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More than 500,000 voters in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, cast ballots on Thursday in municipal elections widely seen as a key step toward the country's first direct national elections in more than five decades, scheduled for 2026.

EU slams U.S. travel bans on Europeans over tech regulations2025-12-25
The European Union (EU), French, German, and British senior officials on Wednesday strongly condemned a U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.

U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Illinois2025-12-24
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to send the National Guard to the state of Illinois, dealing a setback to the administration.

Ukraine nuclear plants reduce power after military activities damage grid: IAEA2025-12-24
Ukraine's Khmelnytsky and Rivne nuclear power plants reduced power output on Tuesday morning after extensive military activities affected energy infrastructure critical to nuclear safety and security, according to a statement by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Syrian, Turkish FMs discuss refugees, economy and security in Damascus2025-12-23
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met here on Monday to discuss refugee returns, economic cooperation and regional security, Syrian state media Al-Ikhbariya TV reported.

EU renews Russia sanctions as it pushes to shape U.S.-led peace deal2025-12-23
The Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday renewed its sweeping economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, even as Europe moves to seek direct contact with Moscow amid U.S.-led talks with Ukraine and Russia.

U.S. "in active pursuit" of third oil tanker near Venezuela: media2025-12-22
The U.S. is "in active pursuit" of a third oil tanker in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, U.S. news outlets reported Sunday.

Africa can draw lessons from China's development model, says Senegalese economist2025-12-22
Africa can draw lessons from China's development model, particularly in technology, education, and long-term planning, a Senegalese economist said on Sunday.

Ukraine says latest peace talks with U.S., Europe "productive"2025-12-22
Ukraine's talks with U.S. and European partners over the past three days in the U.S. state of Florida were "productive and constructive," Ukraine's top peace negotiator Rustem Umerov said on Sunday.

UN envoy says to present alternative mechanism for Libya2025-12-20
The top UN envoy for Libya said Friday that she intends to present an alternative mechanism as a political roadmap for Libya toward elections, which have been stalled.

Canadian PM, French president discuss G7 leadership transition2025-12-20
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Friday to discuss the conclusion of Canada's 2025 G7 presidency and the transition to France's leadership of the forum in 2026.

Israel, Lebanon hold talks on Hezbollah disarmament, return of displaced residents2025-12-20
Israel and Lebanon held talks on Friday as part of a security dialogue, focusing on Hezbollah's disarmament and the return of residents to their homes in Lebanon's southern border villages, according to Israeli and Lebanese sources.

European farmers' protests against Mercosur deal highlight EU division2025-12-19
Thousands of farmers from across Europe rallied near the European Parliament and the Europa Building in Brussels on Thursday as European Union (EU) leaders convened for a summit, with a long-negotiated trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur on the agenda.

Russia urges U.S. not to make "fatal mistake" on Venezuela2025-12-19
Russia on Thursday urged the U.S. administration not to make a "fatal mistake" on Venezuela, warning of unpredictable consequences for the Western Hemisphere.

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Pakistan's Textile and Apparel Shipments to China Show Sustained Strength in 2025

Pakistan's textile and apparel exports to China demonstrated resilience during January–November 2025, supported by steady demand for core textile inputs and a gradual expansion of value-added categories.