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UN Extends Somalia Peacekeeping Mission Through 2026

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U.S. Embassy and Consulate to Close Dec 23–26

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Trump Invites Central Asian Leaders to Miami G20

President Donald Trump has officially invited the leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to participate as ...

Israel to Maintain Gaza Control, Push for West Bank Annexation

Israeli officials have recently signaled a firm commitment to a long-term military presence in Gaza. ...

France Passes Emergency Bill to Avoid New Year Shutdown

French legislators have approved urgent “stopgap” legislation to maintain state operations through January 2026. This ...

Germany Resumes Deportations to Syria and Afghanistan

Germany has officially resumed the deportation of convicted criminals to Syria. This action, taken on ...

New U.S. Visa Limits for Nigerians Start Jan 1

The United States government will partially suspend visa issuances for Nigerians beginning January 1, 2026. ...

Union Fights Union Pacific’s $85B Norfolk Southern Deal

The proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern has hit a significant ...

Trump Suspends 5 Major Wind Leases Over Defense Risks

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Venezuela Oil Loading Stalls Amid U.S. Seizures and Hack

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UN Extends Somalia Peacekeeping Mission Through 2026

U.S. Embassy and Consulate to Close Dec 23–26

Trump Invites Central Asian Leaders to Miami G20

Israel to Maintain Gaza Control, Push for West Bank Annexation

France Passes Emergency Bill to Avoid New Year Shutdown

Germany Resumes Deportations to Syria and Afghanistan

New U.S. Visa Limits for Nigerians Start Jan 1

Union Fights Union Pacific’s $85B Norfolk Southern Deal

Trump Suspends 5 Major Wind Leases Over Defense Risks

Venezuela Oil Loading Stalls Amid U.S. Seizures and Hack

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