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The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission, endorsed by the United Nations Security Council on
Somali Civil War — The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission, endorsed by the United Nations Security Council on December 27, replaces the African Union Transition Mission as the African Un

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip kill at least 26 Palestinians, including four children.
Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip kill at least 26 Palestinians, including four children. At least ten others are missing and believed to be buried under rubble. [https://ww
Russia's gas firm Gazprom suspends exports of Russian natural gas through Ukrainian pipelines after Ukraine
2022–2023 Russia–European Union gas dispute — Russia's gas firm Gazprom suspends exports of Russian natural gas through Ukrainian pipelines after Ukraine refused to renew the transit agreement between its operator Naftogaz and
Twenty-seven migrants from sub-Saharan Africa are killed, and 83 others are rescued after two boats capsize
European migrant crisis — Twenty-seven migrants from sub-Saharan Africa are killed, and 83 others are rescued after two boats capsize off the Kerkennah Islands near Tunisia, with searches ongoing for additi
Honduran President Xiomara Castro warns that she might remove all US military bases from Honduras and seek to
Honduras–United States relations — Honduran President Xiomara Castro warns that she might remove all US military bases from Honduras and seek to cancel the military cooperation with the United States if President-el
Twelve people are killed and four others are injured in a shooting spree in Cetinje, Montenegro.
2025 Cetinje shootings — Twelve people are killed and four others are injured in a shooting spree in Cetinje, Montenegro. The perpetrator kills himself. [https://apnews.com/article/montenegro-shooting-gunm
Bulgaria and Romania finalize the process of joining the Schengen Area and lift their land border controls.
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas Tesla Cybertruck explosion — Bulgaria and Romania finalize the process of joining the Schengen Area and lift their land border controls. [https://apnews.com/article/bulgaria-romania-full-membership-scheng
A man kills 14 people and injures 35 others, including two police officers, in a vehicle-ramming and shooting
2025 New Orleans truck attack — A man kills 14 people and injures 35 others, including two police officers, in a vehicle-ramming and shooting attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, bef
Mexico's Tax Administration Service implements new tariffs, including a 19% duty on goods from countries
Foreign relations of Mexico — Mexico's Tax Administration Service implements new tariffs, including a 19% duty on goods from countries without international trade agreements with Mexico and a 17% duty on goods
Three people are killed and over twenty others are injured in a fireworks explosion at a house in Honolulu,
European migrant crisis — Three people are killed and over twenty others are injured in a fireworks explosion at a house in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/rescuers-find-grues
The Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera's broadcasts and operations in Palestine, accusing the network
Al Jazeera controversies and criticism — The Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera's broadcasts and operations in Palestine, accusing the network of interfering in internal affairs and spreading incitement and misinfo
Karin Keller-Sutter is sworn in as President of Switzerland.
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas Tesla Cybertruck explosion — Karin Keller-Sutter is sworn in as President of Switzerland. [https://lenews.ch/2024/12/27/switzerlands-new-president-in-2025/ ( Le News )]
As announced, Russia's Gazprom halts its gas supplies both to Moldova and the self-proclaimed Transnistrian
Moldova–Russia relations — As announced, Russia's Gazprom halts its gas supplies both to Moldova and the self-proclaimed Transnistrian Republic alleging non-compliance with payment obligations. [https://www.
A tour bus crashed into a tree in Surat Thani province, Thailand, killing five and
European migrant crisis — A tour bus crashed into a tree in Surat Thani province, Thailand, killing five and 30.[https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/tour-bus-crash-in-thailands-surat-thani-leaves-5-de
Saudi Arabia announces the execution of six Iranian nationals convicted of smuggling hashish.
Capital punishment in Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia announces the execution of six Iranian nationals convicted of smuggling hashish. In Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi ambassador in protest. [htt
Poland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union after Hungary.
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas Tesla Cybertruck explosion — Poland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union after Hungary. [https://www.polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2025-01-03/inauguracja-polskiej-prezydencji-w-ue/ (Po

Ten Islamic State militants are killed by Puntland forces in an attempted attack involving suicide bombers on
Somali Civil War — Ten Islamic State militants are killed by Puntland forces in an attempted attack involving suicide bombers on a military base in Dharjaale, Bari, Puntland, Somalia. This comes afte
The French Air Force conducts airstrikes against several Islamic State targets in Syria.
Opération Chammal — The French Air Force conducts airstrikes against several Islamic State targets in Syria. [https://www.leparisien.fr/international/syrie/syrie-larmee-francaise-a-effectue-des-frappe
In his New Year's speech, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara announces that the French military base in
France–Ivory Coast relations — In his New Year's speech, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara announces that the French military base in Abidjan will be handed over to the Ivorian Government in January. [https://
An Ecuadorian judge issues arrest warrants for 16 soldiers accused of the disappearance and murder of four
2024 Ecuadorian conflict — An Ecuadorian judge issues arrest warrants for 16 soldiers accused of the disappearance and murder of four children in Guayaquil after genetic tests confirm the charred remains fou
In his New Year's speech, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announces the closure of French military
France–Senegal relations — In his New Year's speech, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announces the closure of French military facilities and the withdrawal of all foreign military forces from Sene
A Serbian court sentences the parents of a boy who killed 10 people in a Belgrade primary school in 2023 to
Belgrade school shooting — A Serbian court sentences the parents of a boy who killed 10 people in a Belgrade primary school in 2023 to over 14 years and three years in prison, respectively, for child neglect
Zimbabwe approves a law abolishing the death penalty in the country, effective immediately.
Capital punishment in Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe approves a law abolishing the death penalty in the country, effective immediately. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8gqz7n559o (BBC News)]
Kivu conflict, Capital punishment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Capital punishment in Zimbabwe — Kivu conflict, Capital punishment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A military tribunal in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, sentences 13 soldiers to death for charges
Capital punishment in Zimbabwe — A military tribunal in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, sentences 13 soldiers to death for charges including murder, looting, and cowardice, following territorial losses a