Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to push a revised 20-point peace plan. The talks follow a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and European pledges of support. Will Trump approve?
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies, including Boeing, after a major US arms sale to Taiwan. Tensions escalate over the island's status.
Russia escalates war with mass missile and drone attack on Kyiv, injuring 8, just before Zelensky meets Trump to discuss a new 20-point peace plan. Read the latest on the conflict and diplomatic efforts.
Egypt's national team fined $5,000 by CAF for breaching media rules after AFCON win vs Zimbabwe. Mohamed Salah and teammates face warning ahead of South Africa clash.
A Russian drone strike breached Chernobyl's protective dome. Ukraine now faces a 3-4 year repair race to prevent a new radioactive disaster. Full details inside.
Pope Leo XIV urges a worldwide 24-hour ceasefire for Christmas, expressing sadness over Russia's rejection. Read the latest on Ukraine conflict and diplomatic efforts.
A Russian-backed court in occupied Ukraine sentences Colombian Oscar Mauricio Blanco Lopez to 19 years for joining Ukraine's army. Read the full report on foreign fighters' fate.
Ukrainian workers risk their lives to evacuate horses from a state stud farm in Zaporizhzhia as Russian attacks escalate. Read how the war impacts animals.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals a new 20-point peace plan to end the war, seeks direct talks with Donald Trump. Key issues include Donbas sovereignty and a national referendum.
President Zelensky details a 20-point US-led draft to end the Ukraine war. While some concessions were won, major hurdles on territory, NATO, and a referendum remain. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky details a new US-backed 20-point plan to end the war with Russia, covering security, reconstruction, and EU membership. Read the full proposal.
Guinea-Bissau's military rulers release six opposition members detained since the November coup, calling it a step towards constitutional order. Read the latest on the crisis.
Chernobyl's director warns a direct Russian missile hit could collapse the inner radiation shelter, causing a 'mini-earthquake'. Full restoration may take 3-4 years. Read the urgent update.
Amazon reveals it blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from IT jobs, citing 'laptop farms' and sanctions evasion. Read the full report on this global cybersecurity threat.
A top Russian military official, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Authorities are investigating, with potential Ukrainian involvement suggested. Read the latest details.
The US Coast Guard is actively pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Caracas's oil sector. This follows the recent seizure of the 'Centuries' tanker. Get the latest details.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev travels to Miami for Ukraine war negotiations mediated by Trump's team. Talks proceed as Russia claims new gains and Odesa attack toll rises. Read the latest.
President Zelensky says Washington proposed direct Ukraine-Russia talks in Miami for the first time in six months. Get the latest on the war and peace efforts.
Nigeria faces a US-imposed 'Performance Improvement Plan' after being labeled a 'disgraced country'. Can Tinubu's urgent security reforms save the nation from foreign intervention? Read more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his marathon press conference, demanded 'respect' from the West and listed battlefield gains. This follows a new $105bn EU loan to Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump signs the 2026 NDAA, a $900bn defence bill ensuring US troop levels in Europe and continuing support for Ukraine. Discover the bipartisan move's implications.
A Russian court has ordered Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to pay nearly $400 million in compensation to a company linked to sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The bank says it will appeal.
FIFA penalises Malaysia, awarding three 3-0 defeats for fielding ineligible players. FAM faces fines and backlash as case heads to CAS. Get the full story.
EU leaders meet in a crucial summit to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, but face strong opposition from Belgium. Will they find a deal before Ukraine's cash crunch hits?
A new US blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments could slash production and halve exports, pushing the economy deeper into crisis. Experts warn of severe impacts.
FIFA slaps Malaysia with heavy fines and match forfeits for using ineligible players. This crackdown unfolds as Nigeria challenges DR Congo's player eligibility in World Cup playoffs. Read the full details.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismisses diplomatic compromise, threatening to take Ukrainian territory by force despite Trump's peace push. Full analysis of the escalating crisis.
US President Donald Trump announces a maritime blockade on Venezuela, demanding the return of oil and land he claims were stolen. Get the full details on this escalating crisis.
US President Donald Trump announces a total blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil vessels, escalating tensions. Learn the details and potential impact on the global oil market.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on funding Ukraine's war effort, debating a risky plan to use €200 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets. Will they reach a deal?