December 31, 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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