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On January 1, Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the European Union's single currency.

Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed to take action to protect purchasing power of Iranians as currency plummets to record lows.

UNICEF says children who fled fighting in el-Fasher among those facing 'unprecedented' level of malnutrition.

All UAE forces must leave Yemen within 24 hours, the Presidential Leadership Council says.

The coalition carried out a strike at Yemen's Mukalla port after accusing foreign-backed vessels of delivering weapons.

Tributes pour in from around the world as Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia.

These are the key developments from day 1,405 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Day two of the 'Justice Mission 2025' drills will include 10 hours of live-fire exercises and a simulated blockade.

Somalia tells emergency UNSC meeting that Israel's recognition is part of a plan to force Palestinians to relocate.

US hit a dock in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, Trump says, as Pentagon carries out another deadly strike.

Call comes as Australian leader announces terms of independent review into law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

The 80-year-old fought to restore democracy after military takeover in 1980s, but corruption claims tainted her legacy.

Bangladesh's first female prime minister dies after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dhaka.

US president and Israeli prime minister exchange flattery as Trump threatens Iran and stresses that Hamas must disarm.

Somalia says it is concerned the recognition serves as a pretext for the forced relocation of Palestinians.

The Ukrainian president rejects Moscow's claim that Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Novgorod.

Saint-Tropez residents paid tribute to French actress Brigitte Bardot outside her home, a day after she died at 91.

Alawite protesters confront government supporters in coastal cities.

President Trump said he wants to move to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire quickly" if Hamas disarms soon.

Activists accuse the government of refusing to engage with the detainees' demands.

Donald Trump threatened Iran and said we'll knock the hell out of them" if Tehran rebuilds its military forces.

Speaking alongside Netanyahu, Trump threatens to 'knock' down Iran's attempts to rebuild its nuclear capabilities.

At least six suspected ISIL fighters and three Turkish police officers were killed after a shootout in Turkiye.

Meanwhile, a second-string Egypt side maintains their unbeaten record in a goalless draw with Angola.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly denied a Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Vladimir Putin's home in the city of Novgorod.

Syrian government troops have been deployed after demonstrations sparked by a mosque explosion led to deadly clashes.

British boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people, police say.

Unrest grips Syria's Mediterranean cities after a deadly mosque attack sparks demonstrations.

Video released by the Ukrainian military showed soldiers shooting down small Russian drones with their rifles.

Haybat al-Halbousi, from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party, has been elected as speaker of the new parliament.

UN human rights chief condemns the elections, citing a crackdown on dissent.

Iranians are further squeezed every day amid a tanking economy, an energy crisis, water bankruptcy and lethal pollution.

US president claims widespread and varied emergencies to justify executive authority in first year of second term.

Countries meet for a second day of negotiations after a truce agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fighting.

Trump's meeting with Netanyahu comes after he touted progress in achieving a resolution to Russia's war in Ukraine.

The group also confirmed the death of former Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar.

Police say two people died in a car crash in Ogun State involving two-time former heavyweight champion.

A DR Congo fan known as Lumumba' stood motionless in the stands for the entire match against Senegal at AFCON.

Thailand and Cambodia have halted fighting after weeks of clashes along their disputed border.

"This is the state building itself. And state institution building takes time."

China has begun two days of military exercises around Taiwan, that Beijing says simulate a blockade of key ports.

The US escalation against Caracas may be part of a larger realignment for a new world order.

Army chief rejects compromise as funding cuts leave millions hungry, RSF sieges empty villages in Darfur and Kordofan.

Formation of the new government will have to tread a fine line to satisfy domestic and international pressures.

US President Trump and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy are talking up prospects of ending the war with Russia.

Saudi Arabia made statements and took actions in less than 24 hours.

Heavy winter rains and strong winds have brought new dangers to displaced Palestinians in a Gaza devastated by Israel.

Already through to the round of 16, Nigeria face Uganda in their final group fixture, eyeing a 100 percent record.

Heavy rains flood Gaza, leaving families struggling to stay dry amid aid shortages and widespread Israeli destruction.

Kosovo's caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he will move quickly to form a new government.