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December 22, 2025

Visa restrictions will address security concerns, says U.S. ambassador to Nigeria

“The focus of the visa review is on ensuring proper vetting and credible information in the visa process, not on penalising Nigerians,” Mr Mills explained.

Ambassador Richard M. Mills
December 20, 2025

2026 Grammys to honour Fela with Lifetime Achievement Award

Fela was described by the Academy as “an architect of Afrobeat,” celebrating a lifetime of influence that transcended music.

Fela
December 19, 2025

U.S. announces $11 billion Taiwan arms deal

The arms deal, awaiting approval, has drawn scrutiny from Beijing.

Donald Trump official portrait
December 19, 2025

Putin to hold annual press conference on Friday

Mr Putin repeatedly uses the televised event to portray himself as a caring leader and problem solver. Last year’s show lasted just under four and a half hours.

Russian President Vladimir Putin
December 19, 2025

UN marks first International Day against Colonialism, celebrates migrant contributions

The UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday observed the first-ever International Day against Colonialism in All its Forms and Manifestations.

UN General Assembly
December 19, 2025

Men arrested in Sydney with ideological links to Bondi shooters

Two attackers opened fire on crowds celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and injuring dozens.

Sydney police
December 19, 2025

Protests erupt in Bangladesh after key 2024 uprising figure dies

Sharif Osman Hadi died a week after being shot by unknown assailants.

Protest in Bangladesh
December 19, 2025

EU agrees to provide Ukraine with €90 billion

The European Union has agreed to provide Ukraine with €90 billion ($105.5 billion) for 2026 and 2027, European Council president Antonio Costa said.

Zelensky with EU leaders
December 18, 2025

Trump threatens South Africa over detention, doxxing of U.S. officials in Johannesburg

Mr Trump’s administration said the doxxing of American officials puts them in “harm’s way.”