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Trumps military strikes and religious rhetoric will worsen situation in Nigeria

At the last poll in 2020, the USDP was trounced by Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD), which was dissolved after the coup and did not appear on December 28 ballots.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said any attempts to stop Chinas unification with Taiwan were doomed to fail.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the accusation was a lie, adding that Moscow was preparing the ground to strike government buildings in Kyiv

Why is the Tatmadaw pushing ahead with elections despite instability? Which major parties are absent from the contest, and why? How does the electoral system favour the militarys dominance? What has been the international response to the elections?

Details of the security guarantees have not become public, but Mr. Zelenskyy said on December 29 that they include how a peace deal would be monitored as well as the presence of partners

Mongolia is celebrating its Independence Day today. Here is a quiz on the Asian nation

On December 28, Bangladeshs Election Commission approved the inclusion of Mr. Rahman in the voter list weeks ahead of the polls.

During the meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for joint efforts to promote regional peace, stability and development language typical for China in such situations

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to the immediate ceasefire on December 27, 2025, pledging to end renewed border clashes that killed dozens of people and displaced more than a million

The rescue team discovered the body just after dawn on December 29, floating near the northern waters of Serai Island, about one kilometre from site of sinking, after a resident spotted victim, says Maumere Search and Rescue Office chief

Clash broke out in Yalova Province, south of Istanbul, as police stormed a house where the militants were hiding, says the Anadolu Agency

Last week, at least 17 terrorists in three separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan in the Kalat, Kohlu and Panjgur areas were killed, reports claimed

The Trump administration says its actions against Venezuela are aimed at stoppingcfrom entering the U.S., framing the issue as a national security threat

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that Mr. Trump has championed has mostly held, but progress has slowed recently

Traditional U.S. humanitarian funding for U.N.-backed programs has run as high as $17 billion annually

Footage showed the fire blazing through the home, with residents appearing to help one elderly person escape from the burning building

The move underscores Beijings effort to shape the rapid rollout of consumer-facing AI by strengthening safety and ethical requirements

Mr. Lees office said he will commute from the current presidential residence in another part of Seoul until it is moved back to Cheong Wa Dae at an unspecified date

The Houthi chief warned that recognition would have serious consequences, calling it a hostile stance against Somalia, its African neighbours, Yemen, the Red Sea, and the countries along both shores

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled for an expected meeting on Monday (December 29, 2025) with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida about the second phase of the ceasefire

The launch is the latest event attended by Kim Jong Un in a flurry of activity by the North Korean leader to underscore the countrys military and economic progress

The Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz derailed as it passed a curve near the town of Nizanda

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was advised to hide in a bunker when India launched Operation Sindoor in May. Speaking at an event marking the 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Zardari recalled the tense moments during the India-Pakistan military escalation and praised Army chief Asim Munirs response.

Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart to try to close out a peace agreement that would end nearly four years of war sparked by Moscows invasion of Ukraine

Officials said the victims, which included five minors, were the children and neighbours of the attacker

The U.S. President has been critical of the UN and its failure to maintain international peace and security, slamming the world organisation as he addressed global leaders during the UNGA in September this year

We discussed preparations for the meeting with President Trump, as well as all our contacts with European partners, Mr. Zelenskyy wrote on X

Officials have said that preliminary investigations indicate that explosive devices were planted inside the mosque in Homs, but authorities haven't publicly identified a suspect yet in December 26 bombing

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari made the revelation while speaking at an event in Larkana, Sindh province, to mark the 18th death anniversary of his wife and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto

China has sought to position itself as a mediator in the crisis, along with the United States and Malaysia

French President Emmanuel Macron, in his tribute, said Bardot was a French existence, a universal radiance; we mourn a legend of the century, he added.

Bardot became a global star after appearing in And God created Woman in 1956, and went on to appear in about 50 more movies before giving up acting

The suspects, Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Sheikh, crossed into Meghalaya with the help of local associates, Additional Police Commissioner (Crime and Operations) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah has been named the prime ministerial candidate after sealing a seven-point electoral pact with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to jointly contest Nepals March 5 general elections

We clearly know an announcement came to demolish the Prothom Alo, Daily Star, and the Chhyanat one or two days before the attacks. The people of the country know, and the government, as well, knows who gave the announcement,says Editors Council President Nurul Kabir

Opinion polls are not published in Kosovo, leaving the outcome uncertain. Many voters say they are disillusioned

President Donald Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to try to close out a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia that would end nearly four years of war

My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. We must unequivocally condemn and speak out against these vile acts of hatred and bigotry, says Indian-American lawmaker Ro Khanna

The memorandum has expressed concerns over the NCP's alliance with the Jamaat, stating that it conflicts with the party's declared ideology and stance regarding the July Uprising and democratic ethics

This operation allowed for the complete neutralisation of the group and the arrest of the individuals involved after several exchanges of gunfire, the statement said, without providing further details or mentioning the election

Fire department rescue teams were working at the site using Jet Skis, inflatable boats, divers and aerial support; the search also includes sonar equipment to help locate possible additional victims and wreckage

The safety of New Yorkers is my top priority, and I continue to urge extreme caution throughout the duration of this storm, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

During a stopover in Canada en route to Florida for the Trump meeting, the Ukrainian President spoke first with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney