December 2025

he Most Anticipated Latest Trains Launching Worldwide In 2026

The Most Anticipated Latest Trains Launching Worldwide In 2026

December 31, 2025 4:28 am

From high-speed links to luxury sleepers, rail operators across Europe and Asia are unveiling new trains and routes that signal a global renaissance in long-distance travel.

Few moments in travel rival the quiet thrill of standing in a major rail station, eyes fixed on a glowing departure board, imagining where the next train might take you. Whether you are a frequent traveler or setting off for the first time, that pause before departure carries a promise of possibility.

In global hubs such as Zurich, London, Vienna, Tokyo, and Shanghai, the scale of modern rail travel makes spontaneity tempting. One platform …

Nigerian Government To Receive 4 U.S. Attack Helicopters Soon

Nigerian Government To Receive 4 U.S. Attack Helicopters Soon

December 31, 2025 3:49 am

Tinubu says U.S.-built helicopters will boost Nigeria’s airpower as the government steps up the fight against insurgency and terrorism nationwide efforts fast.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that four attack helicopters purchased from the United States will arrive in the country soon, signaling a renewed push to strengthen Nigeria’s security capabilities amid persistent violence and instability.

Tinubu disclosed the development during a meeting with leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on December 26, 2025, according to officials familiar with the discussions. He said the aircraft are part of broader efforts to reinforce Nigeria’s security architecture and

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Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition Of Fire-Hit 22-Storey Office Tower

Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition Of Fire-Hit 22-Storey Office Tower

December 31, 2025 3:26 am

Governor Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of the Great Nigeria Insurance House after a fire, hospitalizing victims and causing partial collapses on Lagos Island.

Lagos State authorities have ordered the demolition of a 22-storey commercial building in the heart of Lagos Island after a major fire left the structure severely damaged and raised fears of further collapse.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the decision on Thursday after visiting the site of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, where flames tore through the high-rise a day earlier. The blaze injured several people and caused sections of the building to partially cave in, …

Russian Tinkov: Says Instagram Post Cost Him $9 Billion Loss

Russian Tinkov: Says Instagram Post Cost Him $9 Billion Loss

December 31, 2025 3:05 am

Oleg Tinkov says he was forced to sell his bank stake after criticizing Russia’s war, losing billions as Kremlin pressure followed in the 2022 Ukraine war.

Former Russian banking billionaire says a single social media post criticizing the war in Ukraine triggered a chain of events that wiped out nearly $9 billion of his personal wealth and forced him into exile.

Oleg Tinkov, the founder of Tinkoff Bank, said he was compelled to sell his stake in the lender at a tiny fraction of its value after publicly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in an Instagram post in April 2022.

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Uganda Election Crackdown Deepens With Activist Arrest

Uganda Election Crackdown Deepens With Activist Arrest

December 31, 2025 2:51 am

Ugandan police have detained prominent human rights activist Sarah Bireete, authorities said Tuesday, as President Yoweri Museveni’s government intensifies actions against critics and opposition figures ahead of the January 15 general election.

Police confirmed the arrest in a statement posted on social media platform X, saying Bireete was being held in custody and would be presented in court at a later date. Officials did not disclose the charges or provide a timeline for her court appearance.

Bireete is the executive director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance and a well known lawyer who regularly appears on television and radio to …

Diseases That Pay: The Global Health Economy—Part 1

Diseases That Pay: The Global Health Economy—Part 1

December 31, 2025 2:47 am

How medicine became the world’s most profitable promise — and the patient its most expendable asset.

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

The Price of Survival

The modern hospital looks nothing like a factory, but it functions like one. From the gleam of the surgical theater to the hum of the billing department, every breath, every test, every tablet has a price. What once stood as a sanctuary for the sick has become the engine room of a trillion-dollar enterprise, a marketplace where recovery is purchased in installments, and health is the currency most people can no longer afford.

In 2025, the …

Mamady Doumbouya Wins Presidential Election Guinea Vote

Mamady Doumbouya Wins Presidential Election Guinea Vote

December 31, 2025 2:28 am

Guinea’s military leader Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president, according to provisional results announced Tuesday, marking the country’s formal return to civilian rule more than three years after a coup reshaped its political landscape.

Election officials said Doumbouya won an outright majority in the December 28 vote, securing a seven year mandate without the need for a runoff. The result now awaits confirmation by Guinea’s Supreme Court, which has up to eight days to review any legal challenges.

Provisional figures released by the national electoral authority showed Doumbouya capturing 86.72 percent of the vote in a race widely expected …

Mexican Passenger Train Derailment Kills 13 And Injures 100

Mexican Passenger Train Derailment: Kills 13 And Injures 100

December 31, 2025 12:48 am

Interoceanic passenger train derails in southern Oaxaca, prompting a major rescue effort as authorities probe the cause and the government deploys emergency response teams.

At least 13 people were killed and nearly 100 others injured after a passenger train derailed in southern Mexico, authorities said, marking one of the country’s deadliest rail accidents in recent years and raising fresh concerns about rail safety.

The crash occurred on Sunday when the Interoceanic Train, a key passenger service linking parts of southern Mexico, derailed near the town of Nizanda in Oaxaca state. Officials said the train was carrying 241 passengers and nine

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Burkina Faso: Unveils Prison Reform Linking Labor To Release

Burkina Faso: Unveils Prison Reform Linking Labor To Release

December 30, 2025 6:06 pm

Government backs inmate farm work for sentence cuts as part of broader effort to ease overcrowding, boost food output, and reshape justice under Traoré.

Burkina Faso’s military-led government has launched an ambitious prison reform program that allows inmates to reduce their sentences through agricultural labor, a move officials say is aimed at easing overcrowding, improving rehabilitation, and strengthening food production in the conflict-hit West African nation.

The policy, backed by Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration, permits prisoners to earn up to three months off their sentences for every month spent working on state-managed farms. Authorities say the initiative marks a shift

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Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Targeting Putin Residence

Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Targeting Putin Residence

December 30, 2025 4:59 am

Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence, a claim Kyiv flatly rejected as false, deepening tensions at a moment when fragile peace talks are under way.

The allegation, which Moscow did not support with evidence, triggered sharp diplomatic exchanges and raised fresh uncertainty over negotiations aimed at ending the nearly three year war in Ukraine.

Russian officials said Ukraine launched a drone attack targeting Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region late last month. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said 91 long range drones were intercepted by Russian air defenses and that no injuries or damage were reported.…

Reuters/Kim Jong Un Orders Rocket Launcher Production Boost

Kim Jong Un Orders Rocket Launcher Production Boost

December 30, 2025 4:46 am

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered higher production of multiple rocket launchers after inspecting a factory that manufactures the weapons system, state media reported on Tuesday, as Pyongyang accelerates military preparations ahead of a major ruling party meeting.

The visit underscores Kim’s push to strengthen long range artillery capabilities, which North Korea sees as a central pillar of its modernised military posture, according to the Korean Central News Agency.

KCNA said Kim toured a production facility where large rocket launcher vehicles were lined up, appearing fully assembled and ready for deployment. During the inspection, Kim stressed the need …

Muhyiddin Yassin Resignation Shakes Malaysia Opposition

Muhyiddin Yassin Resignation Shakes Malaysia Opposition

December 30, 2025 4:37 am

Malaysia’s former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Tuesday that he will step down as leader of the Perikatan Nasional opposition coalition, a decision that could reshape the political alliance and open the door for the Islamist PAS party to take control ahead of future elections.

Muhyiddin said his resignation as coalition chairman will take effect on January 1. He did not give a reason for the move, which comes amid growing internal tensions within the bloc as it seeks to challenge Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government.

In a brief statement, Muhyiddin thanked coalition leaders for their support during …

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