intelligence chatbot, bringing lots of improvements to how it thinks, reasons and solves problems. The update includes different “models” like Instant for quick answers, Thinking for deeper help with complex tasks, and Pro for the smartest answers in tricky questions. 

It also gives clearer, more accurate responses and works faster than earlier versions. Some of these upgrades come as OpenAI pushes forward in the global AI race, responding to competition while helping people do more with AI tools every day.

Why is it Important?

This update means AI can help people everyday learners with bigger and deeper assignments than before. Whether it’s explaining a tricky science idea, helping draft a story, or debugging a line of code, ChatGPT 5.2 aims to be more reliable and useful.  

As AI becomes part of learning and building all over the world, better tools like ChatGPT 5.2 help spark curiosity showing how smart technology can support imagination, discovery and everyday problem-solving.

Games

The Bribooks Times

Dec 12th 2025
-By Zhang Jun

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards!

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards!

Games

What’s Happening?

At The Game Awards 2025, one video game stood out above all others: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned Game of the Year, the highest honor in gaming for the year. The award show, one of the biggest nights in games, watched by millions around the world celebrates the most exciting, creative, and fun games released this year.

Behind nominees like Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Expedition 33 didn’t just win the top prize, it also took home multiple awards for things like Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, and Best Performance, making it one of the most decorated games of the night.

Why is it Important?

This win is exciting for players everywhere because Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 isn’t just a flashy blockbuster, it’s a creative and beautifully made game that surprised players and critics alike with its story, visuals, and world. 

The fact that it beat out huge titles from major game studios shows that amazing games can come from smaller teams too, inspiring young creators and gamers globally. That’s part of what makes gaming so fun: creativity and imagination can shine just as bright as big budgets and huge studios.

Science

The Bribooks Times

Dec 12th 2025
-By Deng Wei

Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After Offshore 6.7 Quake Hits Northeast

Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After Offshore 6.7 Quake Hits Northeast

Science

What’s Happening?

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami advisory for parts of the Pacific shoreline. Authorities urged residents to stay alert and consider moving inland if they live near the coast. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of about 20 kilometres and was detected at 11:44 a.m. local time, with its shaking felt across several coastal regions.

This event followed a stronger magnitude 7.5 earthquake in the same region earlier in the week, highlighting ongoing seismic activity along Japan’s northern Pacific edge.

Why is it Important?

Japan sits on a highly active stretch of the Earth’s crust called the “Pacific Ring of Fire,” where tectonic plates meet and produce frequent earthquakes. When a strong quake happens offshore, it can displace large amounts of seawater creating tsunami waves that travel outward and may reach coastlines minutes to hours later.

For scientists and emergency planners, each seismic event adds to knowledge about how the Earth’s crust behaves and how to improve detection and safety systems. For the global public, it’s a reminder of how earthquakes and ocean waves are connected, and why early alerts are crucial for saving lives and reducing risks after strong ground shaking.


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Politics

The Bribooks Times

Dec 12th 2025
-By Barenya Dipti

Drones and Diplomacy: Ukraine Makes Its Next Move

Drones and Diplomacy: Ukraine Makes Its Next Move

Politics

What’s Happening?

Ukraine says it sent long-range drones to strike a target in the Caspian Sea, far from its own borders. If confirmed, this would be one of Ukraine’s boldest and longest-distance drone missions so far. The target was linked to Russia’s energy facilities, but details are still being checked.

At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting European leaders, asking for more support, including defence systems and stronger partnership. He says the conflict is still intense and Ukraine needs help to stay protected and stable.

Why is it Important?

This moment shows how the conflict is changing because Ukraine is now using new technology, including long-range drones that can reach faraway targets. At the same time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is focusing on building strong teamwork with European countries, asking for more support and cooperation. 

Many nations around the world are watching closely, since the situation affects security, energy supplies, and ongoing peace efforts. Altogether, it’s a mix of strategy and diplomacy, and the decisions made now could shape how countries plan and work together in the future.

Tech

The Bribooks Times

Dec 12th 2025
-By Dana Al Qubaisi

Meet ChatGPT 5.2: The New Supercharged AI Model!

Meet ChatGPT 5.2: The New Supercharged AI Model!

Tech

What’s Happening?

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT 5.2, the newest version of its popular artificial intelligence chatbot, bringing lots of improvements to how it thinks, reasons and solves problems. The update includes different “models” like Instant for quick answers, Thinking for deeper help with complex tasks, and Pro for the smartest answers in tricky questions. 

It also gives clearer, more accurate responses and works faster than earlier versions. Some of these upgrades come as OpenAI pushes forward in the global AI race, responding to competition while helping people do more with AI tools every day.

Why is it Important?

This update means AI can help people everyday learners with bigger and deeper assignments than before. Whether it’s explaining a tricky science idea, helping draft a story, or debugging a line of code, ChatGPT 5.2 aims to be more reliable and useful.  

As AI becomes part of learning and building all over the world, better tools like ChatGPT 5.2 help spark curiosity showing how smart technology can support imagination, discovery and everyday problem-solving.

Games

The Bribooks Times

Dec 12th 2025
-By Zhang Jun

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards!

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards!

Games

What’s Happening?

At The Game Awards 2025, one video game stood out above all others: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned Game of the Year, the highest honor in gaming for the year. The award show, one of the biggest nights in games, watched by millions around the world celebrates the most exciting, creative, and fun games released this year.

Behind nominees like Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Expedition 33 didn’t just win the top prize, it also took home multiple awards for things like Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, and Best Performance, making it one of the most decorated games of the night.

Why is it Important?

This win is exciting for players everywhere because Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 isn’t just a flashy blockbuster, it’s a creative and beautifully made game that surprised players and critics alike with its story, visuals, and world. 

The fact that it beat out huge titles from major game studios shows that amazing games can come from smaller teams too, inspiring young creators and gamers globally. That’s part of what makes gaming so fun: creativity and imagination can shine just as bright as big budgets and huge studios.

Science

The Bribooks Times

Dec 12th 2025
-By Deng Wei

Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After Offshore 6.7 Quake Hits Northeast

Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After Offshore 6.7 Quake Hits Northeast

Science

What’s Happening?

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami advisory for parts of the Pacific shoreline. Authorities urged residents to stay alert and consider moving inland if they live near the coast. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of about 20 kilometres and was detected at 11:44 a.m. local time, with its shaking felt across several coastal regions.

This event followed a stronger magnitude 7.5 earthquake in the same region earlier in the week, highlighting ongoing seismic activity along Japan’s northern Pacific edge.

Why is it Important?

Japan sits on a highly active stretch of the Earth’s crust called the “Pacific Ring of Fire,” where tectonic plates meet and produce frequent earthquakes. When a strong quake happens offshore, it can displace large amounts of seawater creating tsunami waves that travel outward and may reach coastlines minutes to hours later.

For scientists and emergency planners, each seismic event adds to knowledge about how the Earth’s crust behaves and how to improve detection and safety systems. For the global public, it’s a reminder of how earthquakes and ocean waves are connected, and why early alerts are crucial for saving lives and reducing risks after strong ground shaking.