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Authorities investigating damage to undersea telecom cables

Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications between Finland and Estonia.

Euronews

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Volatile year for U.S.-China ties

It’s been a turbulent year for U.S.-China relations. Donald Trump's return to office came with fiery rhetoric and an attack on Beijing’s economic policies. A trade war quickly escalated, and reciprocal tariffs at one point reached more t...

Al Jazeera

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Mali, Burkina Faso ban U.S. citizens in retaliation

Mali and Burkina Faso say they’re shutting their doors to U.S. citizens, a direct response to President Donald Trump’s decision to ban travelers from their countries.

Africanews

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Bulgaria to become 21st country to join euro

On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria becomes the 21st country to join the euro currency union, furthering its integration into the European Union. But the historic milestone arrives amid political instability and skepticism among ordinary people ...

France 24

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U.S. and Ivory Coast sign $487 million health agreement

Ivory Coast has signed a major bilateral health agreement with the United States aimed at strengthening the country’s health system and improving its capacity to prevent and respond to disease.

Africanews

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Saudi Arabia bombs port in Yemen

The United Arab Emirates says it's withdrawing its remaining forces from Yemen. The move comes after Saudi Arabia bombed a port in Yemen, saying it targeted an arms shipment intended for a UAE-backed separatist force.

DW News

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President of Somalia meets with Turkish counterpart

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held discussions with his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Istanbul. It comes after Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign nation - a move criticized by Somalia and a string of...

Africanews

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Analyst says Chinese drills near Taiwan directed at U.S.

China fired rockets into waters off Taiwan on Tuesday (December 30), showcased new assault ships and dismissed prospects of U.S. and allied intervention to block any future attack by Beijing to take control of the island in its most exte...

Reuters

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Trump’s ‘peace through strength’ policy shifts U.S. focus

In 2025, the Trump administration has significantly reshaped U.S. foreign policy, moving away from strengthening traditional alliances towards a firm “America First” approach.

Al Jazeera

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Recognition of Somaliland by Israel divides the country

People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel -- a decision condemned by the Somali president as a "threat" to stability in the Horn of Africa.

France 24

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The UAE denies shipping weapons to Yemen after overnight Saudi strike

In an overnight strike, the Saudi military hit a Yemeni port saying they were neutralising a weapons shipments arriving from UAE. The UAE has denied the shipment contained weapons and claimed the vehicles were not intended for any groups...

France 24

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UAE to pull troops from Yemen after coalition strike on separatists

Saudi Arabia said its national security was a red line and backed a call for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla.

Reuters

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Russia will toughen negotiating stance on war in Ukraine

The Kremlin said Tuesday it would toughen its negotiating position in talks on ending the war in Ukraine after accusing Kyiv of attacking a Russian presidential residence — an allegation that Kyiv said was baseless and intended to prolon...

CBC News

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UN Security Council divided over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

The United Nations Security Council is sharply divided following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a move that has drawn strong criticism from most Council members and prompted an emergency ...

Africanews

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China fires rockets towards Taiwan in war games simulating blockade

China fired rockets into waters off northern and southern Taiwan on Tuesday (December 30) and deployed new amphibious assault ships alongside bomber aircraft and destroyers on the second day of its most extensive war games.

Reuters

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UN Chief urges world leaders to choose peace in new year message

As the new year begins, Guterres’ message underscores a growing urgency for global leadership rooted in cooperation rather than confrontation, warning that the choices made now will shape whether the world moves toward deeper division or...

Africanews

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Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds as 72-hour observation period ends

The two countries have agreed to hold fire, freeze troop movements and allow civilians to return home under a new agreement.

Al Jazeera

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What's supposed to happen in phase two of Gaza truce?

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in Florida for talks that will cover the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Washington wants to see it move to the second phase, but Israel and Ham...

France 24

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Russia claims Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday (December 29) of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia, although it provided no evidence to back up an assertion that Kyiv dismissed as baseless and designed to undermin...

Reuters

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Trump and Netanyahu meet in Florida to discuss Gaza ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday (December 29) as questions linger about the future of the U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza.

CBS News

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Panamanian monument honoring China's contribution to Canal torn down

China has spoken out against the demolition of a monument near the entrance to the Panama Canal, celebrating the friendship of the two nations, with local authorities citing safety issues and an expired land concession.

France 24

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China stages new military exercises around Taiwan

In a new show of force, China has mobilized its navy, air force, and ground troops to simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports. The military drill comes on the heels of an $11bn US arms sale to Taipei.

DW News

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Trump-Zelenskyy meeting ends with optimism but no deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin truly want peace as he and Zelenskyy met in Florida. Some experts say Trump is 'delusional' if he truly thinks...

CBC News

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U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine set for 15 years, Zelenskyy says

Although the U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine have been "100% agreed," they have a short expiration date, the Ukrainian president explained after revealing more details following his meeting with Trump on Sunday.

Euronews

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Netanyahu, Trump meet as Israel-U.S. ties strain over Gaza truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the U.S. for talks with Donald Trump as a stalling Gaza ceasefire and Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Syria challenge Trump's claim of being a Middle East peace broker.

DW News

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Kyiv residents fear escalation amid Zelenskyy-Trump peace talks

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is set to discuss a new peace plan draft with U.S. President Trump in Florida on Sunday (December 28). However, fresh Russian attacks on Kyiv have left a third of the city without power, undermining local co...

Al Jazeera

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Greenlanders react to appointment of U.S. special envoy to Greenland

Greenlanders react to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, a Republican, as Special Envoy to Greenland.

France 24

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Backlash against Israel over recognition of Somaliland

Somalia is leading a growing international backlash against Israel over its recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.

Africanews

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UK restricts DRC visas over migrant return row

A row between the United Kingdom and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has escalated over what London calls Kinshasa’s refusal to cooperate with its new policy of returning undocumented migrants and people convicted of crimes.

Africanews

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Russian drones, missiles pound Kyiv ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russia attacked Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones on Saturday, ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said would be a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to work out a plan to end near...

Reuters