December 2025

Court Jails Woman Who Blackmailed Son Heung-min

Court Jails Woman Who Blackmailed Son Heung-min

December 9, 2025 3:56 am

A Seoul court on Monday sentenced a woman in her 20s to four years in prison for blackmailing South Korean football star Son Heung-min, after falsely claiming she was pregnant with his child. Her accomplice, a man in his 40s, was handed a two-year term for attempted blackmail.

According to testimony cited in local reports, the woman approached Son last year and insisted she was carrying his baby—despite not knowing whether that was true. She threatened to publicize the claim unless he paid her. Son, who had spent most of his career avoiding public scandal, ultimately handed over 300 million …

Trump Questions $72bn Netflix–Warner Bros Megamerger

Trump Questions $72bn Netflix–Warner Bros Megamerger

December 9, 2025 3:38 am

President Donald Trump signaled on Sunday that Netflix’s planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery could face resistance from his administration, raising the stakes for what would become one of the most consequential entertainment mergers in decades.

Speaking at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Trump said Netflix already commands “a very big market share,” and warned that its dominance “would go up by a lot” if the deal goes through. While he praised Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos — calling him “a great person” who has done “one of the greatest jobs in the history of movies” — Trump made …

Border Clashes Force Thousands To Flee Thai-Cambodia Line

Border Clashes Force Thousands To Flee Thai-Cambodia Line

December 8, 2025 3:37 pm

Thousands of residents along the Thai–Cambodian border fled their homes on Monday after the deadliest round of fighting in months left at least five people dead and reignited a century-old territorial dispute.

The two governments traded accusations throughout the day, each insisting the other fired the first shot. It was the most serious confrontation since a fragile ceasefire was reached in July—a truce that now appears to be unraveling under the weight of escalating violence that has killed more than 40 people since May.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul insisted Thailand “never wanted violence” but would take “necessary measures” to …

Part 4: Inside the Strain — Sativa vs Indica In Everyday Health

Part 4: Inside the Strain — Sativa vs Indica In Everyday Health

December 8, 2025 1:40 pm

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

The human relationship with cannabis has always been personal. For some, it is a balm that quiets pain; for others, a spark that ignites creativity. Yet beneath every personal story lies a complex symphony of molecules: cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids that shape how each strain interacts with the body’s chemistry. This is where Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica diverge; not as opposites in nature, but as two dialects of the same biological language.

For years, the cannabis world divided itself into two broad categories: Sativa, known for its uplifting, cerebral effects, and Indica, famed for …

Saudi Arabia Eyes Rodrygo As Long-Term Move for Vinicius

Saudi Arabia Eyes Rodrygo As Long-Term Move for Vinicius

December 8, 2025 6:41 am

Saudi Arabia’s ambition to attract some of world football’s biggest names has resurfaced with fresh reports linking the country’s growing football project to three major Real Madrid stars. According to the information provided, Saudi representatives are preparing a bid for Rodrygo, the 24-year-old forward who has become an important figure at the Spanish club. While no official offer has been confirmed, the reports suggest that the interest is serious and part of a broader long-term recruitment strategy.

Rodrygo, who has played a key role in Real Madrid’s attack over recent seasons, has been one of the players repeatedly monitored by …

Part 4: Inside the Strain — Sativa vs Indica In Everyday Health

Part 4: Inside the Strain — Sativa vs Indica In Everyday Health

December 8, 2025 2:07 am

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

The human relationship with cannabis has always been personal. For some, it is a balm that quiets pain; for others, a spark that ignites creativity. Yet beneath every personal story lies a complex symphony of molecules: cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids that shape how each strain interacts with the body’s chemistry. This is where Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica diverge; not as opposites in nature, but as two dialects of the same biological language.

For years, the cannabis world divided itself into two broad categories: Sativa, known for its uplifting, cerebral effects, and Indica, famed for …

UN Humanitarian Funding Crisis Deepens As 2025 Appeal Halved

December 8, 2025 1:51 am

The United Nations dramatically reduced its 2025 humanitarian funding appeal on Monday, requesting $23 billion, half of what it initially sought for this year, after a steep decline in global donor contributions forced the world body to scale back assistance despite record levels of need.

The cut signals one of the sharpest contractions in modern humanitarian financing, leaving tens of millions of vulnerable people without support at a time when conflicts, climate disasters, and economic crises are pushing global emergencies to new highs.

U.N. aid chief Tom Fletcher said the shortfall had pushed humanitarian agencies into an impossible position, requiring …

Thailand Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates

Thailand Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates

December 8, 2025 1:28 am

Thailand carried out air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday after new clashes erupted between the two Southeast Asian neighbors, marking the most serious breakdown of their U.S.-brokered ceasefire since October, according to military statements from both governments.

The renewed fighting—centered in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province—comes after weeks of rising tension and mutual accusations of ceasefire violations. The escalation has already triggered mass evacuations on the Thai side and revived fears of a broader conflict along a border that has seen repeated clashes over the past century.

Thailand’s military said its forces came under fire early Monday …

Ukraine Peace Talks London Summit Tests US Pressure

Ukraine Peace Talks London Summit Tests US Pressure

December 8, 2025 1:00 am

President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany in London on Monday, as European allies debate how to respond to renewed U.S. pressure for Ukraine to make concessions in ongoing peace negotiations with Russia.

The high-level meeting at 10 Downing Street — hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and joined by France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Friedrich Merz — comes after three days of intensive talks in Florida, where Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators revised parts of Washington’s draft peace plan. The proposal is widely viewed as reflecting several core Kremlin demands, prompting concern among …

Elon Musk: Calls For Abolishing EU, Strengthen Member States

Elon Musk: Calls For Abolishing EU, Strengthen Member States

December 7, 2025 11:19 pm

Musk urges EU dissolution, advocating for sovereignty to return to member states, sparking debate amid tensions over regulation and national autonomy.

United States tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has called for the abolition of the European Union, asserting that sovereignty should be returned to individual member states. The statement, posted on Musk’s social media platform X on Saturday December 7, 2025, quickly generated online debate and widespread attention.

“The EU should be abolished and sovereignty returned to individual countries so that governments can better represent their people,” Musk wrote. He did not provide further context or detail for the comments, leaving

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Nigeria’s New Tax Act: Imposes Strict Penalties On Offenders

Nigeria’s New Tax Act: Imposes Strict Penalties On Offenders

December 7, 2025 10:11 pm

Nigerian Tax Act introduces sweeping penalties, from multimillion-naira fines to jail terms, as the government works to strengthen compliance now.

Nigeria is preparing for one of its toughest tax enforcement eras yet, as the country’s new Tax Act—set to take effect on January 1, 2026—introduces sweeping penalties aimed at boosting compliance and modernizing the nation’s revenue system.

The legislation outlines a wide range of sanctions for individuals, companies, and virtual asset service providers, signaling the government’s determination to close loopholes, improve tax administration, and raise revenue in the face of growing economic demands.

One of the most stringent provisions targets

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Dangote Urges Nigeria’s Wealthy To Fund Industry, Not Luxury

Dangote Urges Nigeria’s Wealthy To Fund Industry, Not Luxury

December 7, 2025 9:33 pm

Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote urges Nigeria’s elite to redirect spending on jets and luxury cars into job-creating industries to spur growth.

Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has called on wealthy Nigerians to shift their spending habits away from high-end luxury items and toward investments that can accelerate industrial growth and create jobs across the country. His remarks, shared in a recent interview clip circulating online, have reignited debate about the role of the nation’s economic elite in driving local development.

Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group and one of Africa’s most influential business leaders, criticized what he described as an

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