Venezuelan, Turkish presidents discuss military deployment in Caribbean

CARACAS, Dec 7 (NNN-XINHUA) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, spoke by phone on Saturday about global geopolitics and the military deployment in the Caribbean. During the phone conversation, the Turkish president “expressed deep concern over the threats recently facing Venezuela, particularly the military…

Germany: Thousands protest in Berlin against new military conscription bill

People hold a banner reading ‘No to compulsory military service’, during a protest in Berlin BERLIN, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 3,000 people have taken to the streets of Berlin to protest against Germany’s new military service bill, after Bundestag politicians backed the legislation intended to bolster the country’s armed…

Tanzania: Wildfire sweeps across Mount Hanang as authorities rule out volcanic activity

The Regional Commissioner dismissed claims of volcanic activity DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A wildfire has swept across Mount Hanang near Katesh in the Manyara Region, raising concern among residents who initially questioned whether the blaze signalled volcanic activity at the summit.Mount Hanang, located in Hanang District, is…

Tanzania responds to international concerns over Oct 29 post-election violence

Tanzania’s foreign minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Government of Tanzania has acknowledged a series of statements issued over the past week by various development partners and foreign governments regarding the events of October 29, 2025, saying it has taken note of the concerns…

Sudan crisis: Deadly attack on kindergarten Kalogi town reportedly killed 50 including 33 children

An aid camp for internally displaced people in South Kordofan KALOGI (Kordofan, Sudan), Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A drone attack on the town of Kalogi, in Sudan’s South Kordofan region, is said to have hit a kindergarten and killed at least 50 people, including 33 children.The Rapid Support Forces (RSF),…

Ghana promotes investment opportunities in Washington

Ambassador Smith (L) used the platform to highlight gains made under President Mahama WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (NNN-GNA) — Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to attracting American investment as the Embassy hosted the maiden “Investing in Ghana Business Forum” in Washington, DC,The…

Greece: At least 17 dead in boat capsize off Crete

ATHENS, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 17 people attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea were found dead Saturday after a boat capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities said. “Two survivors in critical condition have been hospitalized,” a coastguard spokeswoman said. The survivors told rescue workers that they had lost control…

Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits in remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border

Hubbard Glacier, located near Yakutat, Alaska JUNEAU (Alaska, US), Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday. There was no tsunami warning, and officials said there were no immediate reports of damage…

UK: Four Take Back Power group arrested after food thrown at Crown Jewels in Tower of London

King Charles III wearing the Imperial State Crown LONDON, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — London police said four people were arrested after food – purportedly apple crumble and custard – was thrown at a display case containing Britain’s priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. The city’s Metropolitan Police said…

Nigeria: 13 onion farmers abducted in restive northeast Malari village; one later escaped

Parents of abducted school children gather at the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri community MAIDUGURI (Nigeria), Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 13 onion farmers have been kidnapped in the restive northeastern Nigeria, the latest bout of abductions rocking the country, a local government official said. Nigeria…