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16,028 storiesGaza Strip doctors report that three infants have died due to hypothermia from inadequate shelter in
Winter of 2024–25 in the Gaza Strip — Gaza Strip doctors report that three infants have died due to hypothermia from inadequate shelter in displacement camps amid a decrease in outdoor temperatures. [https://www.aljaze
Azerbaijan Airlines says that they will provide compensation for the victims and families of those who died
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 — Azerbaijan Airlines says that they will provide compensation for the victims and families of those who died in the plane crash. [https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/society/3987248.html
The United Arab Emirates pardons 220 Filipino detainees for various offenses as part of its National Day
Philippines–United Arab Emirates relations — The United Arab Emirates pardons 220 Filipino detainees for various offenses as part of its National Day celebrations, following discussions between Philippine President Bongbong M

The United States-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network removes a report estimating that food
Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip — The United States-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network removes a report estimating that food insecurity conditions in northern Gaza have surpassed the highest IPC famine thr

Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, Ukrainian energy crisis
Russian invasion of Ukraine — Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, Ukrainian energy crisis

A series of Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes target critical energy infrastructure in cities
Russian invasion of Ukraine — A series of Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes target critical energy infrastructure in cities across in Ukraine, killing at least two people, injuring 20 others, and caus
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev instructs the government to launch a criminal investigation into the crash.
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 — Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev instructs the government to launch a criminal investigation into the crash. [https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/26/azerbaijani-president-ilham-aliye
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft carrying 67 passengers from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia,
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 — An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft carrying 67 passengers from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, crashes while being diverted to Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people an
Kosovo's election appeals authority allows the Serb List party, a Serb ethnic party, to participate in the
2025 Kosovan parliamentary election — Kosovo's election appeals authority allows the Serb List party, a Serb ethnic party, to participate in the upcoming election, stating that the party meets legal certification requi
Scientists confirm the discovery of the Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus dinosaur species in Kyrgyzstan, the first
2024 in archosaur paleontology — Scientists confirm the discovery of the Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus dinosaur species in Kyrgyzstan, the first theropod from the Jurassic period to be discovered in Central Asia. [https:

Syrian authorities impose a curfew from 6 pm to 8 am in Homs following a series of protests by Alawite and
2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon — Syrian authorities impose a curfew from 6 pm to 8 am in Homs following a series of protests by Alawite and Shi'ite Muslim minority groups. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-eas
HVDC submarine power cable Estlink 2, which connects the power grids of Estonia and Finland, suffers an
2024 Estlink 2 incident — HVDC submarine power cable Estlink 2, which connects the power grids of Estonia and Finland, suffers an unexplained outage with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stating that an
The IPC Famine Review Committee determines the presence of famine in five areas in Darfur and South Kordofan,
2024 famine in Sudan — The IPC Famine Review Committee determines the presence of famine in five areas in Darfur and South Kordofan, Sudan, and estimates that five more areas will face famine by May 2025

A Turkish court sentences the owner and architect of the Grand Isias Hotel in Adıyaman to more than 18 years
2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon — A Turkish court sentences the owner and architect of the Grand Isias Hotel in Adıyaman to more than 18 years in prison for negligent homicide after 72 people died when the hotel co

Lebanon files a new complaint to the UN Security Council over Israel's ceasefire violations.
2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon — Lebanon files a new complaint to the UN Security Council over Israel's ceasefire violations. [https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4432578-lebanon-files-new-complaint-to-un-

More than 1,500 inmates escape from a prison in Maputo, Mozambique, after knocking down a wall during a riot.
2024 Israeli invasion of Lebanon — More than 1,500 inmates escape from a prison in Maputo, Mozambique, after knocking down a wall during a riot. At least 33 people are killed and 15 others are injured. [https://www.

The federal government of Somalia imposes a flight ban on Jubaland, including all flights to and from
Constitutional crisis in Somalia — The federal government of Somalia imposes a flight ban on Jubaland, including all flights to and from Jubaland, particularly affecting the cities of Kismayo and Doolow. The flight

Gene Spector, an American citizen of Russian descent, is sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Russian court
Russia–United States relations — Gene Spector, an American citizen of Russian descent, is sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Russian court for espionage. [https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/24/europe/gene-spector-sente
Protests occur after a Christmas tree was set on fire in Al-Suqaylabiyah, Hama Governorate, Syria.
Deir ez-Zor offensive — Protests occur after a Christmas tree was set on fire in Al-Suqaylabiyah, Hama Governorate, Syria. [https://www.theweek.in/news/middle-east/2024/12/24/watch-videos-syria-christmas-
Islamic State militants launch attacks on the town of al-Hawayej in northeastern Syria, against Asayish
Deir ez-Zor offensive — Islamic State militants launch attacks on the town of al-Hawayej in northeastern Syria, against Asayish forces. [https://www.syriahr.com/%d8%ae%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%8a%d8%a7-%d8%a7%d9%84
U.S. President Joe Biden signs a bill making the bald eagle the official national bird of the United States.
National symbols of the United States — U.S. President Joe Biden signs a bill making the bald eagle the official national bird of the United States. [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/bald-eagle-officially-a
Residents of Lobitos and Cabo Blanco, Peru, demonstrate against Peruvian state-owned oil company PetroPerú
2024 Lobitos oil spill — Residents of Lobitos and Cabo Blanco, Peru, demonstrate against Peruvian state-owned oil company PetroPerú following an oil spill that contaminated six beaches. [https://larepublic
Residents of the Grampians region of Victoria, Australia, evacuate due to bushfires, with more than already
2024–25 Australian bushfire season — Residents of the Grampians region of Victoria, Australia, evacuate due to bushfires, with more than already burnt by the bushfires. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20ezgv89edo
Human rights organization Reprieve reports that Saudi Arabia executed 330 people this year.
Capital punishment in Saudi Arabia — Human rights organization Reprieve reports that Saudi Arabia executed 330 people this year. [https://www.firstpost.com/world/saudi-arabia-executes-330-people-in-2024-highest-in-dec
Protesters gather at the U.S.
Protests against Donald Trump — Protesters gather at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City over Trump's threat to take back the Panama Canal. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241224-panamanians-protest-public-e