Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš said on Thursday he would get rid of his major businesses by moving them to an independent trust in order to be able to become the prime minister again. Babiš said he believed the move would help him avoid a conflict of interest that could arise from his private dealings and his political status. “I’ve decided to take a step that I never thought I would take,” Babiš said in a video message on Facebook. “I’ve decided to irrevocably give up the Agrofert company, with which I will never have anything to do again, I will never own...
Iraq Retracts A Terror Designation It Imposed On Lebanon’s Hezbollah And Yemen’s Houthis
Iraq’s government on Thursday retracted a terror designation for Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, just weeks after imposing the measure it now says was a mistake. The government’s retraction came hours after reports first circulated about the designation, which was an error made “before reviewing,” according to a statement. The initial decision, published in the official Iraqi gazette on Nov. 17, had placed the two groups — both allies of Iran and also Iraq’s Shiite militias — among 24 organizations targeted under a national asset freeze order, accusing them of “participating in committing a terrorist act.” Iraq is under increasing...
Pakistan’s President And PM Approve Asim Munir As Military’s First Chief Of Defense Forces
Pakistan’s widely popular army chief was confirmed to the newly created post of chief of defense forces, a position that was established last month to improve coordination among the army, navy and air force. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office said in a statement that a summary for the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as both chief of army staff and chief of defense forces had been sent to President Asif Ali Zardari for approval. The president then approved the appointment, confirming Munir’s expanded role. “The appointment is for a period of five years,” the statement said. Sharif also approved a two-year extension for...
Putin Authorized 2018 Novichok Poisoning Of Ex-Russian Spy Sergei Skripal, U.K. Inquiry Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin must have ordered the Novichok nerve agent attack on Russian double agent Sergei Skripal in 2018, in a “reckless” display of power that led to the death of an innocent woman, a U.K. public inquiry concluded on Thursday. Skripal was found along with his daughter Yulia slumped unconscious on a public bench in the southern English city of Salisbury in March 2018 after Novichok was applied to the front door handle of his nearby home. About four months later, mother-of-three Dawn Sturgess, 44, died from exposure to the poison after her partner found a counterfeit perfume...
California Activist Gets Jail Time For Taking Chickens From Perdue Farms Plant
A California animal welfare activist who took four chickens from a major Perdue Farms poultry plant was sentenced to 90 days in jail after being convicted of felony conspiracy, trespassing and other charges. Zoe Rosenberg, 23, did not deny taking the animals from Petaluma Poultry but argued she wasn’t breaking the law because she was rescuing the birds from a cruel situation. A jury found her guilty in October after a seven-week trial in Sonoma County, an agricultural area of Northern California. Rosenberg was sentenced on Wednesday and ordered to report to the Sonoma County Jail on Dec. 10. She will serve...
President Trump And First Lady Melania Lit The National Christmas Tree Right In Front Of The White House
The United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the 103rd annual National Christmas Tree lighting Thursday evening near the White House. The president thanked dignitaries including Vice President J.D. Vance and cabinet members, then shared holiday wishes while highlighting peace efforts, economic strength, and national unity. “Melania & I are thrilled to wish everybody here tonight, & Americans all across this land, a very MERRY CHRISTMAS.” Trump stated Performers like The Beach Boys, Alana Springsteen, Brett Young, and Gabby Barrett, who co-hosted with Matthew West, filled the night with music.
15-Year-Old Peruvian Teen Dreams Come Through After Officials Deny Him Entry To Commentate Copa Libertadores Final, Calls The Match Fom A Hill.
15-year-old Cliver Huamán travelled 18 hours by bus to commentate the Copa Libertadores final, however, officials denied him entry at the gate for lacking credentials, determined, he climbed a hill overlooking the stadium and start a livestream on his phone, pulled 47k viewers + 10M views during the match. After that, doors opened fast for the youngster as Cliver was invited to commentate on a Peruvian league match, received a national team jersey, met idol Paolo Guerrero, and even received an invitation to attend the Real Madrid vs. Manchester City match next week.
Re: Faleke Versus Kogi State Muslim Majority: Is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Next Political Test a Possible Clash with the Igala and Ebira Muslim Communities?
The political landscape in Kogi State is gradually heating up ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial race, and emerging indicators suggest that the contest may carry broader implications beyond the state itself. In particular, the strategic moves of Honourable James Faleke long seen as a strong political ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are attracting significant interest from analysts, political observers and community stakeholders. A State Defined by Complex Demographics Kogi State remains one of Nigeria’s most politically complex territories, defined by its ethnic diversity, religious configuration and long-standing patterns of regional power competition. The Igala, who dominate the eastern part...
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has indeed endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, and this was covered by The Sun Newspaper (Nigeria) in an article titled “APGA endorses Tinubu’s 2027 run,” published on December 3, 2025.
APGA’s National Chairman, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, announced the endorsement during a press briefing in Abuja. He emphasized the party’s alignment with Tinubu’s administration, citing shared progressive ideologies, APGA’s tradition of supporting the federal government under good governance, and recent gestures like Tinubu’s visit to Anambra State (where he wore APGA insignia) and the appointment of APGA’s Bianca Ojukwu as a minister. While Ezeokenwa signaled strong support and alignment, he clarified that any formal adoption as the party’s candidate would require approval from APGA’s National Executive Council (NEC). However, the endorsement itself—framed as political backing for Tinubu’s re-election—is explicit and aligns...