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Top U.S. & World Headlines — December 22, 2025
Zambia amends its constitution ahead of election
President Hakainde Hichilema said some constituencies should be split into smaller ones in changes that will also increase the number of lawmakers.
Botswana’s economy forecast to shrink as diamond sector slumps
Botswana, the world’s largest producer of diamonds by value, relies on the precious stones for around one-third of its national revenue.
Nigerian oil giant Heirs Energies secures $750M loan
The oil producer hopes to boost investment into an oil field that has doubled in capacity in four years.
US plans to fund controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau
Washington is sending $1.6 million to a Danish research group “with ties to the US anti-vaccine movement,” reported NOTUS.
Report: Netanyahu To Ask Trump To Support Another Attack on Iran
The Israeli PM is expected to make the case during a December 29 meeting at Mar-a-Lago.
Israel Approves 19 New West Bank Settlements as State-Sponsored Violence Escalates
There’s been a sharp rise of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank under Israel’s current far-right government. Israel’s Cabinet approved a proposal for the construction of 19 new Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Sunday. Amnesty International researcher Budour Hassan says the move “entrenches the apartheid system we’re seeing in the West Bank.” Experts warn that the settlements further threaten the possibility of creating a Palestinian state.
Saudi Arabia steps up number of executions for second year
At least 347 people have been executed in the kingdom so far this year, including government critics and at least one journalist, the BBC reported.
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