The United States has carried out military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria, with President Donald Trump describing the operation as a forceful response carried out in coordination with the Nigerian government. In a message posted on Christmas evening on his social
As football’s decision makers look back on a packed year and ahead to an expanded World Cup, a clear direction is emerging for the sport’s future. Growth, scale and commercial reach are taking priority, even as concerns mount over competitive balance and player
Hong Kong’s century old Yau Ma Tei police station is set to take on a new cultural role as it opens its doors to a film themed exhibition aimed at celebrating the city’s rich cinema heritage and boosting tourism. The exhibition, titled “Yau
Chinese shares moved higher on Friday as a firmer yuan boosted investor sentiment, with markets increasingly betting that Beijing may be willing to tolerate a gradual currency appreciation to help restore confidence and stabilise capital flows. Mainland stocks were supported after the yuan
Two young boys who were forcibly recruited by a shadowy rebel group linked to the so called Islamic State have described the suffering and fear they endured inside militant camps in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, offering a rare glimpse into the lives
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has publicly backed his son Flavio’s bid for the presidency in 2026, issuing the endorsement from a hospital where he underwent a scheduled hernia operation that doctors said was successful. The statement was released on Thursday as Bolsonaro
Israel’s rapidly expanding air defence exports are emerging as one of the country’s most effective foreign policy instruments, reshaping its international standing at a time of diplomatic strain over the war in Gaza. Analysts say the growing global appetite for Israel’s combat tested
At least eight people were killed and many others injured after an explosion ripped through a mosque in the city of Homs on Friday, in what authorities described as a targeted attack on Syria’s Alawite minority. The blast struck the Imam Ali Bin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida this weekend for talks focused on security guarantees and a proposed peace framework aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Zelensky said
Chinese Olympic diving star Chen Yuxi has spoken publicly about the online abuse she has faced, saying she has received threats, warnings of doxxing, and accusations designed to undermine her reputation and create tension within China’s elite diving team. In a video shared
