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December 8, 2025 1:11 PM

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Japan summons Chinese Ambassador over Liaoning carrier’s activity

China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier conducted around 100 take-offs and landings near Japan’s southwest island chain over the weekend, prompting Japan to summon China’s ambassador Wu Jianghao to protest what it called dangerous activity, including radar targeting of Japanese aircraft. However, China de...

December 8, 2025 12:03 PM

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Nigeria confirms rescue of 100 abducted children from Niger State school

Nigerian authorities have confirmed the rescue of 100 children abducted last month from a School in Niger State. The group arrived in Abuja for a medical checkup and will soon be transferred to state officials before reuniting with their families.     The November 21 attack saw 303 student...

December 8, 2025 7:12 AM

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India opens new consulate building in Shanghai to boost bilateral engagement

India has opened a new consulate building in Shanghai, marking a sign of strengthening economic and people-to-people engagement with China.     The new premises of the Consulate were inaugurated by India’s Ambassador to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, along with Consul General Pratik Mathur, marking the...

December 7, 2025 8:46 PM

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14 Dead, 34 Injured as Passenger Bus Overturns in Southern Algeria

In Algeria, fourteen people were killed, and 34 were injured when a passenger bus overturned on a national highway yesterday. The Civil Protection Service said the vehicle flipped onto its roof while travelling on the route linking Bechar and Tindouf in southern Algeria. Rescue crews treated the wou...

December 7, 2025 7:20 PM

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Benin Says Coup Attempt Foiled After Soldiers Declare Seizure of Power on State TV

In West Africa, Benin’s government today said its armed forces had foiled a coup attempt after a group of soldiers claimed on national television to have seized power. At least eight soldiers, some wearing helmets, appeared on state TV this morning announced that a military committee led by Colonel ...