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UN Security Council Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Amid Regional Concerns
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has largely condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, with 14 of the 15 council members expressing concern over the move’s implications for Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa. Only the United States refrained from condemning Israel, though it clarified that its own policy on Somaliland remains unchanged. UNSC Emergency
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China Fires Rockets Around Taiwan During Large-Scale Military Drills
China has launched rockets near Taiwan as part of a second day of large-scale military exercises, escalating tensions in the region. The drills, code-named “Justice Mission 2025”, included simulated blockades of Taiwan’s major ports and live-fire exercises designed to test China’s military capabilities. Details of the Military Exercises According to Chinese state media, the People’s
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World Reacts to Death of Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister
The death of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has sparked an outpouring of condolences worldwide. Leaders and officials highlighted her pioneering role as the first female leader of Bangladesh and her contributions to the country’s democratic and political development. Khaleda Zia passed away in a Dhaka hospital on Tuesday after a prolonged illness at
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Saudi Arabia Declares National Security a “Red Line” After Strike on Yemen’s Mukalla Port
Saudi Arabia has warned that its national security is a “red line”, following a targeted strike at Yemen’s Mukalla port, carried out by the Saudi-led coalition. The operation targeted weapons and vehicles that Saudi authorities said had been supplied by a foreign power to the Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatists in southern Yemen. Details of
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One in Two Children Malnourished in Parts of Sudan’s Darfur, UN Warns
The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) has warned of an “unprecedented level” of child malnutrition in North Darfur, Sudan, as the ongoing conflict forces families to flee fighting and famine-stricken areas. Immediate humanitarian access is urgently needed to prevent further deaths among children trapped in the war-torn region. Alarming Malnutrition Rates UNICEF’s latest assessment in
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Iran’s President Urges Government to Address Protesters’ “Legitimate Demands” Amid Economic Crisis
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on his government to listen to the “legitimate demands” of protesters and pledged to take measures to protect Iranians’ livelihoods as the national currency plunges to record lows. His statement follows two days of demonstrations in Tehran sparked by the deteriorating economic conditions and steep currency depreciation. Protests in
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UN Calls Sudan’s El-Fasher a “Crime Scene” After First Visit Since RSF Takeover
A United Nations team has described the city of el-Fasher in Sudan as a “crime scene” after gaining access for the first time since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the city in October 2025. International aid workers found a largely deserted, war-ravaged city with few signs of life, following weeks of negotiations for
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Octopus Energy to Spin Off $8.65 Billion Tech Arm Kraken Technologies
Octopus Energy, Britain’s largest gas and electricity supplier, is set to spin off its AI-powered technology division, Kraken Technologies, as a standalone company valued at $8.65 billion (£6.4 billion). The move follows the sale of a $1 billion stake in Kraken to a consortium of investors led by New York-based D1 Capital Partners, paving the
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Everyman Cinema CEO Steps Down Weeks After Profit Warning
The CEO of Everyman Media Group, Alex Scrimgeour, has resigned with immediate effect, just weeks after the cinema chain issued a profit warning that sent its shares tumbling. Scrimgeour will be replaced on an interim basis by non-executive director Farah Golant, the company confirmed. Profit Warning Sparks Executive Shake-Up On 10 December 2025, Everyman Media
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Coups, Protests, and Elections: A Turbulent Year for Democracy in Africa
The year 2025 has been one of significant political upheaval in Africa, marked by violent protests, controversial elections, and a surge in military takeovers. From the deadly unrest in Tanzania to coups in West Africa and the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, these events illustrate the ongoing challenges facing democratic governance across the continent. Tanzania
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