Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state
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Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, potentially reshaping regional dynamics and impacting Somalia's territorial integrity.
China sanctions 20 U.S. defense firms in response to Trump’s Taiwan arms sales, warning against provocations on the Taiwan issue.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits Pakistan, strengthening bilateral relations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Sri Lanka commemorates the 21st anniversary of the 2004 tsunami, honoring over 35,000 victims amid recent cyclone devastation.
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak convicted of corruption linked to the 1MDB scandal, faces extended prison sentence after recent rulings.
Kosovo's snap election on December 28, 2025, is unlikely to resolve the ongoing political deadlock, experts predict.
An Indian-origin man dies of cardiac arrest after an eight-hour wait for treatment in a Canada hospital's emergency room.
Indian doctoral student Shivank Avasthi was shot dead near the University of Toronto, prompting a homicide investigation by police.
Prosecutors seek a 10-year prison sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for obstructing arrest efforts.
Japan's cabinet approves a record $785 billion budget, balancing fiscal policy with debt management amid rising borrowing costs.
Turkiye begins analyzing black boxes from a jet crash that killed Libya's military chief and seven others, amid ongoing investigations.
A new storm in Southern California threatens increased flooding and mudslides, exacerbating damage from previous heavy rains.
Russian court sentences pro-war activist Sergei Udaltsov to six years in prison for justifying terrorism against President Putin.