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Kano Mosque Killing Sparks Unrest As Police Probe Attack

Kano Mosque Killing Sparks Unrest As Police Probe Attack

December 16, 2025 11:20 am

An elderly Islamic cleric, Ladan Zubairu, was killed early Monday during a dawn prayer session at Yusuf Garko Mosque in the Maraba Quarters area of Kano, Nigerian authorities said, sparking unrest that briefly rattled the neighborhood.

Police said the suspected attacker was chased down by residents moments after the killing and beaten to death by a mob. His home was later set on fire before security forces intervened and restored calm.

The victim’s son, Isa Kasim, told reporters that his father had gone to the mosque before sunrise to call worshippers to prayer, a routine he had followed for years. …

Ukraine War Reparations Commission Launched In Europe

Ukraine War Reparations Commission Launched In Europe

December 16, 2025 11:00 am

European leaders have agreed to create a new international body to assess and award compensation to Ukraine for the vast destruction caused by Russia’s war, marking one of the most concrete steps yet toward holding Moscow financially accountable.

The International Claims Commission for Ukraine was formally established at a conference in The Hague after a treaty was signed by 35 countries. The Netherlands based commission will review and rule on claims for war related damage, potentially unlocking hundreds of billions of dollars in reparations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who attended the summit alongside senior European officials, said accountability was essential …

Eurovision Host Austria Rejects Flag Bans And Muted Boos

December 16, 2025 10:20 am

Austria’s public broadcaster ORF said it will not block Palestinian flags in the audience or mute crowd reactions during Israel’s performance at the next Eurovision Song Contest, setting a different tone from recent editions that drew criticism over crowd control.

The announcement comes ahead of the 70th Eurovision final in May, which Austria will host after winning the 2024 contest. Organizers confirmed the show will proceed with 35 participating countries, the smallest lineup since 2003, following boycotts by several national broadcasters over Israel’s inclusion.

At a news conference in Vienna, Eurovision executive producer Michael Kroen said ORF would allow …

Maria Corina Machado Injured Fleeing Venezuela

Maria Corina Machado Injured Fleeing Venezuela

December 15, 2025 12:45 pm

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado suffered a fractured vertebra while fleeing Venezuela by boat last week to attend events linked to the award in Norway, her spokesperson confirmed on Monday.

The injury occurred during a perilous sea journey taken in defiance of a long standing travel ban imposed by Venezuelan authorities. Machado ultimately reached Oslo but arrived too late for the official Nobel Peace Prize ceremony held on Wednesday.

According to Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten, doctors in Oslo diagnosed a fracture in her back after examining her upon arrival. The paper cited sources familiar with the matter and reported …

Bondi Beach Shooting Kills 16 In Antisemitic Attack

Bondi Beach Shooting Kills 16 In Antisemitic Attack

December 15, 2025 2:30 am

Sixteen people are now confirmed dead after a shooting at a Jewish celebration near Sydney Bondi Beach, with police identifying the two alleged gunmen as a father and son. Authorities described the attack as a targeted antisemitic assault and the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in almost three decades.

Police said the father, a 50 year old man, was shot and killed at the scene on Sunday night, bringing the total death toll to 16. His 24 year old son remains in critical condition in hospital. Forty other people were injured, including two police officers who are listed as serious …

Belarus Frees Prisoners As US Lifts Sanctions In Deal

Belarus Frees Prisoners As US Lifts Sanctions In Deal

December 14, 2025 3:04 am

Belarus released 123 prisoners on Saturday, including leading opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski, following an agreement with the United States to ease sanctions on the country, according to officials and rights groups.

The releases followed talks in Minsk between Belarusian authorities and John Coale, the special envoy appointed by US President Donald Trump to oversee negotiations with Belarus. As part of the deal, Washington agreed to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash exports, a critical component of global fertilizer supplies and one of the country’s main sources of revenue.

US officials confirmed that restrictions on …

Delhi Air Quality Severe As India Triggers Emergency Curbs

Delhi Air Quality Severe As India Triggers Emergency Curbs

December 14, 2025 2:29 am

India activated its toughest anti pollution measures in Delhi and nearby regions after air quality in the capital fell to the worst levels seen so far this winter, prompting authorities to warn residents to stay indoors.

The Commission for Air Quality Management ordered the implementation of Stage Four of the Graded Response Action Plan on Saturday evening, according to an advisory from the environment ministry. The move brings immediate restrictions across Delhi and surrounding areas that are home to more than 30 million people.

By Sunday, air quality readings across multiple monitoring stations exceeded 450 on the official index, placing …

Brown University Shooting Sparks Campus Lockdown And Manhunt

Brown University Shooting Sparks Campus Lockdown And Manhunt

December 14, 2025 1:50 am

Police launched a large scale manhunt on Saturday after a shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, killed two students and wounded nine others, forcing the Ivy League campus into lockdown.

More than 400 law enforcement officers were deployed across the area as investigators searched for a suspect who fled after opening fire inside an academic building where students were sitting exams. Officials said there was no indication of an immediate ongoing threat, but a shelter in place order remained in effect as the search continued.

The shooting occurred inside Brown’s Barus and Holley engineering building, where exterior doors …

Kim Jong Un Welcomes North Korean Troops From Russia

Kim Jong Un Welcomes North Korean Troops From Russia

December 13, 2025 2:28 am

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a welcoming ceremony in Pyongyang for an army engineering unit that returned after a four month deployment in Russia, according to state media on Saturday.

The event, reported by the Korean Central News Agency, marked one of the clearest public acknowledgements by Pyongyang of its military involvement alongside Russian forces during the war in Ukraine. The troops were praised for what Kim described as “heroic” conduct during operations in Russia’s western Kursk region.

The ceremony highlights the deepening military partnership between North Korea and Russia, a relationship that has drawn growing concern …

Reuters/Nanjing Massacre Memorial Ceremony Held In China

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Ceremony Held In China

December 13, 2025 1:56 am

China held a state ceremony on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre, striking a restrained public tone even as historical tensions with Japan continue to shape relations between the two neighbors.

The event took place at the National Memorial Center in Nanjing, the eastern Chinese city where Chinese historians say Japanese troops killed about 300,000 people during the 1937 occupation. The commemoration comes amid renewed debate over wartime memory and responsibility in East Asia.

The ceremony was led by Shi Taifeng, a senior Communist Party official who heads the party’s powerful organization department. In remarks delivered at …

EU Freezes Russian Assets To Unlock Ukraine Funding

EU Freezes Russian Assets To Unlock Ukraine Funding

December 13, 2025 1:46 am

The European Union has agreed to freeze Russian central bank assets in Europe indefinitely, a move that clears the way for using the funds to help finance Ukraine’s defense and recovery amid Russia’s ongoing invasion.

EU governments approved the decision on Friday, ending the need to renew the asset freeze every six months and locking down about €210 billion in Russian sovereign funds held mainly in Belgium. The step removes a key political risk that had threatened plans to channel the money toward Ukraine.

European officials see the war as a direct security challenge to the bloc and have been …

Thailand Cambodia Ceasefire Falters As Fighting Continues

Thailand Cambodia Ceasefire Falters As Fighting Continues

December 13, 2025 1:36 am

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodian forces continued early Saturday, despite US President Donald Trump saying the two countries had agreed to halt hostilities, showing the fragility of diplomatic efforts to end the border clashes.

Shelling and ground operations resumed overnight along disputed sections of the frontier as Thai troops moved to secure elevated positions, according to military officials. The renewed violence came hours after Trump announced on social media that Bangkok and Phnom Penh had accepted a ceasefire.

At least 21 people have been killed since the latest escalation began earlier this week, and roughly 700,000 civilians have been displaced …

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