Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Thursday reaffirmed the island’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and enhancing its military capabilities in response to increased pressure from China, following large-scale Chinese missile and naval exercises. In a New Year’s address broadcast live from the presidential office in Taipei, Lai emphasized that the…
On Thursday, Bulgaria became the 21st country to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining the European Union, marking a historic shift from the lev, its national currency in use since the late 19th century. At midnight (2200 GMT Wednesday), Bulgarian euro coins were projected onto the central bank’s…
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a formal petition calling for an increase in women’s restroom facilities within the National Diet building, citing improved female representation in parliament. The cross-party appeal highlights a practical challenge stemming from long-standing infrastructure that no longer reflects…
President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of opposition leaders, accusing them of lacking clear ideas and relying on political slogans and smear campaigns rather than offering practical development solutions for Kenyans. Speaking at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County during the Governor Fernandes Barasa Cup final, the President challenged the…
A police corporal has died, while a female bar owner remains in critical condition following a shooting incident at a local bar in Naivasha, Nakuru County, on Wednesday night, January 1. According to a police report filed at Kongoni Police Station, officers responded to the incident after it was reported…
Pep Guardiola admitted that Manchester City’s wasteful finishing proved costly after they were held to a 0–0 draw by Sunderland on Thursday, a result that dealt a significant blow to their Premier League title ambitions. City delivered an uneven performance at the Stadium of Light, creating numerous scoring opportunities but…
Two individuals are feared trapped following the collapse of a 16-storey building under construction along Muhoho Road in Nairobi’s South C area, triggering a large-scale, multi-agency rescue operation. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, leaving at least two construction workers…
A court in Aachen, western Germany, has sentenced Fernando P., a 61-year-old school janitor, to 8 years and 6 months in prison for drugging and raping his wife over several years, and for filming and distributing videos of the assaults online. The sentencing, delivered on Friday, December 19, 2025, marks…
A Ugandan prison officer, Lawrence Ampe, has been dismissed from his position for publicly criticising the government on TikTok, a move authorities have described as “gross indiscipline.” The case highlights ongoing tensions over freedom of expression in Uganda, particularly ahead of the January 15, 2026, general elections. Allegations and Dismissal…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has reported a remarkable surge in online engagement, with her conservation-focused content garnering over 68 million views on Facebook in the past 28 days. The milestone underscores increasing public interest in environmental issues and the growing appetite for educational and actionable content on nature preservation. In…