Saudi Arabia is making significant strides in clean energy, unveiling the world's largest green hydrogen production facility in NEOM, which aims to fulfill 10% of the global demand, as highlighted by Industry Minister Bandar Alkhorayef at the Saudi Green Initiative Forum.

Continuing with energy conversations, Saudi Arabia and France have embarked on a collaborative journey in renewable energy and advanced decarbonization technologies, with their ministers exploring joint efforts to enhance energy transitions and tackle climate challenges.

Shifting to a tragic development in Nigeria, an intelligence failure led to a drone strike mistakenly hitting a religious festival in Tudunbiri, resulting in 85 fatalities. The Nigerian government has promised compensation and development projects in response, though local reports indicate issues with project implementation.

Meanwhile, tensions are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, as Israel launched airstrikes in Lebanon citing ceasefire breaches, which tragically claimed at least 11 lives. This comes amid accusations from both parties regarding violations of a fragile truce brokered by the US and France.

In the US, concerns are rising over President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel for FBI leadership. Critics fear politicization of the agency, while debates continue over Patel's qualifications amidst a divided political landscape.

Across the Atlantic, the French government faces a potential no-confidence vote following Prime Minister Michel Barnier's use of a constitutional bypass to pass a budget bill. The outcome of this vote could mark a significant shift, reminiscent of political upheavals last seen in 1962.