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Trump orders complete blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers
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Trump orders complete blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers

The announcement comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. Venezuela has not yet responded to the latest directive. Trump added that Venezuela was "completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America" and claimed the force "will only get bigger" and "be like nothing they have ever seen before."

Gunmen kidnap worshippers in Kogi amid rising bandit attacks
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Gunmen kidnap worshippers in Kogi amid rising bandit attacks

These events reflect growing insecurity in Nigeria’s central and north-western regions, where armed gangs frequently carry out kidnappings, raids on villages, and attacks on religious sites. At the end of November, over 250 children and 12 staff members were abducted from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger state, in one of the largest recent incidents.

ICC upholds Gaza war crimes probe, rejects Israel’s appeal
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ICC upholds Gaza war crimes probe, rejects Israel’s appeal

The court found that the latest clashes involve the same areas, actors, and types of violence already under investigation. Israel had argued that the scale of fighting following October 7, 2023 triggered new legal duties under Article 18 of the Rome Statute, which requires states to be notified when a fresh investigation is opened.

Zambia parliament approves disputed election law changes despite opposition backlash
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Zambia parliament approves disputed election law changes despite opposition backlash

Lawmakers voted 131 to 2 in support of the bill, which introduces wide-ranging amendments to the constitution of the southern African country. Among the changes is an increase in the number of elected parliamentary seats, alongside the creation of 40 special seats reserved for women, youth and persons with disabilities. The bill also removes the two-term limit for mayors, allowing them to serve more than two five-year terms.

M23 strengthens hold on Uvira, residents follow militia rules
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M23 strengthens hold on Uvira, residents follow militia rules

On Friday, pedestrians and motorbikes were spotted moving through parts of the city along Lake Tanganyika, signaling a cautious return of daily activities. The day before, M23 fighters had combed the streets to remove remaining Congolese troops and allied local militias, commonly referred to as “Wazalendo,” after taking control of strategic districts.

EU nations agree to long-term freeze on Russian assets to support Ukraine
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EU nations agree to long-term freeze on Russian assets to support Ukraine

The frozen funds, totaling up to €210bn, have been held in the EU since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Most of the money is stored at Belgium’s Euroclear, and EU leaders hope to finalise a plan at next week’s summit that would channel the money to Ukraine to sustain its economy and defence operations.

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