December 31, 2025

Gen Mamdi Doumbouya Wins Guinea Election with 86.72% Votes Post-2021 Coup

Gen Mamdi Doumbouya claimed victory in Guinea's presidential poll with 86.72% votes. The 2021 coup leader faced weak opposition after a crackdown. Over 80% voter turnout reported. The result marks the end of a four-year transition amid hopes pinned on the massive Simandou mining project.

December 31, 2025

Finnish Police Seize Ship Suspected of Damaging Underwater Cable Between Helsinki and Tallinn

Finnish police seized a ship suspected of damaging a telecom cable owned by Elisa in the Baltic Sea. The incident is treated as serious criminal damage with international authorities involved.

December 31, 2025

Mali and Burkina Faso Ban US Citizens in Retaliation to Trump Travel Ban

Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US citizens from entering their countries to respond to the US travel ban under President Trump. Both nations cite reciprocity and sovereign equality in their decisions. Niger also recently imposed similar restrictions on US nationals.

December 31, 2025

Hundreds of Thousands Mourn Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia at State Funeral

Thousands gathered in Dhaka to honor Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female PM, who died at 80. Flags flew at half-mast, and many leaders attended her funeral. Zia’s son Tarique Rahman is set to lead BNP as they aim for a political comeback.

December 31, 2025

Australia Raises Alarm Over China's Massive Military Drills Near Taiwan

Australia criticizes China’s intense military exercises near Taiwan, warning they could destabilize the region. Canberra urges dialogue and opposes any forceful changes to Taiwan’s status.