Israel on Friday became the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent state – an unprecedented step towards the region that broke away from Somalia. “The State of Israel plans to immediately expand its relations with the Republic of Somaliland through comprehensive cooperation in the fields of agriculture, health, technology and economy,” Israel’s Prime…
White House press secretary Carolyn Leavitt announced Friday, the day after Christmas, that she is pregnant with her second child. “My husband and I are thrilled to expand our family and can’t wait to see our son become a big brother. My heart is filled with gratitude to God for the blessings of motherhood, which……
The sanctions imposed are largely symbolic, as American defense companies’ trade with China is extremely limited. Source link
An employee has died, months after a business UPS plane was stuck in a scrapyard near the Louisville airport. Source link
President Trump on Friday called US strikes in Nigeria a “Christmas gift” to ISIS militants in Nigeria, citing violence against Christians in the African country’s northwest region. “I said yesterday, ‘Hit ’em on Christmas Day. It’ll be a Christmas gift.’ We hit ISIS, who are terrible. They are butchers. We really hit them… Source link
Nigeria said its response to terrorism threats “beyond boundaries” after the US launched airstrikes against Islamic State militants in the West African country on Thursday. “Nigeria remains focused on protecting innocent lives and defeating terrorism through coordinated action with partners that respect sovereignty and regional stability. This challenge transcends borders,… Source link
The basic concept behind the new warship is solid, and the navy’s goal of building its first warship in three years can be achieved. Source link
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday he will meet with President Trump in the “near future,” leaving open the possibility of more peace talks between Ukraine and Russia before the end of the year. “We are not losing a single day,” Zelensky wrote on the social platform X. “We have agreed to a meeting… Source…
As the horrors of Sudan’s genocidal war continue to escalate, all we hear is about man’s inhumanity to his fellow humans. But beneath that reality lies a spark of humanity, leading thousands of Sudanese to risk their lives to save their neighbors. Dr. Jamal Eltaeb, Head of Traumatology… Source link
A key GOP senator is expressing optimism that Republicans and Democrats will agree to a deal that would extend expiring health care subsidies, but the effort faces an uphill climb in garnering the support of leaders in both parties. Without a deal, health insurance premiums are projected to rise by double digits next month, yet……
