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What is Lebanon’s ‘gap law’ that attempts to end the financial crisis? 

30 December 2025

After six years of one of the world’s worst financial crises, Lebanon’s cabinet has approved a draft law that could ...

Have Russian claims of Ukraine attack on Putin home ended hopes for peace? 

30 December 2025

Russia has threatened to retaliate against Ukraine after alleging that nearly 100 drones had targeted one of Russian Pre...

Iran warns of ‘severe’ response in wake of Trump’s new strikes threat 

30 December 2025

Iran has promised to respond harshly to any aggression after United States President Donald Trump threatened further mil...

How are China’s new war games around Taiwan different from earlier drills? 

30 December 2025

China has held two-day military drills – Justice Mission 2025 – around Taiwan, marking the sixth round of large-scal...

Israeli strikes on Gaza are relentless as displaced endure flooded camps 

30 December 2025

Israeli forces have carried out strikes across the Gaza Strip as they continue with their near-daily violations of the c...

Somalis rally against Israel’s world-first recognition of Somaliland 

30 December 2025

Protests have erupted across Somalia following Israel’s formal world-first recognition of the breakaway region of Soma...

Which countries will start using the euro in 2026? 

30 December 2025

On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will bid farewell to its lev currency and become the 21st European nation to adopt the euro...

UN says Sudan’s el-Fasher a ‘crime scene’ in first access since RSF capture 

30 December 2025

A United Nations team has described Sudan’s el-Fasher as a “crime scene” after gaining access to the largely deser...

World reacts to death of Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female leader 

30 December 2025

News|Politics The death of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has prompted an outpouring of condolences ar...

Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemeni port over unauthorised weapons shipment 

30 December 2025

News|Conflict The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has carried out a “limited military operation” targeting what it desc...