U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts, preventing courts or private creditors from seizing the funds. The White House announced the move on Saturday, calling it necessary to support stability in Venezuela. The order, signed on Friday, classifies the revenue as sovereign property…
The Storm Goretti death has shocked communities in Cornwall after a man in his 50s died when a tree fell onto a caravan during violent winds. The tragic incident highlights the deadly risks posed by extreme weather events across the south-west of England. Emergency services rushed to the scene in Mawgan, near Helston, on Thursday…
A Bolton head-on crash has left four people dead and five others injured after a violent collision between a taxi and a private car on Wigan Road, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The fatal crash happened at around 00:45 GMT, shocking residents as emergency services rushed to the scene in the early hours of…
Iran internet shutdown protests escalated on Friday as authorities imposed severe nationwide internet restrictions. The government aimed to curb expanding demonstrations driven by soaring inflation and economic hardship. As a result, Iran became largely cut off from the outside world. Phone calls failed to connect, several flights were cancelled, and local news websites updated only…
Kirehe police shoot murder suspect Dukuzumuremyi Eric after he attempted to escape while guiding officers to stolen items linked to the killing of a motorcycle taxi driver. The incident has raised public attention on crime prevention and police response in Rwanda’s Eastern Province. Incident details in Kirehe District Rwanda National Police in the Eastern Province…
Zelenskyy US security guarantees became a central topic after the Ukrainian president confirmed that Washington agreed to offer Ukraine strong protection for the next 15 years. Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared the update after a two-hour meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida. However, Zelenskyy admitted that negotiations left the future of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region…
Syria protests turned deadly on Sunday as violent clashes broke out between Alawite demonstrators and pro-government counter-protesters in several parts of the country, killing at least three people and injuring dozens more. Deadly clashes break out during Syria protests Violence erupted during demonstrations in coastal and central Syria after hundreds of Alawites took to the…
Seven relatives lost their lives in a fatal road accident on the Masaka–Mbarara highway in Lwengo District. The crash happened at around 4:30 am on December 27, 2025, at Njagalakasayi Village. The victims included a father, his wife, and their children, all travelling in a Toyota Fielder. Police said the family was returning from Kampala…
The Israel recognition of Somaliland has triggered strong opposition from Somalia, which says the move violates its sovereignty and international law. Somali officials also claim the decision is linked to Israel’s plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza, a charge that has sparked regional and international concern. Somalia rejects Israel’s move Somalia has demanded that Israel…
The Mogadishu municipal elections held on December 25 marked a historic moment for Somalia as residents voted directly in local polls for the first time in decades. The vote represents a key step toward restoring universal suffrage and preparing the country for its first nationwide direct elections in more than 50 years. Mogadishu municipal elections…
