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Israel became the first UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared republic that has governed independently since 1991 after Somalia's civil war. The agreement with Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar promises cooperation in agriculture, economics, and security. Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned the move, calling Somaliland a secessionist project and hinting at force, while the African Union and others decried it as a sovereignty violation amid fears of escalation in the Horn of Africa.

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On December 26, 2025, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed off on recognizing Somaliland's independence—a bold step echoing a 1960 letter of support.

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Internal Kremlin documents obtained by French services show Moscow's presidential administration approved operations to depict France as both anti-Semitic and Islamophobic, exploiting immigration debates and the Israel-Hamas war. Serbian nationals carried out the vandalism under remote direction from alleged Russian agent Aleksandar Savic, who remains at large after arrests in France and Serbia. The incidents fit a pattern of suspected Russian hybrid tactics, amid France's real challenges with rising hate crimes since October 2023. Neither French authorities nor Russia have publicly confirmed the findings.

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In May and September 2025, green paint splattered synagogues and pigs' heads marked 'MACRON' appeared at mosques near Paris. French intelligence now links these acts to a Russian scheme aimed at fracturing the nation's unity.

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Protests erupted across Iran after the rial hit a record low of 1.42 million to the dollar on December 28, driving up food prices by 72% and medicine by 50% over the past year. Demonstrators in Tehran and cities like Hamedan and Kerman demand economic relief while rejecting clerical rule and invoking the pre-1979 monarchy, with Reza Pahlavi urging security forces to join the people. Authorities deployed tear gas but President Pezeshkian called for dialogue on legitimate demands, as no deaths are confirmed yet.

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Shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar shut their stalls and blocked streets, drawing thousands who chanted for the return of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi amid soaring prices.

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The assets, worth €183 billion and held mostly at Euroclear in Brussels, would fund Ukraine's defense and budget needs now, with repayment from future Russian reparations. De Wever demands EU-wide risk sharing and points to Belgium's ongoing aid via taxes on the assets' interest, expected to yield €1 billion next year. EU allies criticize Belgium's handling of those funds, while the standoff highlights strains in supporting Ukraine amid shifting U.S. policies. Diplomats hope for progress at December's summit.

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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever wrote a firm letter this week, calling the EU's proposal to back €140 billion in loans with frozen Russian funds fundamentally wrong. He worries it breaks international law and risks Belgium's financial standing.

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Cocoon runs on the TON blockchain and pairs AI developers needing processing muscle with GPU providers who earn cryptocurrency rewards. It uses Trusted Execution Environments to encrypt prompts and results, shielding them even from the hardware hosts. Telegram's billion users will soon feel the impact through features like message translation and voice-to-text in Mini Apps. Durov sees it as a privacy-focused rival to big cloud providers, with plans to scale up GPU supply and demand in the weeks ahead.

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Pavel Durov just flipped the switch on Cocoon, a new network that lets developers tap into GPUs worldwide while keeping every bit of data locked tight. It's a fresh take on AI power, rewarding hardware owners with TON crypto along the way.

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Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau charged Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman with embezzling around $100 million from state nuclear firm Energoatom through inflated contracts, kickbacks, and laundering. Mindich, a former co-owner of Zelenskyy's Kvartal 95 studio, and Tsukerman now face wanted notices and sanctions from Israel, complicating extradition. The case led to resignations of Ukraine's justice and energy ministers amid the war-torn energy sector's struggles. It tests Zelenskyy's reform promises as nuclear power remains crucial for the nation's fragile economy.

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Raids revealed stacks of cash and a gold-plated toilet in one suspect's apartment, exposing a scheme that drained Ukraine's vital nuclear power funds. The businessmen, tied to Zelenskyy's entertainment past, fled to Israel just before investigators closed in.

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Tens of thousands gathered in Seiyun on Sunday to support the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) declaring an independent 'South Arabia,' backing its recent military advances into Hadramaut and Al-Mahrah to secure against Houthi smuggling and Islah influence. The rally followed STC's 'Operation Promising Future,' which seized key bases, buildings, and oil sites from Saudi-backed forces, with participants calling it a 'popular referendum' and leaders hinting at statehood. While STC frames the actions as anti-terrorism protection, Saudi Arabia warned of consequences, Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council condemned the moves as chaotic, and critics questioned crowd turnout amid tribal wariness of separatism. Thousands rallied again in Mukalla on Monday, underscoring fractures in southern Yemen over unity and control of vital oil fields.

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Crowds in Seiyun climbed atop armored vehicles, once symbols of northern repression, waving pre-unification flags and chanting for restored borders.

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The expansions build on the 2024 Wallet Certified framework for wallets, now covering apps like Aave, 1inch, and Curve Finance under App Certified, which verifies authenticity and security via API. Institutional Certified sets high standards for enterprise partners including Fireblocks and Ledger Enterprise, focusing on secure integrations for yield and staking. CEO Jess Houlgrave said it pushes toward mainstream adoption, joined by the Clear Signing Alliance for clearer onchain actions. With crypto hacks up 27% this year, these steps aim to build trust as DeFi grows.

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At WalletCon in Buenos Aires, WalletConnect revealed new certification badges for apps and institutions, helping users spot safe DeFi options amid rising scams.

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United sit sixth in the Premier League table midway through December, a step up from last season's eighth under Erik ten Hag, yet fans demand more after blowing multiple leads at home. Amorim, who joined in November 2024 after winning titles at Sporting Lisbon, faces criticism for a 30-40% win rate, defensive issues, and a 3-4-3 system that hasn't gelled amid injuries. Calls grow for Flamengo's Filipe Luís as replacement, praised for his trophy haul since September 2024, while some defend the progress and Bruno Fernandes' team-leading 5 goals and 7 assists. With a busy holiday schedule ahead, Amorim must deliver wins to ease the pressure.

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Old Trafford saw leads vanish in a chaotic 4-4 thriller against Bournemouth on December 15. Manchester United supporters aired their frustrations with manager Ruben Amorim loud and clear.

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Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, who became Alaafin in April 2025, made the assertion while citing colonial records, court rulings, and Oyo's imperial history as proof of its coordinating role over Yoruba monarchs. The event also honored Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari and drew top figures, but it stirred online clashes with claims that the Ooni of Ife plans a rival Aare Ona Kakanfo appointment in 2026—though unconfirmed. Rooted in Oyo's past empire and Ife's spiritual origins, the debate highlights ongoing tensions among Yoruba leaders amid calls for unity.

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At a palace ceremony, the Alaafin installed Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland, declaring his throne alone holds power to grant such sweeping honors.

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