Sudan says 2025 gold output reached 70 tons despite ongoing war
Gold remains Sudan’s primary source of hard currency, especially since the conflict disrupted trade, agriculture, and other state revenues.
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Veteran Jazz ensemble cancel New Year’s show over Trump Kennedy Center renaming
China encircles Taiwan with bombers, warships in largest-ever series of military exercises
Israel steps in to defend Somaliland recognition move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives
Judge grants release of redacted transcript of Charlie Kirk case hearing
Tyler Robinson is charged with seven criminal counts, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice for disposing of evidence, and witness tampering for asking his roommate to delete texts.
China rejects Somaliland recognition, accuses Israel of 'selfish interests'
"No country should encourage or support other countries' internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests," Beijing's foreign ministry spokesperson told reporters.
Russia vows response after claim Ukraine targeted Putin's residence to alter Moscow's negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed Russian accusations that Kyiv had tried to attack Putin's residence in the Novgorod region as "another round of lies."
Affordability crisis reshapes politics across US, Europe, Canada, new poll finds
Majorities in five major economies say the cost of living has worsened, pressuring incumbents and redrawing alliances, according to a new international survey.
Bangladesh's Gen Z party shaken over alliance with Islamist Jamaat
At least 30 senior leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) have openly opposed its alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, announced on Sunday, and several have resigned in protest.
Central Indonesia cancels New Year fireworks, celebrations as nation mourns Sumatra flood victims
Several governments and police forces have said they will not allow firework displays out of respect for the victims on Sumatra, where floods and landslides have killed over 1,100 people.
China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy
This marks China's sixth major round of war games since 2022 and follows a rise in Chinese rhetoric over Beijing's territorial claims in recent months.
Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
A Kenyan al-Shabaab operative was sentenced to two life terms after plotting a 9/11-style aircraft attack on US soil, including training as a pilot to hijack a commercial plane.
At least 13 dead, 98 injured after interoceanic train derails in Oaxaca, Mexico
Of those on board, 193 were reported to be out of danger, while 98 were injured, including 36 who were receiving medical assistance.
All eyes on Florida as Trump, Netanyahu face Gaza ceasefire test - analysis
Trump and Netanyahu are expected to focus on Gaza’s ceasefire, hostages and regional tensions as questions grow over whether the deal can move to its next phase.
