LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

As 2025 draws to a close, Vanuatu looks back on a year marked by political shifts, community resilience, and renewed debates over governance and development. From Parliament to the outer islands, decisions made in the past twelve months have continued…

Road users have been strongly advised to reduce speed and exercise extreme caution when traveling through Klems Hill Road due to risky conditions.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), Adela Issachar Aru, has called on professional and social media to exercise responsibility when reporting and posting information about the brazen robbery at Port Vila International Airport Cargo Terminal on…

As Vanuatu looks ahead to 2026 and the nation’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA) has outlined an ambitious reform agenda aimed at strengthening governance, security, and service delivery across the country.

Commissioner of Police (COMPOL) Kalshem Bongran revealed to the Vanuatu Daily Post yesterday evening that Fexco has confirmed the two robbers seized approximately AUD600,000, equivalent to VT49 million, at Port Vila International Airport Cargo Terminal on Monday at 11.59am, not…

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As the United States prepares to mark 250 years since the American Revolution, the Free Liberia Movement (FLM) has announced what it calls the formal escalation of the Fourth & Final Remonstrance, a sweeping declaration demanding truth, accountability, and reparative justice over America's historic relationship with Liberia and people of African descent.

[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission has reassured Ugandans that possession of a National Identity Card or a voter location slip is not a requirement for one to vote in the forthcoming general elections, as long as the voter's name appears in the National Voters Register.

[MSF] Juba/Lankien, South Sudan - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has undertaken the evacuation of key staff members from its healthcare facility in Lankien town, Nyirol County, Jonglei State, South Sudan, in response to a deteriorating and volatile security situation in the area. Despite the evacuation of the essential personnel, the facility remains operational and will continue to deliver critical, lifesaving medical services to the people.

Renee Hardman’s convincing special-election win offers a hopeful signal for Democrats looking to 2026. She becomes the first Black woman elected to the Iowa Senate.

The driver of vehicle involved in the car that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of the boxer's best friends could face prosecution for reckless driving.

Wreckage from US strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean have allegedly washed up on shore and reveal contents of the vessel may not have been as deadly as Trump's team has said.

LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

Libreville 31 décembre 2025- Louise Mvono, ministre de la Planification et de la Prospective a procédé à la remise officielle des véhicules au Directeur du Bureau central du recensement général de la population et des logements. Cette cérémonie a eu lieu en présence des membres de son cabinet, du Secrétariat général, du Commissaire général au plan et de plusieurs directeurs généraux. C'est un moment lourd de symbole, précisera la ministre. Les équipes du ministère de la Planification (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

L'histoire est souvent écrite par les puissants, mais rarement lue avec lucidité par ceux qui ont bénéficié des sacrifices d'autrui. Pour la France, le miroir de la mémoire renvoie aujourd'hui une image de contradiction profonde. Après avoir subi le traumatisme de l'occupation entre 1940 et 1944, on aurait pu croire que la « Patrie des Droits de l'Homme » deviendrait la championne inconditionnelle de la liberté des peuples. Pourtant, son bilan africain et sa posture diplomatique actuelle (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia says it is positioning the mining and energy sector to generate more than US$3 billion in revenue, following the rollout of the Ministry of Mines and Energy's (MME) Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, a policy document aimed at modernizing the sector and transforming it into a major pillar of national economic growth.

[Vanguard] The Adamawa government has announced cancellation of Dec. 31 «Cross Over Night» activities at the Unity Fly-Over in Jimeta, Yola, in the interest of safety and security of residents.

BJP chief J.P. Nadda accused Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge of spreading falsehoods against the Modi government. Nadda refuted Kharge's allegations on MGNREGA, economy, and environmental issues, stating the people have rejected Congress's lies in multiple elections. He urged Kharge to introspect instead of spreading misinformation.

Opposition parties in Assam have urged the governor for rehabilitation and compensation for families impacted by recent West Karbi Anglong violence. They demand upholding tribal land rights and fair treatment for all affected communities. The memorandum also calls for a judicial probe into the alleged destruction of evidence at the chief executive member's residence.

Congress has slammed the BJP following the arrest of a Christian priest and 11 others in Nagpur during a prayer meeting, accusing the party of religious bigotry. MP KC Venugopal and Kerala LoP VD Satheesan condemned the arrests, demanding the FIR be withdrawn and calling for action against Bajrang Dal activists. They highlighted concerns over minority rights and constitutional freedoms.

A magisterial inquiry found a Goa nightclub, where 25 died in a fire, was illegally built on a salt pan and operated without valid permissions. Systemic failures and alleged collusion by local authorities were highlighted, as the village panchayat issued a license despite it not being renewed, allowing the club to continue functioning.

India faced nearly 800 drone intrusions along its western border in 2025, highlighting increased smuggling and infiltration attempts. Forces successfully neutralized 237 drones, some carrying weapons and narcotics. Pakistan's persistent proxy war strategy was evident, though the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir remains under control with a focus on development and curbing local recruitment.

The AfD, which is topping the polls in Germany, had been barred from the event for two years Read Full Article at RT.com

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The German military equates hybrid measures such as cyberattacks, with a prelude to war, Politico has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Reckless warmongering, political manipulation and propaganda have all been parts of the EU’s march towards the abyss Read Full Article at RT.com

The annual New Year’s Eve Run will take place today at noon, resulting in road closures. Traffic will also be restricted in the Skólavörðuholt area later this evening.

A 16-year-old teenager is among 143 people assisting in police investigations for their suspected involvement in scams as scammers or money mules, where victims reportedly lost more than $3.82 million. Officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven police land divisions conducted a nearly two week-long operation between Dec 19 and 30, said the police in a statement on New Year's Eve (Dec 31). A total of 41 women and 102 men, aged between 16 and 79, are believed to be involved in more than 400 cases of scams, comprising mainly e-commerce scams, friend impersonation scams, job scams, government official impersonation scams, investment scams and rental scams. They are being investigated for the alleged offences of cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence. The latest enforcement operation comes right after two similar operations in November, and another in the first two weeks of December. 

Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh on Wednesday (Dec 31) said the party will continue to defend the rights of workers and all Singaporeans, call for institutional safeguards, and ensure that governance in Singapore remains transparent and accountable. «As we look to the year ahead, the importance of robust checks and balances has never been more critical,» he said in his New Year message.Singh, who is also Leader of the Opposition, noted unprecedented disruption with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence transforming the workplace. «In such times, the government must not only be efficient but also fair. Singaporean workers and families deal with Singaporean cost-of-living issues, job insecurities, and social realities which require policy empathy,» he said.

Celebrations lit up the night sky as thousands of people in Singapore came together to welcome 2026 with festive gatherings and celebration booths on Wednesday (Dec 31). Speaking to AsiaOne at The Kallang on Dec 31, Muhammad Yusri Khalid, 33, said it was the first time in four years that he and his family had come out to see the fireworks. «We came out to watch the fireworks at 9pm, as well as enjoy the activities for the kids, like the tattoo booths,» said the father of three. «This year is different for us because we usually stay home by midnight and miss the fireworks as the kids get tired. It's the first time in four years that we've come out to watch them.» Yusri's wife Amanah Koh also shared their hopes for the new year, including the challenge of preparing their daughter for Primary 1 in 2026, and their second child for school the following year in 2027. 

TEHRAN – Despite recent heavy rainfalls, water resources in the country are still under pressure, with a large part of the country grappling with drought.

TEHRAN - The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has said those Afghan refugees returning from Iran often have more education, better food security, and housing than those returning from Pakistan.