AFCON 2025 opener marred by red cards as Group stage thrills
AFCON 2025 kicked off with dramatic Group E and F openers on Dec 24, as red cards rocked matches and Burkina Faso, Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Cameroon secured crucial wins.
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Chinese Mainland Maglev Hits 700 km/h in 2 Seconds
A research team from the Chinese mainland’s NUDT accelerated a ton-level maglev vehicle to 700 km/h in 2 seconds, setting a global record on a 400-meter test track.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Talks Enter Second Day as Clashes Ease
Thailand and Cambodia have entered day two of border talks in Chanthaburi as skirmishes ease, with injuries reported and a civilian death toll rising.
Moscow Reviews US-Ukraine 20-Point Peace Plan Amid Key Concessions
Moscow begins reviewing a 20-point peace plan by the US and Ukraine with key concessions on demilitarized zones, NATO membership, and territorial lines.
Mogadishu Votes to Restore Universal Suffrage
Thursday’s municipal elections in Mogadishu mark Somalia’s first step toward direct national polls in over 50 years, empowering young voters and testing security and logistics.
AIIB Marks 10 Years: From 57 Founders to 110 Members and Global Impact
On its 10th anniversary, the AIIB has grown from 57 founding members to 110 approved members across six continents, representing 81% of the global population and 65% of global GDP.
Trump Confirms Ground Strikes on Latin American Drug Cartels
On December 24, President Trump confirmed upcoming ground strikes against Latin American drug cartels, citing a 96% drop in sea trafficking and praising USS Gerald R. Ford’s mission.
Russia Unveils Plans for Lunar Power Station by 2036
Roscosmos has signed a contract to develop a lunar power station by 2036, aiming to supply long-term energy for rovers, observatories and the International Lunar Research Station.
Japan A-Bomb Survivors Unite Against Nuclear Armament Call
Atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki denounce a security official’s call for Japan to acquire nuclear weapons, urging Tokyo to uphold its Three Non-Nuclear Principles.
US Military Focuses on Venezuelan Oil Quarantine
The White House has tasked the US military to enforce a two-month Venezuelan oil quarantine, aiming to pressure President Maduro into concessions amid global markets’ scrutiny.