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The Pakistani Taliban detonates a bomb and shoots at a police van in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan,
Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — The Pakistani Taliban detonates a bomb and shoots at a police van in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killing five officers. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/five-pa
The Italian Competition Authority fines Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair €255 million (US$300 million) for
Yemeni civil war — The Italian Competition Authority fines Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair €255 million (US$300 million) for allegedly abusing its dominant market position from April 2023 to April 202

The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirm their withdrawal from Siversk, Donetsk Oblast.
Russo-Ukrainian war — The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirm their withdrawal from Siversk, Donetsk Oblast. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-troops-withdraw-eastern-town-siversk-2025-12-23/ (
Five masked Israeli settlers break into a Palestinian house in the southern West Bank, killing three sheep,
Israeli settler violence — Five masked Israeli settlers break into a Palestinian house in the southern West Bank, killing three sheep, injuring four others, and fire tear gas into the living quarters. Three
At least two people are killed and 20 others are injured in an explosion and fire at a nursing home in Bucks
Harmony Jets Flight 185 — At least two people are killed and 20 others are injured in an explosion and fire at a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. [https://6abc.com/post/explosion-r
A Dassault Falcon 50 jet carrying Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, the Libyan Army chief, four other passengers
Harmony Jets Flight 185 — A Dassault Falcon 50 jet carrying Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, the Libyan Army chief, four other passengers and three crew crashes approximately two kilometers south of Kesikkavak
Montenegro reinstates visa-free entry for Turkish citizens but shortens the permitted stay from 90 days to 30
Montenegro–Turkey relations — Montenegro reinstates visa-free entry for Turkish citizens but shortens the permitted stay from 90 days to 30 days after resuming cooperation with Turkey. [https://www.reuters.com/
Romanian president Nicușor Dan announces an investigation into alleged systemic abuses within the judiciary
Corruption in Romania — Romanian president Nicușor Dan announces an investigation into alleged systemic abuses within the judiciary after judges and prosecutors report intimidation and undue influence by
A court in Lisbon, Portugal, orders Chega presidential candidate André Ventura to remove campaign posters
2026 Portuguese presidential election — A court in Lisbon, Portugal, orders Chega presidential candidate André Ventura to remove campaign posters targeting the Romani people within 24 hours, ruling that the materials are
United States–European Union relations, Visa and deportation controversies in the second Trump administration
Montenegro–Turkey relations — United States–European Union relations, Visa and deportation controversies in the second Trump administration
The U.S. Department of Justice releases 30,000 more pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, including
Epstein Files Transparency Act — The U.S. Department of Justice releases 30,000 more pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, including allegations of his ties to U.S. President Donald Trump. [https://www.nbcnew
The United States Southern Command announces U.S.
2025 United States military strikes on alleged drug traffickers — The United States Southern Command announces U.S. forces have struck an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person. [https://abcnews.go.
The United States imposes visa bans on Center for Countering Digital Hate CEO Imran Ahmed, former European
Montenegro–Turkey relations — The United States imposes visa bans on Center for Countering Digital Hate CEO Imran Ahmed, former European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton, Global Disinformation In
The Venezuelan National Assembly approves a law that creates prison terms of up to 20 years for promoting or
Piracy in Venezuela — The Venezuelan National Assembly approves a law that creates prison terms of up to 20 years for promoting or financing activities defined as piracy, blockades, or related internati
A Croatian man is sentenced to 50 years in prison for fatally stabbing a 7-year-old student at a school in
Zagreb school stabbing — A Croatian man is sentenced to 50 years in prison for fatally stabbing a 7-year-old student at a school in Zagreb in December 2024. [https://apnews.com/article/croatia-school-knife
SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes (2025–present)
Syrian conflict — SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes (2025–present)
The Chinese commerce ministry imposes a provisional set of 42.7% tariffs on dairy products imported from the
China–European Union relations — The Chinese commerce ministry imposes a provisional set of 42.7% tariffs on dairy products imported from the European Union. [https://apnews.com/article/china-eu-dairy-tariff-ev-b5
At least 16 people are killed and 18 others are injured, including five critically, when a passenger bus
China–European Union relations — At least 16 people are killed and 18 others are injured, including five critically, when a passenger bus loses control on a toll road, strikes a concrete barrier, and overturns in
The Niigata prefectural assembly approves the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the
Nuclear power in Japan — The Niigata prefectural assembly approves the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the world's largest nuclear facility, nearly 15 years after Japan shut down its
India and New Zealand finalize a free-trade agreement aiming to reduce most tariffs on bilateral trades,
India–New Zealand relations — India and New Zealand finalize a free-trade agreement aiming to reduce most tariffs on bilateral trades, while New Zealand also pledges to invest US$20 billion in India's economy o
The high court of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, rules that former prime minister Najib Razak must remain in prison,
1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal — The high court of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, rules that former prime minister Najib Razak must remain in prison, holding that a purported royal addendum allowing house arrest lacks le
The Israeli cabinet approves defense minister Israel Katz's proposal to close the Israeli Army Radio, one of
Mass media in Israel — The Israeli cabinet approves defense minister Israel Katz's proposal to close the Israeli Army Radio, one of the country's two state broadcasters, by March 1, 2026, citing dissatis
Two people are killed and eight others are injured during clashes between Syrian security forces and Syrian
Syrian conflict — Two people are killed and eight others are injured during clashes between Syrian security forces and Syrian Democratic Forces fighters in Aleppo. [https://www.wfmz.com/news/clashes
The price of gold reaches an all-time high of US$4,383.76 per ounce, surpassing its previous peak of
China–European Union relations — The price of gold reaches an all-time high of US$4,383.76 per ounce, surpassing its previous peak of $4,381.52. [https://www.barrons.com/news/gold-price-hits-record-high-of-4-383-7
A Mexican Navy Beechcraft Super King Air plane carrying eight people, including a pediatric patient, crashes
China–European Union relations — A Mexican Navy Beechcraft Super King Air plane carrying eight people, including a pediatric patient, crashes into a bay while on approach to Scholes International Airport in Galves