ROK Special Counsel Seeks 10-Year Sentence for Ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol
A ROK special counsel has asked for a 10-year sentence for ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol over obstructing arrest, with a court ruling due January 16, 2026.
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Trump Announces US Strike on IS Militants in NW Nigeria
US President Trump said on Dec 25 that US forces launched powerful strikes on ISIS militants in NW Nigeria at Nigeria’s request, marking a new phase in US-Nigerian security cooperation.
Red Cards & Last-Minute Goals Shake Up AFCON 2025 Opening
AFCON 2025’s opening day featured red cards, stoppage-time comebacks, and stars like Mahrez and Diallo shining in dramatic group-stage clashes.
Chinese mainland maglev rockets to 700 km/h in 2 seconds
The Chinese mainland’s superconducting maglev vehicle hit 700 km/h in two seconds on a 400-meter track, setting a world record for ton-level maglev speed.
Day 2 of Thailand-Cambodia Border Talks Sees Clashes Ease
Day 2 of Thailand-Cambodia border talks in Chanthaburi sees eased clashes. Two Thai soldiers injured by a landmine and one Cambodian civilian killed, raising the toll to 31.
Moscow Weighs 20-Point US-Ukraine Peace Plan as Zelenskyy Wins Concessions
Moscow is reviewing a 20-point US-Ukraine peace plan that offers Kyiv limited gains on territory and drops NATO renunciation, while Russia’s hardline stance keeps talks tense.
Mogadishu Votes in Historic Step Toward Universal Suffrage
On December 23, 2025, Mogadishu held municipal elections, the first step toward restoring universal suffrage and paving the way for Somalia’s first direct national polls in over fifty years.
Slovak PM Roller-Skates Through 7.5 km Tunnel to Celebrate Opening
Slovak PM Robert Fico roller-skates through the new 7.5 km Visnove tunnel, ending a 30-year saga and boosting safety on the D1 highway between Bratislava and Košice.
Milano Cortina 2026 Torch Relay Lights Up Naples Before Christmas
The Milano Cortina 2026 torch relay reached Naples on December 23, pausing for a Christmas break after stages through Campania and a highlight passage by Fabio Cannavaro.
Korean Families Seek Removal of WWII Conscripts from Yasukuni Shrine
Ten families of Korean WWII conscripts have sued Japan and the Yasukuni Shrine to remove their loved ones’ names and seek 880 million won in damages.