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Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the NBC Protection Troops, and his assistant are
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the NBC Protection Troops, and his assistant are assassinated by an IED hidden inside of an e-scooter in Moscow, Russia. A Ukraini
Several mass graves are uncovered across Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, with a site in
War crimes in the Syrian civil war — Several mass graves are uncovered across Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, with a site in Al-Qutayfah, Rif Dimashq Governorate, estimated to contain the remains of at l
The death toll in Mozambique from Cyclone Chido increase to 34, with more than 23,000 homes destroyed.
2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season — The death toll in Mozambique from Cyclone Chido increase to 34, with more than 23,000 homes destroyed. [https://www.dw.com/en/cyclone-chido-kills-34-in-mozambique-after-battering-m
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Health Ministry announces that the mystery illness that has left at
2024 Kwango province malaria outbreak — The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Health Ministry announces that the mystery illness that has left at least 143 people dead in Kwango was a severe form of malaria. The World H
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee hold a closed-door classified briefing on drone sightings over the
2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — The U.S. House Intelligence Committee hold a closed-door classified briefing on drone sightings over the Northeastern United States. The briefing is provided by Federal Bureau of I
The U.S. Electoral College formally certifies President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President
Second presidential transition of Donald Trump — The U.S. Electoral College formally certifies President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election. [https://www
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visit the summit of Mount Hermon
Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visit the summit of Mount Hermon in Syria, which was captured by the Israel Defense Forces last week. [ht
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, with at least fourteen people killed and more
2024 Port Vila earthquake — A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, with at least fourteen people killed and more than 200 others injured. [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/536941/l
A U.S. grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Killing of Brian Thompson — A U.S. grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/luigi-mangione-indicted-first-degree-mu
Switzerland's Federal Assembly votes 126–20 with 41 abstentions to outlaw membership or support of Lebanese
Second presidential transition of Donald Trump — Switzerland's Federal Assembly votes 126–20 with 41 abstentions to outlaw membership or support of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. [https://www.newarab.com/news/swiss-parliament
The Israeli military continue invading Syria beyond the 1974 buffer zone in Quneitra Governorate and take
Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) — The Israeli military continue invading Syria beyond the 1974 buffer zone in Quneitra Governorate and take control of the Al-Wehda Dam on the Yarmouk River. [https://www.jfeed.com/n
Three foreigners are arrested and one ton of cocaine is seized by the Mexican Navy in an operation off coasts
Mexican Drug War — Three foreigners are arrested and one ton of cocaine is seized by the Mexican Navy in an operation off coasts of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán. [https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/
Senior American officials report that Turkey is building up its forces along the Syrian border, raising fears
Operation Dawn of Freedom — Senior American officials report that Turkey is building up its forces along the Syrian border, raising fears of a possible ground invasion on territories held by the Kurdish-led S
English High Court judge John Cavanagh sentences Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool to life imprisonment for the
Murder of Sara Sharif — English High Court judge John Cavanagh sentences Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool to life imprisonment for the murder of Sharif's 10-year-old daughter Sara. [https://www.abs-cbn.com
Canadian-American anti-whaling activist Paul Watson is released from prison in Greenland after Denmark
Murder of Sara Sharif — Canadian-American anti-whaling activist Paul Watson is released from prison in Greenland after Denmark declines Japan's extradition request. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12
A recently created mass grave containing the bodies of 17 executed Syrian Army soldiers is discovered in the
Fall of the Assad regime — A recently created mass grave containing the bodies of 17 executed Syrian Army soldiers is discovered in the Syrian Desert near Deir ez-Zor. [https://www.syriahr.com/%d8%a3%d8%b9%d
Walpeup, Victoria, Australia, reports a temperature of , the hottest temperature reported in the state since
2024 Australia heat wave — Walpeup, Victoria, Australia, reports a temperature of , the hottest temperature reported in the state since 2019. Extreme heat wave and fire risk warnings are also issued for area
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calls for state National Guards to be given the authority
2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calls for state National Guards to be given the authority to shoot down unidentified drones, saying that the federal government
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses a vote of confidence, thereby allowing for early elections to be held on
2024 German government crisis — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses a vote of confidence, thereby allowing for early elections to be held on February 23. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg36pp6dpyo (BBC News)
In his first public statement since being overthrown, former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad says that he
Fall of the Assad regime — In his first public statement since being overthrown, former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad says that he "didn't intend to leave Syria", claiming that he went to Khmeimim Air Bas
U.S. officials say that a drone detection system is being deployed in New York following a formal request by
2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — U.S. officials say that a drone detection system is being deployed in New York following a formal request by Governor Kathy Hochul. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvnjp30ppl
Chrystia Freeland resigns as Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance amid disagreements with
Resignation of Chrystia Freeland — Chrystia Freeland resigns as Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance amid disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on increased government spending and how t
The Cabinet of Israel approves a plan proposing to double the occupied Golan Heights' regional Israeli
Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) — The Cabinet of Israel approves a plan proposing to double the occupied Golan Heights' regional Israeli settlers population. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6lgln128xo (BBC New
The United States Air Force reports that Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio temporarily suspended air
2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — The United States Air Force reports that Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio temporarily suspended air operations for four hours on Friday and Saturday after the airbase report
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announces that he has dismissed Akylbek Japarov as Prime Minister.
Resignation of Chrystia Freeland — President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announces that he has dismissed Akylbek Japarov as Prime Minister. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/kyrgyzstans-president-dismisses