Canada Launches $1.2B Program to Attract Global Talent
Canada unveils a $1.2B, 12-year plan to recruit over 1,000 top researchers, doctors, and scientists as U.S. H-1B visa fees rise.
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Airstrikes in Nigeria: Experts Call for Holistic Approach to Fight Terror
A senior researcher says the US’s Dec 25 airstrikes in Sokoto state, Nigeria may not be enough to defeat terrorism without boosting intelligence, logistics and border security.
Survey: U.S. Arms Sale to Taiwan Region Sparks Debate
AmigoNews invites you to weigh in on the U.S. announcement to sell advanced weapons to the Taiwan region. How will this shape regional security?
CMG Reveals 2025’s Top 10 Military Stories, Led by Israel-Iran Clash
China Media Group names the Israel-Iran conflict as the top international military story of 2025, highlighting its global impact. Stay tuned for the full Top 10.
CAR elections: key facts ahead of Dec 28 vote
Key info on the Central African Republic’s presidential and legislative elections on Dec 28: date, registered voters, and what’s at stake.
Yasukuni Shrine Enshrines 14 Class-A War Criminals
Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine enshrines the memorial tablets of 14 Class-A war criminals prosecuted after WWII, including the seven leaders sentenced to death by hanging.
Zelensky Plans Meeting with Trump as Year Ends
Ukrainian President Zelensky said on Friday he plans to meet U.S. President Trump soon, aiming to finalize major decisions before the New Year.
Young Voices Sound Alarm Over Japan’s Record Defense Budget
Young people worldwide call for vigilance as Japan’s 2026 defense budget tops ¥9 trillion, with over 83% of 18–44-year-olds fearing a return to militarism.
Tripoli Under Cordon: Libya Prepares for Army Chief Funeral
Tripoli woke up under strict security as Libya mounts a cordon ahead of the funeral for army chief Mohammed al-Haddad, killed in this week’s plane crash near Ankara.
UNGA Adopts Historic Multimodal Cargo Documents Convention
The UNGA adopted a new convention on negotiable cargo documents on December 15, allowing a single paper or electronic bill for multimodal shipments, boosting trade finance and efficiency.