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Venezuelan president appeals to Colombian military for help amid Trump threats

BOGOTA, Colombia; Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro issued an urgent appeal Wednesday to Colombia for military solidarity, as tensions with the US reached a critical breaking point. Maduro asserted that the “greatest guarantee” of regional peace and sovereignty lies in “union” between allied nations. He specifically urged the Colombian armed forces to align with Venezuela to […]

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Seize the Moment, Kenyatta Urges Young Africans at IGAD Conference

NAIROBI: 17th December, 2025: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on young Africans to seize leadership opportunities now, warning that those who wait for the future to hand them power risk missing their moment. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu and Senator Crystal Asige moments at the IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) Annual

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Putin accuses NATO of arms build-up and boasts of Russia’s nuclear forces

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has said that talk of an allegedly inevitable clash between Europe and Russia is “lies and delusion”, accused NATO states of building up their arsenals and boasted about Russia’s nuclear forces. As reported by Kremlin-aligned Russian news outlet Interfax, Putin said that Europeans were having fears about an inevitable clash with Russia “driven

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Belgium shoots down EU offer to unblock Russian assets stalemate

BRUSSELS — Belgium on Monday pushed back against the European Commission’s proposed concessions to unblock a €210 billion loan to Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets — dashing EU hopes of securing a deal in time for Thursday’s leaders’ summit. With two days to go, the Commission is making a last push to convince EU

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Trump under fire for ‘loathsome’ post about death of Rob Reiner and wife

President Donald Trump is under fire over his comments on the deaths of legendary Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, who were found fatally stabbed at their Los Angeles home Sunday. Nick Reiner, the couple’s son, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is “responsible” for his parents’ deaths, LAPD detectives said. Reiner, 32, and

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India-EU trade talks to enter new year, deal expected by Republic Day, says trade chief

The India-EU trade talks will enter the new year and a deal is expected to be signed by the Republic Day, according to European Union (EU) trade chief Maros Sefcovic. European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the

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Spain fines Airbnb $74.5M over unlicensed tourist rentals

ISTANBUL; Spain imposed a €64 million ($74.5 million) fine on Airbnb for advertising tens of thousands of unlicensed tourist accommodations, said an official statement on Monday. The fine against the online short-term rental platform is final after the resolution of an administrative appeal lodged with Consumer Affairs Minister Pablo Bustinduy, said the Social Rights Ministry.

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Rwandan Parliament narrowly survive Uganda in Inter Parliamentary Volleyball

They won 1st & 2nd sets – 25:21 and 26:24, respectively. Whilst Uganda put up a good game, they only took the third set 25:12. at Inter-Parliamentary Games The Uganda Parliamentary team is seen shortly after the game.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.   The Speaker of  EALA Rt.Hon. Joseph Ntakirutimana,Ambassador Fatuma Ndangiza,Hon Carol follow the

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US envoys arrive in Berlin for latest round of Ukraine peace talks with Zelenskyy

In this grab from a video provided by the Press Service Of The President Of Ukraine on Friday, Dec 12, 2025, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy records a video at the road entering of Kupiansk, Ukraine. AP/Press Service Of The President Of Ukraine U.S. envoys arrived in Berlin Sunday morning for another round of talks intended

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