China conducts military joint drills around Taiwan

A Chinese warship is pictured while navigating at an undisclosed location in waters around Taiwan in this handout image taken on May 23, 2024, released on May 24, 2024. Taiwan Defence Ministry/Handout via Reuters/File Photo Multiple forces of the Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) started drills code-named “Justice Mission 2025”

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Egypt spearheads Gaza truce talks, aid efforts throughout 2025

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (C) addresses the summit on ending the Gaza war in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Oct. 13, 2025. By Xinhua News Agency As 2025 draws to a close, Egypt has reaffirmed its position as a key mediator in the Gaza crisis, pairing intensive diplomacy to sustain a fragile ceasefire with a large-scale

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Thailand, Cambodia halt fighting which killed dozens over 20 days

Cambodian Defense Minister General Tea Seiha meets the press at the Ban Pakkad Border Checkpoint, following ceasefire talks between Thailand and Cambodia, in Pailin Province, Cambodia, on December 27, 2025 By Anadolu Agency The Thai and Cambodian forces halted weeks of deadly border fighting on Saturday after agreeing to a ceasefire, ending nearly 20 days

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Turkey says Russia gave it $9 billion in new financing for Akkuyu nuclear plant

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar speaks during a session of the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. Photographer Ramil Sitdikov By Reuters Turkey’s energy minister said Russia had provided new financing worth $9 billion for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant being built by Moscow’s state nuclear energy company Rosatom, adding

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Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh and his family have become dictators through one-party elections

Photo Somali Times, Thursday December 25th 2025. Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh and his family have become dictators through one-party elections. Read: Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh failed in both domestic and international politics Read: Somalia President Hassan Sheikh and his family become the richest in Africa Read: Egypt pressures Somalia President Hassan Sheikh to cut

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BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $6 billion

Castrol motor oil bottles are seen in this illustration taken June 19, 2025. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo By Reuters BP, opens new tab has agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to U.S. private equity firm Stonepeak for about $6 billion, a significant step in the oil major’s $20 billion divestment plan

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Iran says missile program aimed at defending national sovereignty, non-negotiable

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei is pictured during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, Dec. 14, 2025. By Xinhua News Agency Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Iran’s missile program has been developed to defend the country’s sovereignty and is “non-negotiable.” He made the remarks at a weekly press conference

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Venezuela reaches oil production target amid US pressure

By Anadolu Agency Venezuela has reached its goal of producing 1.2 million barrels of crude oil per day this year, despite intensifying US pressure and tanker seizures, said Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. Workers at state oil company PDVSA achieved the target under the Productive Independence Plan and are preparing to increase production and meet 2026

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Kenya seeks Egypt partnership to boost local defence manufacturing

By Kenyans Kenya has taken a step toward strengthening defence manufacturing capacity following a high-level visit to Egypt by senior officials from the Directorate of National Security Industries (DNSI). The delegation, led by Director General Major General Faustino Lobaly, comprised a team of senior officers focused on deepening bilateral defence industry cooperation between Kenya and

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Joshua delivers reality check to Paul with sixth-round KO

Dec 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, US; Anthony Joshua hits Jake Paul during a heavyweight boxing bout at Kayesa Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images By Reuters Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dose of reality to American Jake Paul on Friday with a savage sixth-round knockout that left the social-media-star-turned prize-fighter nursing a jaw

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