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Botswana economy to grow 3.1 pct in 2026 despite diamond sector challenges, says VP
GABORONE, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — Botswana’s economy is projected to grow by 3.1 percent in 2026, although challenges continue to persist in the diamond sector, Vice President and Minister of […]
Canadian police officer injured in shooting, suspect contained
OTTAWA, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — A police officer was shot and injured Friday morning in Welland, a city in Canada’s Ontario province, after police responded to a shooting incident that […]
Ukraine starts new round of talks with US, Kyiv negotiator says
KYIV, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Ukrainian peace negotiators will start a new round of talks on Friday with the U.S. team on proposals for ending the war with Russia, said […]
What Russian President Putin said at end-of-year press conference
MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual end-of-year press conference on Friday. Read full story Date: 19 December, 2025 11:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
NATO sees positive signs Czech ammunition scheme for Kyiv may continue
WIESBADEN, Germany, Dec 19 (Reuters) – A senior NATO military official voiced cautious optimism that the Czech Republic may continue an initiative to source large-calibre ammunition for Kyiv from global […]
Putin says Trump is right to sue BBC over speech edit
MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin told his annual end-of-year press conference on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump was right to sue the BBC over edited […]
Ukraine welcomes 90 billion-euro EU loan, despite lack of deal on Russian assets
BRUSSELS, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Ukraine thanked the European Union on Friday for deciding to provide it with 90 billion euros ($105.46 billion) of support over the next two years […]
French government calls for Christmas truce in farmer protests
PARIS, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The French government on Friday called for a Christmas truce with protesting farmers, warning against further blockades during the holiday season, a move the country’s […]
Ukraine hits Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean for first time, SBU source says
KYIV, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Ukrainian aerial drones struck a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time, an official at Ukraine’s SBU security service told […]
Trump administration officials race to meet Friday deadline for Epstein files
Dec 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s Justice Department faces a Friday deadline to release a massive trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex […]