South Africa has declared Israel’s top diplomat persona non grata, ordering him to leave within 72 hours over alleged breaches of diplomatic norms and insults toward President Ramaphosa.
Ford says it will record a $600 million pre-tax pension remeasurement loss in Q4 2025, reflecting updated actuarial assumptions and accounting adjustments that don’t affect cash or operations.
Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Sunday for limited pedestrian movement, reopening Gaza’s key gateway after nearly two years of closure.
After nearly two years of closure, Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited pedestrian movement on Sunday, offering Gazans a tentative pathway across the frontier.
U.S. stocks, bonds, and precious metals slipped as President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, prompting market adjustment ahead of policy shifts.
Trump warns the UK against deepening business ties with China as Prime Minister Starmer concludes a historic visit to Beijing seeking expanded economic engagement.
Italy’s unemployment rate fell to a record low of 5.6 percent in December 2025, according to Istat, with employment growing modestly and inactivity and youth joblessness highlighting nuanced labor trends.
Eurozone business confidence rose at the start of the year, with sentiment indicators reaching multi-year highs, hinting at cautious optimism among firms and analysts for the region’s economic trajectory.
China is rolling out a new services consumption plan—boosting scenic trains, cruises, concerts and cultural experiences—to lift domestic demand and reignite consumer spending.
Apple ended 2025 with record iPhone demand, a China rebound, strong services growth, and rising memory costs, blending robust results with caution in its outlook.
Latvia’s NBS commander says a potential adversary’s initial attack would not mainly move along railway lines, reflecting modern defense assessments and changing conflict dynamics.
An airBaltic flight bound for Dubai returned safely to Vilnius after receiving a technical signal over Poland, with the airline stressing standard safety procedures and passenger care.
Euro zone economy ended 2025 with modest but steady growth helped by consumption and investment, offsetting weak exports amid global trade tensions, signaling resilience into 2026.
Kurzeme’s first Patria armored vehicle training ground has opened in Kuldīga, strengthening regional defense readiness and supporting the integration of Patria 6×6 vehicles into service.
Authorities warn that an 11-ton Chinese rocket fragment could potentially fall within the Baltic region today, though the likelihood of impact in populated areas remains very low.
Zigmunds, a representative of a disappearing profession, shares his fear of unemployment and homelessness, highlighting the human impact of Latvia’s changing labor market.
Health insurance data shows Latvians visit doctors up to 19 times a year, reflecting preventive care, chronic conditions, and changing attitudes toward physical and mental health.
Latvia’s medical workers’ union expresses skepticism about involving the public in emergency medical assistance, warning of safety, responsibility, and training concerns.
A passenger bus left the road and overturned on the Ventspils highway. Emergency services responded quickly, and several passengers were assessed by medics.
Due to severe cold, Riga City Council is expanding support for homeless people by extending shelter services and strengthening outreach to prevent cold-related risks.
Latvia’s Autotransporta direkcija plans to give advantages in procurement to transport operators that offer higher driver salaries, aiming to strengthen workforce stability.
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has named the official responsible for Rail Baltica, aiming to clarify accountability as debates continue over the project’s delays and management.
Daugavpils municipality has defined education development priorities for the next four years and approved decisions to reorganize the local education network for long-term stability.
On Thursday, 180 traffic accidents were recorded across Latvia, leaving 10 people injured. Authorities urge drivers to adapt speed and remain cautious in winter conditions.