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At least 16 people have died and three others were injured after a fire swept through a nursing home for elderly residents in northern Indonesia, according to local authorities. The blaze broke out at the Damai…
Meet Purity Muthoki Makau, a woman from Makueni County in Kenya whose search for safety, stability, and a better life ended in a shocking act of domestic violence. Purity Muthoki Makau, a survivor of domestic violence…
Despite a US-backed ceasefire, civilians in Gaza continue to face deadly violence, with airstrikes, shootings, and exposure-related deaths reported across the territory. Health officials say at least 406 people have…
Diplomatic momentum around Ukraine’s latest peace initiative may look encouraging on the surface, but Donald Trump’s reaction suggests a far more complicated reality beneath it. “He doesn’t have anything until I…
Following the collapse of the Luanda peace framework, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has entered a new phase of peace initiatives, including the Washington talks between Kinshasa and Kigali and the Doha…
Barcelona and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has opened up about how he raises his children, offering thoughtful lessons for fathers around the world. Known for his discipline and focus on the pitch, Lewandowski…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to take place “in the near future,” raising cautious expectations that renewed diplomatic efforts could…
EDISON, New Jersey —Former Broadway performer Imani Dia Smith, best known for portraying Young Nala in *The Lion King*, has died after being fatally stabbed at her home, authorities confirmed. She was 25 years old.…
Every Christmas day, millions across the world pause on social media for a familiar moment: Mohamed Salah’s Christmas post. A brief message or a simple family photo consistently attracts global attention, sparking…
For nearly a decade, Donald Trump has dominated the Republican Party, shaping its politics through loyalty and discipline. Public defiance was once rare and often politically fatal. But in 2025, as the 2026 midterm…
BENGALURU, India — December 25, 2025 —Indian police have arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian woman after finding 121 grams of cocaine hidden inside loaves of bread she was carrying from Mumbai to Bengaluru, officials said.…
Leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) are meeting in Bamako as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso take further steps toward regional autonomy and a decisive shift away from the West African bloc, ECOWAS. The…
The Chief of Staff of the Libyan Armed Forces, Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has died in a plane crash involving a Dassault Falcon 50 in Turkey on December 23, 2025. The aircraft departed Esenboğa Airport in…
The United States Supreme Court has refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops to the Chicago area, dealing a legal setback to the president’s efforts to use federal military forces in…
Russia launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine on Tuesday, killing at least three people, including a child, and forcing emergency power cuts nationwide, Ukrainian authorities said. The strikes…
Refugees living at Mahama Refugee Camp in Kirehe District have completed an advanced (Level Two) vocational training programme in leather craftsmanship, marking a major step toward self-reliance and sustainable…
U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking as Commander in Chief, has announced that he has approved a major plan for the United States Navy to begin construction of two new, exceptionally large battleships described as the…
Residents of the city of Goma and surrounding areas in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) took to the streets on December 22, 2025, to protest the withdrawal of AFC/M23 fighters from the city of Uvira. The…
New South Wales is preparing to introduce what could become the toughest gun laws in Australia, with legislation expected to be fast-tracked through state parliament before Christmas. The move follows last week’s…
The Albanese government has announced a new gas reservation scheme aimed at preventing forecast domestic supply shortages and easing rising energy costs for Australian households and businesses. Under the proposed…
Sleeping in a cool bedroom can have meaningful effects on overall health, influencing metabolism, sleep quality, and even the aging process. Rather than being just a comfort preference, bedroom temperature plays an…
The Rwanda National Police has arrested Arnuad Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, in connection with a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a traffic police officer. The incident occurred on Saturday at…
Thailand has officially recognized its native cat breeds as national symbols, marking a meaningful step in preserving the country’s cultural identity and living heritage. The decision reflects the deep historical and…
Recent public discussion around Kanye West and Bianca Censori has drawn widespread attention, particularly claims suggesting that Censori could receive 50 percent of Kanye West’s net worth in the event of a divorce.…