flag as crowds gathered in downtown areas following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland’s independence. Buildings in the city centre were lit in blue and white, while residents filled the streets in scenes that quickly spread across social media. Somaliland has operated as a self-governing entity since 1991, and Israel’s recognition is
Benjamin Netanyahu has departed for Florida for a meeting with former United States president Donald Trump, with discussions expected to focus on regional security and bilateral relations. According to official briefings, the meeting is set to take place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, marking a high-profile engagement between the two leaders
Anxiety and cautious optimism are spreading across Nigeria following fresh airstrikes by the United States and its allies on suspected terrorist camps in the North-West, with warnings that more attacks could follow. The bombings, which began on December 25, 2025, have sparked mixed reactions nationwide. While some Nigerians see the
Italian authorities have arrested nine people accused of secretly raising millions of euros for Hamas under the cover of humanitarian aid. According to investigators, the suspects allegedly collected donations meant to support Palestinian civilians, but a large portion of the funds was instead redirected to Hamas through what police described
A powerful overnight Russian assault on Kyiv has left parts of the Ukrainian capital damaged, residents shaken, and renewed doubts over Moscow’s willingness to end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the scale and timing of the attack clearly showed that Russia was not serious about peace, coming just
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will not start any new wars after Ukraine — but only if Western countries, particularly in Europe and the United States, treat Moscow with what he calls “mutual respect.” Speaking during his long, televised end-of-year question-and-answer session, Putin dismissed claims that Russia plans
On the eve of the general elections scheduled for 28 December 2025, the figure of Faustin-Archange Touadéra remains central in the political landscape of the Central African Republic (CAR). According to expert assessments, this broad support extends both to the capital Bangui and to a number of peripheral prefectures, consolidating
Prime Minister Netanyahu lighting a second Hanukkah candle with IDF soldiers at the Western Wall: “I look into your eyes and I see the determination, courage and heroism of the Maccabees. You are miracle workers” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu arrived at the Western Wall in
Bondi Beach, one of Sydney’s most loved public spaces, has been plunged into grief after a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of 15 people attending a Hanukkah celebration. Police have confirmed the attackers were a father and son, identified by local media as Sajid Akram, 50, and his
Black South Africans living in the United States of America. (USA) may soon find themselves having to prove that they are the real South Africans. This comes after as the result of the ongoing deteriorating relationship between South Africa and USA which emanates from the allegations that were to
