As 2025 ends, Ukrainians voice their deepest desires for the new year: an end to the Russian invasion and a restoration of reliable electricity after devastating attacks on the energy grid. Read more.
Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel bans on US citizens in response to Trump's expanded restrictions. Get the full details on this diplomatic tit-for-tat.
Israel moves to ban 37 aid organisations from Gaza for non-compliance with staff disclosure rules, sparking UN and EU criticism. The decision threatens vital food and medical shipments.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in victory in Ukraine during his 2026 New Year's speech. Top General Gerasimov announces further buffer zone expansion. Read the latest.
Russia alleges Ukraine attacked a Putin residence with drones but fails to show evidence. Ukraine, West, and analysts express skepticism. Details on the conflicting claims and implications for peace talks.
Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organisation in a tit-for-tat move after Canada blacklisted Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Read details on the escalating diplomatic rift.
Nigeria loses billions in aid as US restructures humanitarian funding, pledging only $2bn to UN for 2026. Health and development programs face severe disruptions. Read the full impact.
Heba Muraisi, on a 57-day hunger strike, is losing her ability to speak. She and other activists protest their detention. Read the full story on their health crisis.
A Nigerian man's viral post questions the celebration of US airstrikes in Sokoto, highlighting hypocrisy and urging national reflection. Read his deep analysis.
UK Tory leader Kemi Badenoch demands the deportation of Egyptian dissident Alaa Abd El-Fattah over 'abhorrent' social media posts. Read the full political controversy and reactions.
Presidents Trump and Zelenskiy announce significant progress on a Ukraine peace deal, now 95% complete. Key hurdles remain on Donbas and security. Read the latest details.
Britain imposes visa restrictions on DR Congo over poor cooperation on migrant returns. Learn the details of the dispute and its implications for Nigerian travelers and UK immigration policy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to push a revised 20-point peace plan. The talks follow a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and European pledges of support. Will Trump approve?
Somalia's president condemns Israel's recognition of breakaway Somaliland, calling it an attack on sovereignty and a threat to regional stability. Get the full story on the diplomatic crisis.
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim defends Tinubu's international security strategy, arguing that threats like terrorism and cybercrime require global collaboration. Read his full analysis.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo's cryptic social media post on a 'house on fire' sparks intense debate among Nigerians regarding the US airstrike in Sokoto and foreign military aid.
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies, including Boeing, after a major US arms sale to Taiwan. Tensions escalate over the island's status.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, Dec 29, for pivotal talks on Gaza ceasefire next steps and Iran's nuclear threat. Key details inside.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following deadly border clashes that displaced nearly one million people. The truce took effect on Saturday, 27 December. Read the full details.
Russia escalates war with mass missile and drone attack on Kyiv, injuring 8, just before Zelensky meets Trump to discuss a new 20-point peace plan. Read the latest on the conflict and diplomatic efforts.
Israel becomes the first nation to recognise Somaliland's independence, drawing fierce condemnation from Somalia, the African Union, and regional allies. Read the full diplomatic fallout.
Israel formally recognises Somaliland as an independent nation, signing a pact for full diplomatic relations. This historic move, linked to the Abraham Accords, reshapes regional geopolitics. Read the full analysis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands an immediate halt to attacks on Christians in Nigeria, framing the violence as religious persecution. Read the full story.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has directed factories to massively increase missile output by 2026, citing military needs and deepening cooperation with Russia. Read the full analysis.
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar confirms Nigeria provided intelligence and authorized the recent US airstrike on terrorist targets. Read the full details of the security cooperation.
Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi condemns recent US airstrikes in northern Nigeria, warning they deepen insecurity and erode sovereignty. He urges government to seek help from neutral nations.
US lawmakers clash over President Trump's claim of unilateral power to order air strikes in Nigeria. The debate centers on constitutional war powers and congressional approval. Read the full analysis.
Analysis: Trump's threat of military action in Nigeria echoes imperial 'white man's burden.' We examine three real motives: rare-earth minerals, evangelical voters, and racist grievances. Read more.
Pope Leo XIV urges a worldwide 24-hour ceasefire for Christmas, expressing sadness over Russia's rejection. Read the latest on Ukraine conflict and diplomatic efforts.
A Russian-backed court in occupied Ukraine sentences Colombian Oscar Mauricio Blanco Lopez to 19 years for joining Ukraine's army. Read the full report on foreign fighters' fate.