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What is the link between Israel's Somaliland recognition and a 1930s Zionist proposal?

Many view the Israeli move as the latest chapter in a century-long pattern of Zionist land-grabbing and demographic engineering.

Why Israel’s ‘recognition’ of Somaliland is fuelling fears of Palestinian resettlement

Any policy advocating the forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza will constitute a clear violation of the commitments made under the Gaza peace plan, analysts say.

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland has sparked a global backlash

The world's swift response underscores not only broad support for Mogadishu's territorial integrity but also the high stakes implications any unilateral move carries for security and trade along one of the world's most c

Backlash over US removal of Black soldiers' panels at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands

Local residents and historians are challenging a US decision to remove panels recognising Black soldiers from a World War II burial site.

UAE announces end to its military presence in Yemen

The move comes after Yemen’s presidential council gave a 24-hour deadline for UAE forces to withdraw from Yemeni territory.

Mediterranean great white sharks face serious risk of extinction: study

Great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea face the risk of extinction as illegal fishing continues to drive a sharp decline in their population, according to new research.

US draws backlash for comparing Israeli recognition of Somaliland to global recognition of Palestine

The US tells the UN Security Council Israel has the right to establish diplomatic ties "as any other sovereign state."

'No country should abet separatist forces': China firmly opposes Israel's Somaliland recognition

Beijing calls on Somaliland authorities to get a clear sense of where things are headed and immediately stop 'collision with external forces'.

Pope Leo highlights Gaza suffering in his unusually direct first Christmas sermon

The Pope Leo XIV drew a direct parallel between the nativity story and the Palestinian families living in exposed tents amid war and displacement in Gaza.

Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen Airport serves record 44.2M passengers in 11 months

The passenger count surged 31 percent in the 11 months of 2025 versus the period before the second runway came into service in 2023, according to official.

Pope Leo marks Christmas Eve with first mass as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV used the occasion to criticise materialism and signal what observers see as a return to older Church traditions.

US triples self-deportation offer to $3,000 to entice migrants to leave country

The US Homeland Security Department (DHS) said on Monday it is offering a temporary, increased incentive to encourage voluntary self-deportation before the year's end, tripling the stipend from $1,000 to $3,000.

Trump recalls 30 US envoys in 'America First' push

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 ambassadors and other senior career diplomats to ensure embassies reflect its “America First” priorities.

Senior Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing

Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov, a senior military official, dies as investigators probe multiple leads, including possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence.

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Elon Musk becomes world's first $700b billionaire after Tesla pay deal restored

Earlier this week, Musk became the first person to surpass a $600 billion net worth after reports that SpaceX may go public.

Russia denies joint talks with US and Russia being organised

The Kremlin has denied that three-way talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are on the cards, as diplomats gather in Miami for talks on ending the conflict.

Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul set to clash in controversial bout despite weight concerns

The British Board of Control has said it would not have approved the fight, taking place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, USA, on safety grounds.

Why the African Development Fund matters now more than ever

The fact is, the ADF is not just a financial tool. It's a development lifeline, a climate resilience builder, a peace enabler, managed by Africans for Africans.

Australia on edge after Bondi Beach mass shooting

Australian police identify Bondi Beach gunmen as father and son.

Trump says Europeans now see him as their leader

Trump asserts that European nations are seeking US guidance and treating him as a central figure in their politics.

Salah returns for Liverpool in win over Brighton

Two goals by forward Hugo Ekitike ensured the win over and lifted Liverpool to sixth position in the table.

Cambodia shuts all border crossings with Thailand

Both sides blame each other for reigniting the conflict before Trump announced that a truce had been agreed.

Trump launches $1 million 'gold card' visa scheme for wealthy applicants

Programme offers residency and a future path to citizenship for individuals paying $1m, with corporations charged double per foreign employee.