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Israel Conducts Air Strikes in Southern and Eastern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Violations
Israeli air strikes have targeted multiple locations across southern and eastern Lebanon, escalating tensions and drawing sharp criticism from the United Nations and human rights organizations. Sites hit include al-Jabour, al-Qatrani, al-Rayhan, Buday, Hermel, and Wadi Al-Qusayr near Deir Siryan, marking the latest attacks since the ceasefire took effect in late 2024. Israel Targets Hezbollah
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Kylian Mbappe Scores Twice as Real Madrid Edge Talavera 3-2 in Copa del Rey
Real Madrid narrowly avoided an upset in the Copa del Rey round of 32, beating third-division side Talavera 3-2 on Wednesday, thanks to a brilliant brace by Kylian Mbappe. The French forward converted a 41st-minute penalty and later sealed the victory with a stunning strike from outside the area, marking his 10th goal in his
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Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Bombing Poipet Casino Hub Amid Renewed Border Clashes
Tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand border have escalated once again, with Cambodia’s defence ministry accusing Thailand of bombing the bustling Poipet casino hub, a key land crossing between the two nations. The renewed fighting has raised fears of a prolonged conflict, despite claims from US President Donald Trump that a ceasefire had been agreed. Details of
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Five Key Takeaways from President Trump’s 2025 State-of-the-Nation Address
In a 19-minute televised address on December 17, 2025, US President Donald Trump spoke from the White House, outlining his achievements, policies, and promises for the coming year. While he made no major legislative announcements, the speech focused on his views on immigration, the economy, the Middle East, and military rewards, drawing mixed reactions from
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Tinubu’s New NUPRC, NMDPRA CEOs Pledge Digitisation, Contract Enforcement, Investor Confidence Boost
The Senate on Wednesday screened nominees for the chief executive positions of Nigeria’s key oil and gas regulators, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). President Bola Tinubu had forwarded the names of Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan for NUPRC and Engineer Saidu Mohammed for NMDPRA,
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Qatar’s PM Warns Israeli Ceasefire Violations Jeopardize Entire Gaza Truce Amid Winter Humanitarian Crisis
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has warned that ongoing Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire are endangering the entire peace process, urging immediate progress toward the second phase of the truce. The remarks came following high-level talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, highlighting the fragile
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Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill Three in Rostov Amid EU Debates on Using Russian Assets to Fund Kyiv
In a significant escalation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s southern Rostov region, killing three people, including two crew members on a cargo ship, and causing damage to homes and infrastructure. The attack comes as European Union leaders deliberate whether to unlock frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s war effort, highlighting the
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Nigerian Army Rescues Biu Councillor, Islamic Cleric, Continues Hunt for Remaining Abductees
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully rescued a serving councillor and an Islamic cleric abducted along the Buni Gari–Buratai road in Borno State. Security forces are continuing their search for five other captives still held by the assailants. The rescued victims have been identified as Alhaji Mohammed Ali Ma’ikachi,
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G7 Urges Immediate Release of Jimmy Lai as China Condemns “Interference”
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) have called on Hong Kong authorities to immediately release pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, condemning his prosecution as a violation of human rights and freedom of expression. China, however, has dismissed the intervention as “crude interference in its internal affairs,” escalating tensions over Hong Kong’s autonomy and
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Academy Awards to Be Livestreamed on YouTube Starting 2029: A Historic Shift in Oscars Broadcasting
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