Trump says US carried out airstrikes in Nigeria targeting Islamic State militants
The US has carried out airstrikes in northwestern Nigeria against Islamic State militants, saying the action was taken to stop attacks on Christian communities.
Donald Trump stated that the attacks were carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities and as part of ongoing security cooperation between the two countries.
The Nigerian government and some analysts emphasize that the violence in the country is complex and cannot be defined simply as religious persecution, as armed groups target both Muslims and Christians.
Russian opposition leader sentenced to six years in prison
A Russian court has sentenced opposition leader Sergei Udaltsov to six years in prison after finding him guilty of justifying terrorism in connection with an article published online.
Udaltsov, a critic of Vladimir Putin and leader of the Left Front movement, has dismissed the accusations as fabricated and called the decision "shameful", also announcing the start of a hunger strike.
His case is seen as part of a severe crackdown on dissent and freedom of expression in Russia following the start of the war in Ukraine.
Algeria passes law declaring French colonization a "state crime"
Algeria's parliament unanimously passed a law declaring French colonization a "state crime" and demanding an official apology from Paris.
The law lists crimes such as nuclear tests, extrajudicial executions, torture and systematic exploitation of resources, while also demanding full reparations for the damages caused.
France has described the initiative as "hostile", at a time when relations between the two countries have deteriorated significantly in recent years.
Japan's cabinet approves record defense budget amid escalating tensions with China
The Japanese cabinet approved a record defense budget of over 9 trillion yen, aiming to strengthen strike capabilities and coastal defenses amid rising tensions with China.
The plan includes major investments in sea-to-shore missiles and unmanned systems for surveillance and defense, while Beijing accuses Tokyo of inciting an "arms race in space."
The escalation of relations is also related to the Japanese Prime Minister's statements about possible military involvement if China attacks Taiwan.
