December 12, 2025

200 West African Soldiers Stay in Benin for Cleanup After Failed Coup Attempt

Some 200 soldiers from West Africa, mainly Nigeria and Ivory Coast, remain in Benin to support government forces after a failed coup. They join efforts to hunt down plotters and secure key sites, with Nigeria calling the attack a 'direct assault on democracy'.

December 12, 2025

UAE's Rashid Rover 2 Passes Critical Tests, Aiming for Moon's Far Side in 2026

UAE’s Rashid Rover 2 cleared major tests in the US. It’s set to land on the Moon’s far side in 2026 aboard Firefly Aerospace’s lander. The rover will explore rough terrain with scientific tools and international instruments, marking a big step for UAE’s space dreams.

December 12, 2025

Maduro Says US Wants Venezuela’s Oil, But Production Limits Pose Challenges

Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro says the US aims to take his country’s oil. Despite huge oil reserves, Venezuela’s production is low. US sanctions and politics make big oil deals tough. Chevron is the only US firm still active. Experts say reviving oil output will take huge investment and time.

December 12, 2025

Flood Crisis Hits Gaza As Peace Plan Stalls Over Hostage Issue

Heavy rains flood Gaza, risking 800,000 lives. Peace talks frozen as Israel awaits Hamas to return missing hostage Ran Gvili. Reconstruction delayed amid political deadlock.

December 12, 2025

India Holds Key UNESCO Meet at Red Fort Under Tight Security After 2025 Blast

India is hosting the 20th UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee at Delhi's Red Fort with heavy security after a deadly 2025 blast. The historic site is closed to visitors till December 14. Deepavali was recently added to UNESCO's heritage list during the event.