Somali capital holds first direct election in five decades
Somali capital holds first direct election in five decades People in Mogadishu vote in first direct local polls in 56 years amid opposition boycotts. Somalia’s former deputy prime minister casts…
Photos: Global stories of 2025 in pictures
In Pictures Photos: Global stories of 2025 in pictures A powerful visual timeline showcasing the pivotal events that reshaped our global landscape throughout the year. People fleeing M-23 rebel advances…
Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a crime
Algeria’s parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France’s colonisation a crime.
Jordan strikes drug, arms smugglers in Syria border region: Reports
Jordan strikes drug, arms smugglers in Syria border region: Reports Jordan’s military said the attacks ‘neutralised arms and drug traffickers’ and destroyed their laboratories and factories. Jordanian F-16 fighter jets…
Eleven suspects arrested over deadly South African tavern shooting
Eleven suspects arrested over deadly South African tavern shooting Police said the suspects arrested were found with unlicensed firearms, including four handguns and an AK-47 rifle. Forensic officials work at…
LIVE: Sound of Israel’s bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in Gaza
Many of the remaining churches across Gaza either scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities altogether.
Christmas under occupation: Israeli attacks against Palestinian Christians
EXPLAINER Christmas under occupation: Israeli attacks against Palestinian Christians Fewer than 50,000 Christians now live in Palestine, under threat from Israel’s illegal occupation and attacks. Archbishop Alexios stands in front…
Two injured after ICE agents fire at Maryland vehicle amid crackdown
News Two injured after ICE agents fire at Maryland vehicle amid crackdown An attempted ICE arrest outside Baltimore turned violent after a man allegedly drove into law enforcement vehicles. US…
Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state survey finds
Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state survey finds ‘Main reason for optimism’ is a belief that war in Ukraine will end in 2026 with Moscow’s…
North Korea’s Kim slams US-Seoul nuclear submarine deal as ‘offensive act’
North Korea’s Kim slams US-Seoul nuclear submarine deal as ‘offensive act’ Kim Jong Un made the comments while inspecting a North Korean nuclear submarine facility on Wednesday. North Korean leader…