December 31, 2025

Auckland Kicks Off 2026 with Fireworks; Sydney's Defiant New Year's Amid Mass Shooting

Auckland lit up the sky first with vibrant fireworks for 2026. Sydney marked the new year under heavy security following a deadly mass shooting. Across Asia and Europe, celebrations were quieter or symbolic due to recent tragedies.

December 31, 2025

Measles Case Found at Newark Airport Amid Holiday Travel Surge

A measles case was found at Newark Liberty International Airport on December 12. Health officials warn travelers to watch for symptoms and get vaccinated. Measles cases are rising in the US, with over 2,000 reported this year.

December 31, 2025

Gen Mamdi Doumbouya Wins Guinea Election with 86.72% Votes Post-2021 Coup

Gen Mamdi Doumbouya claimed victory in Guinea's presidential poll with 86.72% votes. The 2021 coup leader faced weak opposition after a crackdown. Over 80% voter turnout reported. The result marks the end of a four-year transition amid hopes pinned on the massive Simandou mining project.

December 31, 2025

Finnish Police Seize Ship Suspected of Damaging Underwater Cable Between Helsinki and Tallinn

Finnish police seized a ship suspected of damaging a telecom cable owned by Elisa in the Baltic Sea. The incident is treated as serious criminal damage with international authorities involved.

December 31, 2025

Mali and Burkina Faso Ban US Citizens in Retaliation to Trump Travel Ban

Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US citizens from entering their countries to respond to the US travel ban under President Trump. Both nations cite reciprocity and sovereign equality in their decisions. Niger also recently imposed similar restrictions on US nationals.