International

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Taiwan, causing significant tremors in various parts of the country, and safety measures have been strengthened. The earthquake struck sometime today, according to the country's time, and authorities are currently working to assess the damage to buildings and rescue people. Due to the strength of the earthquake, tsunami warnings have been issued for some nearby areas, and this is one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the area in recent history.

Towards the end of the year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that he hopes that US President-elect Donald Trump will support the peace proposals he has put forward to stop the war with Russia. Speaking about this on December 28, 2025, Zelenskyy said that it is important to work with the new US government to establish a strong and lasting peace. While the main purpose of these proposals is to protect Ukraine's independence and sovereignty, Zelenskyy believes that these goals can be achieved with Trump's influence in the international arena.

Following Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, on December 28, 2025, many countries in the Islamic world and international Islamic organizations strongly opposed it. Islamic countries have condemned the move and issued statements, describing it as a measure that undermines Somalia's independence and threatens regional stability. While there are great concerns among the Islamic Ummah about the reasons for Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland's independence and its political consequences, many see this as an obstacle to the unity of Muslim countries. On the issue that surfaced on Sunday, Islamic world leaders called for respect for international laws and not to interfere in Somalia's internal affairs.

The first general election since the military seized power in a coup in Myanmar was held on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This election, held by the military government after being postponed several times, is considered an important event that is expected to bring major changes to the country's political landscape. However, despite criticisms from the international community and security challenges related to this election, voting took place in various parts of the country. The military government has described this as the beginning of a new journey for democracy in Myanmar.

Today, December 28, 2025, an important agreement was signed between the government of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and the Chinese government to postpone loan repayments owed by the Maldives. Under this agreement, it has been decided to postpone the repayment of debts owed by the Maldives to China in the coming period in order to help improve the economic situation of the Maldives. This decision is an agreement reached after high-level consultations held by President Muizzu's government with China to alleviate the financial difficulties of the Maldives. As a result, the pressure on the Maldives' budget will be reduced, and more opportunities for development projects will be facilitated.

The Maldives announced on December 28, 2025, that it fully supports the efforts being made by Saudi Arabia to resolve the issue of Yemen. The Maldivian government announced this in order to support the peaceful movements led by Saudi Arabia to establish stability and security in Yemen. The government notes that this decision was made by the Maldives, giving priority to regional stability and the unity of the Islamic Ummah. On this day, it was reaffirmed that the Maldives will always steadfastly remain in Saudi's efforts for Yemeni humanitarian assistance and a political solution.

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the need for humanitarian assistance in Gaza has increased dramatically due to the ongoing war attacks and the severe cold weather. Heavy rains and flooding have left thousands of people in temporary shelters in distress, while the disruption of basic services due to the war has exacerbated the crisis. The extreme shortage of food and medicine due to the weather challenges faced on this day has brought the plight of the people of Gaza to the world's attention.

Today, December 28, 2025, countries have signed important agreements related to international regional security matters and begun taking new steps to establish regional stability. The main purpose of these agreements is to enhance regional security, strengthen trust between countries, and work together to defend against potential security threats. These decisions made on this date are an important foundation for bringing regional relations to a new level and finding solutions to security challenges. Countries have pledged to work together under these agreements to maintain peace and security.