Finland seize vessel suspected of damaging undersea telecom cable in Gulf of Finland
Finnish police said Wednesday they had seized a vessel suspected of damaging a telecommunications cable that runs between Helsinki and…
A fractured world: How coups, conflicts and fragile truces disrupted the global order in 2025
2025 ended with global stability fractured by mutinies, civil unrest and tentative pauses in conflict rather than a return to…
Australia-inspired ban: France plans to block social media for under-15s from Sept 2026
France is set to follow Australia’s lead by banning social media use for children under 15, with the measure expected…
‘We believe in you and our victory’: Putin sends New Year message to Russian troops in Ukraine
In his traditional New Year’s address, President Vladimir Putin praised Russian troops on the front lines and reaffirmed Moscow’s confidence…
Mamdani’s Inauguration: New York, new year, new mayor and a new political era
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Disney to pay $10mn to settle children’s privacy breach over YouTube content
Disney will pay $10 million to implement compliance measures after regulators said children’s YouTube videos were wrongly labelled, enabling targeted…
Osman Hadi murder: Prime accused Faisal Karim Masud denies charges, says he is in Dubai
The Osman Hadi murder case has taken a dramatic turn, with prime accused Faisal Karim Masud breaking his silence to…
Why are tensions rising between Saudi Arabia and UAE amid Yemen conflict?
They used to be considered the twin pillars of regional security in the Gulf region. Now, both United Arab Emirates…
China joins Trump to claim it mediated India-Pakistan ceasefire
China has claimed it helped mediate the May standoff between India and Pakistan, a claim New Delhi has firmly rejected,…
Trump administration audits Somali American citizenship cases in enforcement push
The Donald Trump administration has launched reviews of past citizenship cases involving Somali Americans, signalling a tougher immigration push that…
Evacuation orders made for Perth residents in Kalamunda and Maida Vale as bushfire burns out of control
A 19-year-old man has been charged after a severe bushfire in Perth’s east sparked an emergency warning for residents. Emergency…
Fireworks on and off the pitch as Brisbane Roar coach sent off in NYE clash with Central Coast
Central Coast interim coach Warren Moon has labelled the conduct of Brisbane’s staff an embarrassment and a disgrace, revealing even…
Arrests among New Year’s crowds amid record police presence
Millions of Australians crammed foreshores and parks, backyards and lounge rooms, to ring in the new year with spectacular firework…
A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
“Bienvenue a Bamako!” The fixer, the minder and the men linked to the Malian government were waiting for us at…
Four reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu may not want a Gaza ceasefire to hold
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached the end of his latest trip to the United States and appears to…
How is Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026?
Residents in the United States are set to experience significant changes to the country’s tax code, healthcare system and government…
US jobless claims slow in last full week of 2025 amid weak labour market
November saw highest unemployment since 2021, largely attributed to federal worker reductions under Trump. Over the past week, the number…
‘It’s not a coincidence’: journalists of color on being laid off amid Trump’s anti-DEI push
Trey Sherman was traveling to work on the New York subway when he received an email from David Reiter, a…
New England Patriots’ Christian Barmore faces domestic assault charge
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor domestic assault charge stemming from an alleged incident on…
Diggins, Schumacher make US cross-country skiing history with World Cup double
American cross-country skiing reached a milestone on Wednesday when, for the first time, an American man and an American woman…
Trump attacks Walz and Omar after freezing Minnesota childcare funding
Donald Trump took further aim at Minnesota’s Democratic governor Tim Walz and the Somali American representative Ilhan Omar on Wednesday…
US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files
The US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier…
Liberia: China, Liberia Celebrate Growing Strategic Partnership At Year-End Reception
By David A. Yates The Chinese Embassy in Liberia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on December 30…
Uganda: 2025 in Review
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East Africa: Ethiopia Targets Universal Hospital Digitalization By 2030
Addis Ababa — The Ministry of health has affirmed that Ethiopia is aggressively modernizing its medical facilities to ensure every…
West Africa: Ecowas Commends Peaceful Guinea Election As Country Moves Towards Constitutional Rule
The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) has commended the peaceful and transparent conduct of Guinea's 28 December presidential election, describing…
Africa: Reflections From the Africa-United Arab Emirates Economic Forum On a Secure Legal Framework for Investment in Africa
The Africa-UAE Economic Forum in Dubai on Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th December 2025, convened at a critical moment in…
Americans could get $2,200 child tax credit checks in 2026 — one simple form required
The Child Tax Credit remains the most valuable benefit for families with children. For the 2026 filing season, the credit…
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit: Gritty first glimpse drops, Prabhas and Triptii Dimri ignite a storm of expectations
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit unveils a gritty first poster featuring Prabhas in a fierce new avatar and Triptii Dimri in…
Why can’t Vaibhav Suryavanshi represent India yet? Everything you need to know about ICC rules
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New Year 2026: After night of partying, expert reveal useful tips to recover from hangover
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U19 Asia Cup final row escalates as PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi confirms ICC complaint against India over players’ behaviour
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Entering 2026 sober: Gen Z indulge in alcohol free parties, choose kirtan, bhajan clubbing for New Year’s celebration
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Sanju Samson was playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL (Indian Premier League) since 2013, but in the coming IPL season,…
Ori’s name came up in drugs case, Mumbai Police sent summons
X Ori’s name came up in drugs case, Mumbai Police sent summons, appearance to be held tomorrow Names of many…
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The visit of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to America is being discussed everywhere. The Crown Prince,…
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A Bazballing tragedy: The tactical forensics of an Ashes capitulation
“All sound and fury signifying nothing”. The Macbeth-inspired quote was aptly left in the Facebook comments of a BBC Test…
Tracy’s wildlife care landed her with a criminal record. Was she unfairly treated?
A wildlife carer who was convicted of animal cruelty for nursing an injured kangaroo was “treated unfairly”, and her case…
Justice Department defends partial release of Epstein files citing victim protection; Democrats cry foul
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended the Justice Department’s decision to release only a portion of the Jeffrey…
As Xi prepares for Trump talks, China’s fragile domestic economy tightens the calculus
China’s Xi faces a slowing domestic economy even as trade talks with President Trump loom. Weak consumption, investment and property…
Bangladesh: India suspends visa services in Chittagong after unrest over Sharif Osman Hadi’s death
India on Sunday suspended visa operations at the Indian Visa Application Centre in the Bangladesh’s secondlargest city Chittagong until further…
‘Misleading propaganda’: India dismisses Bangladesh media reports on protest outside Dhaka mission in Delhi
India on Sunday trashed as “misleading propaganda” media reports in Bangladesh that a demonstration outside Bangladesh’s mission in New Delhi…
Trump to expand immigration crackdown ahead of 2026 midterms
US President Donald Trump is moving towards a tougher immigration enforcement push in 2026, backed by billions of dollars in…
US intercepts another merchant vessel off coast of Venezuela in international waters amid brewing tensions
US forces on Saturday intercepted a second merchant vessel carrying oil off the coast of Venezuela amid the brewing tensions…
Zelenskyy says US must pile pressure on Russia to end war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday called on the United States to put more pressure on Russia to end the…