Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK and former armed forces chief, plans to resign in early January 2026 and return to Kyiv.

He reportedly informed Zelensky weeks ago; an announcement could come Jan 4–5.

Source: Ukrainian outlet NV

Japan Faces Record Birth Collapse in 2025

Japan is on track to register its lowest number of births since records began in 1899.

Population fell by 900,000 in 2024.

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Saudi Arabia Cracks Down on Cost-of-Living Critics

Cybercrime law allows up to 5 years in prison.

Public anger intensified after tycoon Yazeed al-Rajhi, a cousin of the human resources minister, posted a video from a private jet criticizing dissent.

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Somalia: The army says it killed 15 Al-Shabaab members, including three senior operatives, in a security operation near Hudur in Bakool.

Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic could receive a share-based payout exceeding £100 million after the company’s dramatic turnaround.

Rolls-Royce’s market capitalization expanded from under £8 billion to more than £95 billion by the end of 2025.

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Somali President to Visit Türkiye Amid Somaliland Tensions

The Somali President will visit Türkiye tomorrow to discuss tensions after Israel recognized Somaliland and to advance Turkish energy and security cooperation with Somalia.

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DR Congo: At least 20 people were killed in clashes between the FARDC and the Mobondo in Kwilu province, including five soldiers and 15 militiamen.

Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar:

If the world is serious about fighting climate change, nuclear energy is not optional — it is indispensable.

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Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar:

We are adding 6,000 megawatts of solar and 2,000 megawatts of wind capacity.

Just this year alone, we are building new installed power equal to the total installed capacity of some small European countries.

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Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar:

Starting especially from 2027, American LNG is becoming one of the cheapest gases in the world.

The United States is producing enormous volumes; it is the world’s largest oil producer and the world’s largest gas producer.

Therefore, American gas is currently the most competitive.

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Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar:

Can we call rare earth elements the oil of our era? Yes, we can.

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Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar:

We are looking at offshore areas in Syria. We have a framework agreement with Syria, but a specific agreement will be required for offshore operations.

I am not saying there will be drilling in Syria in 2026, but an agreement could be made and, as a first step, seismic studies could be carried out.

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Hamas:

We still trust President Trump’s ability to achieve peace in the Gaza Strip and the region, because he can compel the occupation to do so.

Russian Chief of Staff Gerasimov:

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are no longer conducting offensive operations and are only trying to slow the advance of Russian troops.

Zelensky to Fox News:

85% of Ukrainians want peace; at the same time, 85% are against withdrawing from Donbas.

Everybody wants peace—but a just peace.

Zelensky to Fox News:

Withdrawing from Donbas will be a big risk for Ukraine, it is not acceptable by Ukrainians, referendum will not be positive.

Putin tells Russian generals:

It’s necessary to continue the operation to gain control of the city of Zaporizhzhia.

Russian Defense Minister Belousov:

Everything is going according to plan.

Bret Baier: Is there any indication that you see that Putin wants peace?

Zelensky: Me not, to be honest. I don't hear it publicly, he does not speak about peace. He says that he can go further. It is not the signals of peace.