Macron promises stronger French counter-terrorism support to Nigeria in a phone call with Tinubu, urging global partners to intensify engagement.

Twenty-five people, including staff and tourists, died after a suspected gas explosion triggered a midnight fire in a Indian nightclub.

Kremenchuk suffers a massive overnight strike just hours after Ukraine concludes intensive US-led peace talks in Florida.

Pope Leo has pledged that the Vatican will actively confront human rights abuses worldwide, refusing to remain a “silent bystander”.

Global tributes follow Frank Gehry’s death at 96 as his groundbreaking designs continue transforming cities and modern architecture.

US and Ukrainian negotiators report progress in Florida talks as they urge Russia to show real commitment to peace.

Fresh clashes erupt along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border as both sides trade accusations and residents flee renewed fighting.

Former UK PM praises security and rule of law, urging investors to explore Nigeria’s growing economic potential.

Germany has approved voluntary military service for 18-year-olds from 2026.

Germany becomes first foreign operator of Israel’s Arrow 3 in €4 billion defence sale, strengthening European air defences.

Xi calls for multilateralism and partnership as France and China sign 12 agreements covering investment, energy, and panda conservation.

 UN warns northern Mozambique violence forces mass displacement, with over 100,000 fleeing homes amid worsening humanitarian crisis. 

US and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for Florida talks as Moscow signals hardened positions and Europe ramps pressure on Russia.

Gen-Z activists in Bangladesh struggle to convert protest momentum into electoral power as their new NCP party faces entrenched rivals.

The global green economy has exceeded $5 trillion and is projected to surpass $7 trillion annually by 2030, WEF says.

Trump says he does not want Somali immigrants in the US as ICE plans enforcement operation in Minnesota’s Somali community.

Israel has confirmed that the remains handed over by Hamas were not linked to the final two deceased Gaza hostages

Malaysia will restart the search for Flight MH370 on December 30, more than a decade after its disappearance

Kremlin says Putin has not rejected US peace proposals, describing recent talks as a search for compromise.

The US freezes all immigration cases and citizenship ceremonies for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations as restrictions tighten.