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Israeli Air Force fighter jets strike surface-to-air missile and weapon depots in Tartus Governorate, Syria,

Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) — Israeli Air Force fighter jets strike surface-to-air missile and weapon depots in Tartus Governorate, Syria, with the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights describing the strikes as

At least one person is killed when two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-236 , are damaged due

2024 Kerch Strait oil spill — At least one person is killed when two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-236 , are damaged due to bad weather in the Kerch Strait with oil from the tankers actively

Israel announces that it will close its embassy in Dublin, Ireland, over Ireland's alleged "extreme

Ireland–Israel relations — Israel announces that it will close its embassy in Dublin, Ireland, over Ireland's alleged "extreme anti-Israel policies". [https://www.reuters.com/world/israel-says-it-will-close-

ABC News settles a defamation lawsuit filed by U.S.

2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — ABC News settles a defamation lawsuit filed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over statements made on air by anchor George Stephanopoulos about the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J.

Moody's downgrades France's bond credit rating to "Aa3" from "Aa2" following the collapse of the Barnier

Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip — Moody's downgrades France's bond credit rating to "Aa3" from "Aa2" following the collapse of the Barnier government, citing "political fragmentation" as a threat to the country's a

The Turkish Armed Forces and pro-Turkish rebel groups amass troops on the Syria–Turkey border outside of

Syrian civil war — The Turkish Armed Forces and pro-Turkish rebel groups amass troops on the Syria–Turkey border outside of Kobani, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, and along the nearby Qarqozak Bridge, fo

Iraqi water experts issue warnings regarding cracks that have formed in the Tishrin Dam in Aleppo Governorate

Syrian civil war — Iraqi water experts issue warnings regarding cracks that have formed in the Tishrin Dam in Aleppo Governorate following continuous bombardment by Turkish and pro-Turkish forces and

Two Somaliland troops are killed and eight others are injured in fighting between Somaliland and SSC-Khatumo

Puntland–Somaliland dispute — Two Somaliland troops are killed and eight others are injured in fighting between Somaliland and SSC-Khatumo forces in Erigavo, Sanaag, Somaliland. [https://www.idilnews.com/heavy-

Operation Dawn of Freedom, Turkish involvement in the Syrian civil war

Syrian civil war — Operation Dawn of Freedom, Turkish involvement in the Syrian civil war

Cyclone Chido kills two people and causes "catastrophic" damage to the island of Mayotte, with many more

2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season — Cyclone Chido kills two people and causes "catastrophic" damage to the island of Mayotte, with many more feared dead on the island. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241214-

The 24th summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA-TCP) is held in Caracas,

2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season — The 24th summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA-TCP) is held in Caracas, Venezuela. [https://www.albatcp.org/en/2024/12/14/a-hug-and-20-years-of-int

Flights are temporarily suspended at Stewart International Airport in New York, United States, after the

2024 New Jersey drone sightings — Flights are temporarily suspended at Stewart International Airport in New York, United States, after the Federal Aviation Administration alerts them to a drone sighting in the area

President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili states that she will not recognize the scheduled presidential

2024 Georgian presidential election — President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili states that she will not recognize the scheduled presidential election results as legitimate due to the election not being a direct vote,

The Public Service Enterprise Group files a request with the Federal Aviation Administration to close the

2024 New Jersey drone sightings — The Public Service Enterprise Group files a request with the Federal Aviation Administration to close the airspace over two of its nuclear power plants to all aircraft after uniden

Georgian Dream candidate Mikheil Kavelashvili is elected as president by the electoral college.

2024 Georgian presidential election — Georgian Dream candidate Mikheil Kavelashvili is elected as president by the electoral college. Major opposition parties do not participate in the vote, having boycotted Parliament

Five people are killed during a shooting spree between Dunkirk and Loon-Plage, in Nord Department, France.

2024 Nord Department killings — Five people are killed during a shooting spree between Dunkirk and Loon-Plage, in Nord Department, France. A man is detained. [https://apnews.com/article/france-shootings-five-kill

South Korea's National Assembly votes to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol over his recent attempt to impose

Impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol — South Korea's National Assembly votes to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol over his recent attempt to impose martial law. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/dec/14/south-ko

Former Minister of Defence and running mate of Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 Brazilian general election Walter

Operation Counter-coup — Former Minister of Defence and running mate of Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 Brazilian general election Walter Braga Netto is arrested amid charges with meddling in investigations rel

A court in The Hague, Netherlands, rejects a request by 10 pro-Palestinian NGOs for the Netherlands to stop

Gaza war — A court in The Hague, Netherlands, rejects a request by 10 pro-Palestinian NGOs for the Netherlands to stop arms exports to Israel. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/dutch-cour

Three people are killed and 48 others are injured in a bombing during a festival in Umphang District, Tak

Gaza war — Three people are killed and 48 others are injured in a bombing during a festival in Umphang District, Tak Province, Thailand. Two suspects are arrested. [https://www.thaipbs.or.th/

Former Chinese footballer and coach Li Tie is sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery and match-fixing.

Gaza war — Former Chinese footballer and coach Li Tie is sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery and match-fixing. [https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/13/china/china-soccer-star-coach-li-tie

Syrian sources report that Israeli forces met with village dignitaries in the Yarmouk Basin area of Daraa

Israel and the Syrian civil war — Syrian sources report that Israeli forces met with village dignitaries in the Yarmouk Basin area of Daraa Governorate, instructing them to surrender all weapons in the villages and

Cyclone Chido destroys most of Agaléga, Mauritius.

2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season — Cyclone Chido destroys most of Agaléga, Mauritius. [https://lexpress.mu/s/agalega-crie-a-laide-540729 ( L'Express )] [https://www.lemauricien.com/actualites/societe/cyclone-chido-d

McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million and enter a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S.

Opioid epidemic in the United States — McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million and enter a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve criminal charges related to its advisory wor