December 7, 2025

Benin Soldiers Claim Power In Sudden TV Coup

Benin Soldiers Claim Power In Sudden TV Coup

December 7, 2025 7:09 am

Benin was thrust into uncertainty on Friday after a group of soldiers appeared on national television to announce that they had removed President Patrice Talon from power, suspended the constitution, and sealed the country’s borders and airspace. The broadcast was brief but jarring, interrupting regular programming with a declaration that the military had taken control.

Soon after, the French Embassy reported gunfire near the president’s residence in Cotonou, adding to the tension rippling across the commercial capital. But officials close to Talon moved quickly to downplay the claims, describing the soldiers as an isolated faction without the support of the …

Part 3: Healing With Nature — The Medical Power Of Cannabis

Part 3: Healing With Nature — The Medical Power Of Cannabis

December 7, 2025 3:56 am

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

For centuries, cannabis existed in the gray zone between medicine and myth. It was prescribed by ancient physicians, outlawed by modern politicians, and rediscovered by contemporary scientists. Today, it stands at the intersection of biology, ethics, and hope, a plant whose chemical intelligence is rewriting the boundaries of modern medicine.

This is not a story about intoxication. It is about restoration, of balance, of biology, of dignity. Cannabis does not create something foreign in the body; it amplifies what already exists: a vast internal system called the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS, discovered in the late …

China Japan Radar Incident Sparks New Security Tensions

China Japan Radar Incident Sparks New Security Tensions

December 7, 2025 2:45 am

Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft in two separate encounters near the Okinawa islands, prompting a diplomatic protest and heightening concerns over already strained relations between the two Asian powers. China rejected the accusation, calling Japan’s account false and irresponsible.

The incidents, which occurred on Saturday, mark some of the most serious military run-ins between the two nations in years and come amid worsening tensions over Taiwan and disputed territory in the East China Sea.

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the Chinese jets’ radar behavior exceeded what was necessary for safe …

Hong Kong Election Turnout Tested, Fire Fuels Public Anger

Hong Kong Election Turnout Tested, Fire Fuels Public Anger

December 7, 2025 2:18 am

Hong Kong residents headed to the polls on Sunday for a Legislative Council election overshadowed by the city’s deadliest fire in nearly eight decades. Officials tightened security and appealed for calm as public anger over the tragedy, which killed at least 159 people, threatened to depress turnout and deepen distrust in the government.

The vote is the latest under Hong Kong’s overhauled electoral system, which allows only China-vetted “patriots” to run for office. With opposition voices sidelined and residents still reeling from the November 26 blaze, the election has become a critical test of public sentiment and Beijing’s political grip …

Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 25 As India Orders Inquiry

Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 25 As India Orders Inquiry

December 7, 2025 1:59 am

Indian authorities have opened a formal investigation after a late-night fire tore through a popular nightclub in Goa, killing 25 people and injuring several others. The blaze erupted early Sunday in the coastal village of Arpora, prompting an overnight emergency response and raising fresh concerns about fire safety in one of India’s busiest tourist regions.

Officials said the victims were a mix of tourists and club employees, underscoring how the tragedy struck both visitors and local workers at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub. Police said they received the first alert at 12:04 a.m. local time, and emergency crews …

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