December 2025

U.S. Strikes ISIS In Syria After Deadly Attack On Troops

U.S. Strikes ISIS In Syria After Deadly Attack On Troops

December 20, 2025 6:31 am

The United States has carried out a large-scale military operation against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria, launching what officials described as a “massive strike” in response to a deadly ambush that killed two American soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation, carried out late Friday, hit more than 70 ISIS-linked targets across central Syria using fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery, with support from aircraft based in Jordan.

The assault came days after a December 13 attack in Palmyra, where an ISIS gunman opened fire on U.S. personnel. Two American service members and …

Ghana Reparations Slavery Talks Gain New Push

Ghana Reparations Slavery Talks Gain New Push

December 20, 2025 3:19 am

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has met with an international delegation pressing African leaders to intensify calls for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonial rule, as the African Union works to shape a common position on the issue.

The talks, held in Accra, brought together experts from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. The group urged Mahama to encourage fellow African heads of state to support the reparations campaign and to place unity at the center of the effort, according to a statement released Friday.

The delegation presented Mahama with priority proposals aligned with the African …

Niger Police DSP Dies Amid Probe Into Arms Supply To Bandits

Niger Police DSP Dies Amid Probe Into Arms Supply To Bandits

December 19, 2025 1:28 pm

Nigerian Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State dies by suicide as investigation uncovers missing arms allegedly supplied to bandits.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Niger State, Isah Abdullahi, has died by suicide amid an investigation into the alleged supply of arms and ammunition to bandits and criminal groups.

Abdullahi, also known as Kunkuri, was the head of the Mopol 12 armoury located at the B Division of the Niger State Police Command on Paikoro Road, Minna. The incident occurred on December 16 during a routine audit of weapons and ammunition.

Trouble reportedly began when a team of detectives

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Lost Air India Boeing Found At Kolkata Airport After 13 Years

Lost Air India Boeing Found At Kolkata Airport After 13 Years

December 19, 2025 1:05 pm

Aircraft missing from records since 2012 resurfaces at Kolkata airport, exposing paperwork failures and leaving the airline facing a multimillion-rupee parking bill.

Air India Boeing 737 that effectively vanished from the airline’s records more than a decade ago has been found parked at an Indian airport, triggering questions about oversight failures and resulting in a costly fine for the state-owned carrier.

The aircraft, missing since 2012, was discovered earlier this month at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, where it had been sitting idle for nearly 13 years. Airport authorities contacted Air India and demanded the jet be removed,

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FIFA Overturns Matches Over Eligibility As Eagles Wait Today

FIFA Overturns Matches Over Eligibility As Eagles Wait Today

December 19, 2025 12:51 pm

World football body voids Malaysia results for ineligible players, while Nigeria awaits a ruling on its protest over Congo’s World Cup qualifier review.

FIFA has overturned the results of three international matches involving Malaysia after ruling that the Asian nation fielded ineligible players, a decision that has intensified scrutiny over player eligibility cases worldwide as Nigeria awaits a separate verdict.

The global football governing body imposed three automatic 3–0 defeats on Malaysia, annulling wins over Palestine and Singapore and a draw against Cape Verde. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed the sanctions on Wednesday.

According to FIFA, seven players

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Nigeria: Island Roads Closed For 7th Lagos Autofest 2025 Race

Nigeria: Island Roads Closed For 7th Lagos Autofest 2025 Race

December 19, 2025 12:34 pm

Lagos State government announces road closures on key Island routes Sunday for the 7th Lagos Autofest, urging motorists to plan alternative travel.

Lagos State authorities have announced temporary closures on several key roads on Lagos Island ahead of the 7th Road Edition of the Lagos Autofest 2025, set for Sunday, December 21, 2925.

The event, which draws thousands of car enthusiasts and spectators each year, will see a high-speed showcase along the city’s downtown streets, prompting significant traffic adjustments in one of Africa’s busiest metropolitan areas.

In a statement, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, detailed that vehicle movement …

Russia: Faces Heavy Losses In Pokrovsk As Discipline Falters

Russia: Faces Heavy Losses In Pokrovsk As Discipline Falters

December 19, 2025 11:49 am

Reports cite hundreds of casualties and widespread desertions as Russian forces intensify assaults on Ukraine’s strategic eastern city under pressure.

Russian forces have suffered heavy losses during intensified assaults around the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, according to accounts from within the Russian military and assessments by Western defense analysts, underscoring mounting strain on Moscow’s campaign in the region.

Pokrovsk, a key logistics and transportation hub in eastern Ukraine, has become one of the most contested fronts of the war. The city is widely viewed by military planners as a gateway to the broader Donetsk region, making it a strategic

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North Carolina: Private Jet Crashes, Many People Feared Dead

North Carolina: Private Jet Crashes, Many People Feared Dead

December 19, 2025 10:50 am

Cessna Citation private jet crashes and bursts into flames at Statesville Regional Airport; investigation underway by FAA and local authorities.

Several people are feared dead after a private jet crashed and caught fire at Statesville Regional Airport on the morning of Thursday December 18, 2025. The aircraft, a Cessna Citation owned by a private North Carolina company, went down near a runway at approximately 10:15 a.m., local authorities said.

According to initial reports, the plane took off from the airport before suddenly turning back and attempting to land. Eyewitnesses captured images showing the aircraft engulfed in flames and smoke billowing …

UK Government Hack Confirmed As Probe Into Breach Widens

UK Government Hack Confirmed As Probe Into Breach Widens

December 19, 2025 3:30 am

The British government confirmed on Friday that its systems were breached in a cyberattack in October, following media reports that sensitive foreign office data may have been accessed during the incident.

Trade minister Chris Bryant acknowledged the intrusion in a series of broadcast interviews, saying investigators were still determining how the breach occurred, what data may have been affected, and who was responsible.

“There certainly has been a hack,” Bryant told Times Radio. However, he cautioned against premature conclusions, adding that officials could not yet confirm whether the incident was linked to Chinese operatives or to the Chinese state.

The …

Reuters/Bangladesh Protests After Youth Leader Killing Ahead Of Vote

Bangladesh Protests After Youth Leader Killing Ahead Of Vote

December 19, 2025 3:11 am

Bangladesh deployed large numbers of police and paramilitary troops across Dhaka and other major cities on Friday following violent protests over the killing of a prominent youth activist, as fears of renewed unrest grew ahead of national elections scheduled for February.

Security forces were placed on alert after overnight demonstrations turned destructive in parts of the capital, although streets were largely calm by Friday morning. Residents said tension remained high, with concerns that protests could resume after Friday prayers.

The unrest followed the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32 year old youth leader and election candidate who was shot …

EU Loan To Ukraine Secures €90BN Funding Plan

EU Loan To Ukraine Secures €90BN Funding Plan

December 19, 2025 2:57 am

European Union leaders agreed on Friday to raise 90 billion euros in joint borrowing to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia over the next two years, abandoning for now a contentious plan to fund Kyiv using frozen Russian state assets.

The decision, reached after hours of negotiations in Brussels, ensures continued financial backing for Ukraine at a moment when officials warned that a funding gap next year could weaken its ability to resist Moscow’s invasion.

Under the agreement, the European Commission will raise funds backed by the EU budget and provide the money to Ukraine as a loan. The move allowed …

Zelenskiy Meets Polish President As Ukraine Seeks Support

Zelenskiy Meets Polish President As Ukraine Seeks Support

December 19, 2025 2:39 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki in Warsaw on Friday, a visit aimed at reinforcing ties with one of Kyiv’s most important regional allies at a sensitive point in the war with Russia.

The meeting comes as European Union leaders have agreed to secure new borrowing to support Ukraine’s military and economic needs over the next two years, giving Kyiv fresh backing as the conflict enters a critical phase.

Poland has been one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters since Russia launched its full scale invasion, providing military aid and hosting millions of refugees. Officials in Warsaw broadly …

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