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Russia's Putin blames Ukraine, NATO for war in televised Q&A

Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended the full-scale invasion of Ukraine during his annual televised news conference, accusing Kyiv and the West of threatening Russia's national security.

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Egypt's Prime Minister Madbouly meets Lebanese President Aoun

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday, underscoring Cairo’s commitment to Lebanon’s security and stability amid regional tensions. Egypt is doing all it can to prevent further escalati...

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European Union loans Ukraine billions as Putin boasts about war

Russian President Vladimir Putin reacted to the European Union's massive $108 billion loan to fund Ukraine's war against Russia.

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Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements

Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.

Euronews

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Washington condemns South African arrest of 'two U.S. officials'

The United States has warned of "severe consequences" should South Africa not take action after briefly detaining "two U.S. officials", who were providing support to the Afrikaner minority group according to Washington, on Tuesday.

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South Korea’s media shift: Lifting North Korea ban

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung is calling for an end to a ban on North Korean media in the south. He also says former North Korean prisoners who want to go home should be allowed to.

Al Jazeera

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Mercosur trade pact down to the wire at EU summit

Brussels sees the trade deal with the South American regional trading bloc Mercosur as a chance to open new markets. But resistance to the deal from some EU members is massive.

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EU agrees $105 bln Ukraine loan, but won't use frozen Russian assets

European Union leaders decided Friday (December 19) to borrow cash to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia for the next two years rather than use frozen Russian assets, sidestepping divisions over an unprecedented plan to finance Kyiv w...

Reuters

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UN Security Council urge Israel to stop attacks on Syria

UN Security Council discusses Syria amid rising tensions—Israeli strikes threaten progress of new govt.

Al Jazeera

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Mercosur signature delayed to January after Meloni asked for more time

The European Commission announced it will delay the signing of the Mercosur trade agreement until the new year after Meloni asked for more time. No date has been set. Backers hope deal won't be further derailed.

Euronews

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Zelenskyy: Europe ‘should replace the U.S.’ in security guarantees

Responding to a question from Euronews, the Ukrainian leader said Europe’s commitment to assist Ukraine in case of a future Russian attack cannot replace the US security guarantees for Ukraine. For Kyiv these are “different things” and h...

Euronews

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U.S. riles China with $11 billion arms deal for Taiwan

The White House has announced an 11-billion-dollar weapons sales package for Taiwan. It's the second such deal under the current Trump administration and is likely to further strain relations between the U.S. and China.

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EU targets 41 additional vessels in Russia's shadow fleet

The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on 41 more ships in Russia's shadow fleet, taking the total of designated vessels to almost 600. The EU has imposed 19 packages of sanctions against Russia so far, but Moscow has managed t...

France 24

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Sudan, Egypt officials meet amid growing pressure to resolve the war

Sudan’s top general Abdel-Fattah Burhan met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo Thursday amid growing pressure to resolve the war in Sudan.

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Nigeria issues formal apology to Burkina Faso over airspace violation

Nigeria’s foreign minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, travelled to Ouagadougou on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, to deliver an official apology after a Nigerian military aircraft violated the airspace of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

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M23 rebels continue push into DRC despite Trump peace deal

M23 rebels have launched a fresh advance into mineral-rich, eastern border regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing the city of Uvira. This despite a U.S.-led ceasefire agreement with M23's backer Rwanda.

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Nigeria issues formal apology to Burkina Faso over airspace violation

Nigeria’s foreign minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, travelled to Ouagadougou to deliver an official apology after a Nigerian military aircraft violated the airspace of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

Africanews

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UK to rejoins EU's Erasmus exchange program

Britain and the European Union have agreed to allow UK students to rejoin the bloc's popular student exchange program Erasmus+ from 2027, a small but symbolic sign of improved relations after Brexit.

France 24

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EU leaders urge swift decision on frozen Russian funds for Ukraine

EU leaders are split in Brussels over using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Poland backs urgent action, while Belgium resists over legal and financial risks. Ukraine is pressing for a decision by year’s end.

France 24

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Taiwan launches civil defense update amid rising Chinese threat

The Taiwanese government has embarked on a program to update its civil defense advice. The self-governing island faces increasing threats of possible military action by China.

Al Jazeera

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Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.

Euronews

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Westerners sanctioned by EU for spreading Russian propaganda

One American and two Europeans have gained legitimacy spreading propaganda off the back of their former careers in Western police forces, military or intelligence.

Euronews

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What's next for the Gaza ceasefire and will the truce last?

More than two months after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire, most fighting has stopped. However, both sides accuse each other of major breaches of the deal and look no closer to accepting the much more difficult steps envisaged for th...

Reuters

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Acts of sabotage linked to Russia surge in Europe

From the UK to Spain to Poland, acts of sabotage linked to Russia have surged in Europe since 2022. They don't just spread fear and uncertainty in Europe, they are also draining valuable security resources.

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Tariff mistakes at U.S.-Canada border becoming more 'dangerous'

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are on the lookout for potential tariff evasion at the Canada-U.S. border and companies could face financial penalties for paperwork mistakes.

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Ukraine’s war effort hangs on EU vote to use frozen Russian assets

European leaders meet to decide whether to use tens of billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

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U.S. approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

The United States on Wednesday (December 17) approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, marking the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island, which is under increasing military pressure from China.

Reuters

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Trump administration lays out demands to stay in CUSMA

The Trump administration is listing specific changes it wants from Canada in order to stay within the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. The list includes policy changes on energy, more access to dairy markets and bidding on certain governmen...

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EU leaders to vote on Ukraine loan backed by frozen Russian assets

EU leaders will gather in the coming hours to vote on potentially using nearly 200 billion dollars in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. But it's a controversial and risky plan.

Al Jazeera

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Netanyahu says he's approved $35B gas deal with Egypt

Benjamin Netanyahu says he's approved a major deal to export natural gas to Egypt, the largest in Israel's history. The agreement between US company Chevron and Israeli partners is said to be worth an estimated 35 billion dollars. Egypt ...

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