In a historic diplomatic move, Israel has become the first country in the world to formally recognize Somaliland, the breakaway region of Somalia that has remained unrecognized by any UN member state for more than three decades. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel and Somaliland had signed a joint declaration establishing

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Mishima, Japan – At least 15 people were injured in a violent attack at the Yokohama Rubber Co tire factory in Mishima, southwest of Tokyo, on Friday. Japanese authorities reported that eight victims were stabbed while seven others suffered injuries after being sprayed with a chemical substance resembling bleach. The Fujisan Nanto Fire Department confirmed

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Northern Israel – Two people were killed in a stabbing and car-ramming attack in northern Israel on Friday, authorities reported. Israeli police said a Palestinian attacker from the Israeli-occupied West Bank carried out the assault, first using a vehicle to strike victims and later stabbing a woman near a highway before being shot and hospitalized.

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Nigeria – The United States conducted “powerful and deadly” air strikes against ISIL-affiliated groups in Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday. The Christmas Day strikes marked the first known direct US military intervention on Nigerian soil and sparked debate over the true motivations behind the attacks. Trump and other US right-wing figures have repeatedly

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Beijing, China – China has imposed sanctions on 20 United States defense companies and 10 senior executives in retaliation for Washington’s recent $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, marking a significant escalation in US-China tensions over the self-governed island. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the sanctions on Friday, describing them as a response

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Tehran, Iran – Iran’s economic outlook is growing increasingly grim as the national currency plunges to historic lows, coinciding with the release of the government’s 2026 budget. The situation underscores the immense challenges facing ordinary Iranians as prices for essential goods continue to rise. On Wednesday, the Iranian rial fell to a record low of

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Sudan’s ongoing conflict has intensified as the Sudanese army launched a series of air strikes on Nyala, the administrative stronghold of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in South Darfur. According to RSF officials, the strikes targeted strategic locations across the city, including a fuel market, military positions, the international airport, and RSF training facilities. The

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The online world is mourning the loss of Agnes, affectionately known as EpicGamerGrandma, a Dunfermline grandmother who captured hearts worldwide through her TikTok videos. Agnes passed away at the age of 78 on Sunday, surrounded by her family in hospital after suffering a stroke in October. Social Media Fame and Online Legacy Agnes became an

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BP has finalized a $6 billion (£4.4 billion) deal to sell a majority stake in its motor oil division, Castrol, to New York-based investment firm Stonepeak. The transaction values Castrol at $10.1 billion (£7.5 billion), with BP retaining a 35% minority stake in the renowned lubricants brand. Details of the Castrol Sale Under the agreement,

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In a significant legal development, a US judge has temporarily blocked the detention of British social media campaigner Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). Ahmed had filed a legal challenge against the US government after his visa was revoked, sparking international attention and debate over free speech and government authority.

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