Simple English News Daily Monday 29th December 2025. US Zelenskyy. Canada Ukraine aid. Chile national park. Honduras election. Israel Somaliland. Iran West war...
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Dec 28, 2025 In today’s news roundup, Zelenskyy discusses a peace plan with Trump while Canada pledges $2.5 billion more in aid for Ukraine. Chile celebrates the creation of Cape Frohwood National Park, a vast area in Patagonia. Honduras sees a narrow presidential victory marred by allegations of fraud. Israel recognizes Somaliland, stirring regional tensions. Iran claims to be in full-scale war with the West, while the US conducts surprise bombings in Nigeria. Algeria asserts colonization as a crime against France, and Turkey conducts major IS-related arrests.
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Zelensky Seeks US-Backed Referendum Deal
- Volodymyr Zelensky visited Florida to discuss a demilitarised-zone peace plan with Donald Trump and hoped for a US-backed referendum in Ukraine.
- The plan needs a 60-day ceasefire, which Russia opposes, making the proposal fragile despite apparent US and European engagement.
Pair Aid With Security Guarantees
- Canada announced an additional $2.5 billion in economic aid to Ukraine, highlighting continued Western support.
- Consider coordinating international financial guarantees alongside diplomatic efforts to strengthen any peace agreement.
Chile Adds Vast Park Near Patagonia
- Chile created Cape Frohwood National Park, adding 500,000 acres of protected wilderness near Patagonia.
- This expands conservation space in a globally important ecological region and underscores Chile's commitment to preservation.