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World

December 30, 2025

Hundreds of Iranians continue protest against inflation, collapse of currency

President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Abdolnaser Hemmati as the new central bank governor to douse tensions, but citizens remain defiant.

Iranian protesters
December 29, 2025

China launches military drills to counter ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist activities

Mr Chen explained that the exercises aimed to curb collusion between “Taiwan independence” forces and foreign elements.

China’s military
December 27, 2025

I’m not ready to immediately join Israel in recognising Somaliland: Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would convey the development to Mr Trump during a planned meeting scheduled for Monday.

Donald Trump official potrait
December 27, 2025

UN renews ceasefire calls in Sudan

The push for peace comes amid serious security setbacks on the ground.

Flag of Sudan
December 26, 2025

Japan plans record defence budget amid tensions with China

The draft budget for 2026, approved by the cabinet on Friday, provides for a 3.5 per cent rise in military expenditure to around 9 trillion yen.

December 26, 2025

Turkey detains 115 IS suspects for plotting holiday attacks

A total of 137 are sought for arrest, according to state broadcaster TRT. Turkey issued international arrest warrants for the remaining suspects at large, the report said.

December 24, 2025

After Trump’s invasion threats, Netanyahu warns against terrorists’ attacks on Christians in Nigeria

Mr Trump has continued to pressure President Bola Tinubu to tackle terrorism and terrorists killing Christians.

Benjamin Netanyahu
December 22, 2025

U.S. travel ban on Nigeria, 18 other countries takes effect on January 1, 2026

Mr Trump recently announced a travel ban on Nigeria and other countries.

President Donald Trump
December 22, 2025

Visa restrictions will address security concerns, says U.S. ambassador to Nigeria

“The focus of the visa review is on ensuring proper vetting and credible information in the visa process, not on penalising Nigerians,” Mr Mills explained.

Ambassador Richard M. Mills