Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991. Published On 28 Dec 202528 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The leader of Yemen’s Houthi rebels has warned any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be considered a “military target”, in the latest … Read more
Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace. Months after being attacked by the United States and Israel, Iran finds itself in the crosshairs again, with Israeli officials lobbying US President Donald Trump to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles. Veteran Iranian diplomat Javad Zarif tells host Steve Clemons … Read more
The number of executions in Iran in 2025 is estimated to have more than doubled compared to the number that took place across the country in 2024. Norwegian-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group told the BBC it had verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December, adding that many more have taken … Read more
The Bayeux tapestry will be insured for an estimated £800m when it returns to the UK in 2026 for the first time in more than 900 years. The Treasury will insure the 70-metre embroidered cloth, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle of Hastings, for damage or loss during its transfer from France and … Read more
The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians. “More to come”: Those are the words of United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after his country carried out a wave of air strikes against ISIL (ISIS) in northwestern Nigeria. Hegseth said the aim is to stop the group’s killing of … Read more
The weather administration said damage from the quake should be limited because it was deep and hit offshore. Published On 27 Dec 202527 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Taiwan’s northeastern coastal city, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of major damage. … Read more
The bus, which was travelling between Guatemala City and San Marcos, crashed for unknown reasons, authorities say. Published On 27 Dec 202527 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share At least 15 people have been killed and 19 injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway … Read more
Published on 27/12/2025 – 10:53 GMT+1 •Updated 10:54 During the night, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine, causing anti-aircraft alerts over its territory. In response, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces scrambled Polish fighter jets and put air defence and radar systems on alert, stating that the measures were preventive in … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed to be bleach at a tire factory in central Japan on Friday, officials said. There was no immediate explanation of his motive. Eight people were taken to hospitals after being stabbed by the man with a … Read more
UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries. United Nations experts say the threat of al-Shabab remains the greatest immediate threat to Somalia and the East African region, especially Kenya. The al-Qaeda-linked group controls significant parts of southern and central Somalia, carrying out attacks on government … Read more