Russia says the seizure of its Marinera oil tanker by the U.S. could lead to a further escalation of military and political tensions in the Euro-Atlantic region, as well as a visible lowering of the “threshold for the use of force” against peaceful shipping.

The President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network has called on members of the UN Security Council to affirm immediate critical actions in fulfilling the mandate of the UN Charter.

Six NATO members have vowed to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland, following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to take over Greenland.

Greenland, with its vast mineral deposits and location north of the Arctic, is a semi-autonomous region of Denmark.

The UN Security Council has unanimously called for restraint and de-escalation amid US threats of further military action in Latin America.

Venezuela's interim President, Delcy Rodríguez, says the country has the right to peace, development, sovereignty and a future.

U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has threatened to strip Democratic Senator and military veteran Mark Kelly of his Navy captain rank and cut his military retirement pay over remarks made in a widely circulated video.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to speak openly about the rising number of suicides in the country.

The President's appeal comes as Namibia recorded more than 400 suicide cases during the 2024/2025 financial year.

As 2025 draws to a close, world leaders are using their New Year's addresses to set the tone for the year ahead.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state has drawn sharp reactions from the international community, with Somalia condemning the move as a “deliberate attack” on its sovereignty.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Kristofine Naunyango as Advisor to the Minister of Works and Transport and Manager of the Public Asset Management Agency, an entity under the Ministry of Works and Transport.

The appointment, which takes effect on 1 January 2026, is for a 5-year term.