Simple English News Daily Tuesday 23rd December 2025. Israel settlements. Cambodia Thailand truce. Egypt Africa UN. Sahel pact. Canada Robin Hood...
Dec 22, 2025
Israel has approved 19 new West Bank settlements, raising concerns about the impact on Palestinian statehood. Cambodia and Thailand are set to hold ceasefire talks, aiming to rebuild trust after earlier conflicts. In Egypt, President el-Sisi advocates for UN Security Council reform to enhance African representation. A unified force is formed by Sahel nations to combat insurgents. Meanwhile, in Canada, a group protests high food prices by stealing groceries, while the US continues seizing Venezuelan oil tankers.
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Settlements Undermine Palestinian Statehood
- Israel approved 19 new West Bank settlements, a move seen as reducing chances of a Palestinian state.
- Niall Moore reports Bezalel Smotrich said he wants to "bury the idea of a Palestinian state."
Talks Aim To Revive Cambodia–Thailand Truce
- Cambodia and Thailand will meet on 24 December to discuss resuming a ceasefire first signed in July.
- Niall Moore notes neighbours hope talks will create lasting trust and end renewed fighting.
Egypt Pushes For African Seats At UN
- Egypt's president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for UN Security Council reform to give Africa more influence.
- Niall Moore notes Africa has sought two permanent seats since 2005, but only five permanent members exist now.