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Rebel forces seize the Presidential Palace in Damascus, which is later looted by armed soldiers and civilians.
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Rebel forces seize the Presidential Palace in Damascus, which is later looted by armed soldiers and civilians. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2024/dec/08/syrian-rebels-ca

Rebel forces take control of Sednaya Prison and begin releasing thousands of prisoners, including many
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Rebel forces take control of Sednaya Prison and begin releasing thousands of prisoners, including many political prisoners. [https://www.barrons.com/news/syria-rebels-monitor-say-g
Two people are killed by falling trees in England and more than 1.5 million people experience power outages
Storm Darragh — Two people are killed by falling trees in England and more than 1.5 million people experience power outages in Ireland and the United Kingdom as Storm Darragh hits the British Isle
Prosecutors in Taiwan charge four soldiers with espionage, accusing the soldiers of passing photographs of
Cross-strait relations — Prosecutors in Taiwan charge four soldiers with espionage, accusing the soldiers of passing photographs of Taiwan's military capability to Chinese agents in exchange for money betw
A vote to impeach South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol fails in the National Assembly due to a boycott of the
Attempted impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol — A vote to impeach South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol fails in the National Assembly due to a boycott of the vote by members of Yoon's People Power Party. [https://apnews.com/arti
The Iranian Space Agency successfully launches the Simorgh rocket carrying two satellites and the Saman-1
2025 Singaporean general election — The Iranian Space Agency successfully launches the Simorgh rocket carrying two satellites and the Saman-1 space tug from the Imam Khomeini Space Launch Terminal in Semnan, Iran, th
In association football, the Los Angeles Galaxy defeat the New York Red Bulls 2–1 to win a record 6th
MLS Cup 2024 — In association football, the Los Angeles Galaxy defeat the New York Red Bulls 2–1 to win a record 6th championship. [https://apnews.com/article/mls-cup-galaxy-red-bulls-score-691dd
Five people are killed, four others are injured, and several others are missing in an explosion that
2024 The Hague explosion — Five people are killed, four others are injured, and several others are missing in an explosion that destroyed several apartments in The Hague, Netherlands. [https://www.bbc.com/ne
President Yoon Suk Yeol apologizes to the South Korean population, promising that he will not avoid legal
Attempted impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol — President Yoon Suk Yeol apologizes to the South Korean population, promising that he will not avoid legal sanctions or institute martial law a second time. [https://www.theguardian
Over 100 Indian farmers march from Punjab to the capital city New Delhi to demand for the legal assurance of
2024 Indian farmers' protest — Over 100 Indian farmers march from Punjab to the capital city New Delhi to demand for the legal assurance of a minimum support price for all crops as well as loan forgiveness for f
Punjab Police set up barricades and fire tear gas at the marching farmers as they enter Haryana, causing them
2024 Indian farmers' protest — Punjab Police set up barricades and fire tear gas at the marching farmers as they enter Haryana, causing them to turn around and return to Shambhu, Punjab. [https://www.hindustanti
Ghanaians vote to elect the President and the 275 members of the Parliament.
2024 Ghanaian general election — Ghanaians vote to elect the President and the 275 members of the Parliament. [https://www.france24.com/en/video/20241207-ghana-votes-in-tight-election-amid-hopes-for-better-economi

Turkish-backed Syrian National Army forces conduct extensive drone strikes and artillery shelling on villages
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Turkish-backed Syrian National Army forces conduct extensive drone strikes and artillery shelling on villages near U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces positions in the cit

The Military Operations Command coalition led by Tahrir al-Sham says that a military operation to capture
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — The Military Operations Command coalition led by Tahrir al-Sham says that a military operation to capture Damascus is underway with rebels reportedly advancing on the capital on se

Rebel forces capture the cities of Al-Dumayr and Yabroud and the town of Sa'sa' in Rif Dimashq Governorate as
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Rebel forces capture the cities of Al-Dumayr and Yabroud and the town of Sa'sa' in Rif Dimashq Governorate as the Syrian Defense Ministry denies reports that its troops are abandon

Syrian security officials and Arab officials say that First Lady of Syria Asma al-Assad fled with her three
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — Syrian security officials and Arab officials say that First Lady of Syria Asma al-Assad fled with her three children to Russia last week. However, amid conflicting reports, Syrian

United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Otto Pedersen calls for an "orderly political transition" from
2024 Syrian opposition offensives — United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Otto Pedersen calls for an "orderly political transition" from the collapsing Syrian government to the Syrian opposition in order to end
The European Union and Mercosur trade bloc finalize a free trade deal in Montevideo, Uruguay, after 25 years
EU–Mercosur Association Agreement — The European Union and Mercosur trade bloc finalize a free trade deal in Montevideo, Uruguay, after 25 years of negotiations. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241206-%F0%9F
Millions of people receive emergency alerts in the United Kingdom as Storm Darragh prepares to make landfall
2024–25 European windstorm season — Millions of people receive emergency alerts in the United Kingdom as Storm Darragh prepares to make landfall over the British Isles. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2dxlwz219
Belarus–Russia relations, Nuclear risk during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
2024–25 European windstorm season — Belarus–Russia relations, Nuclear risk during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Two people are injured in an arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia.
Antisemitism in Australia — Two people are injured in an arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia. [https://www.dw.com/en/australia-police-suspect-arson-attack-at-synagogue/a-70979260 (DW)] [https:
Arubans vote to elect the 21 members of the Parliament.
2024 Aruban general election — Arubans vote to elect the 21 members of the Parliament. The Aruban People's Party wins nine seats and the People's Electoral Movement wins eight seats, neither parties achieving a
Twenty-six people are killed and 28 more injured after a collision between two minibuses in Brokoua, Ivory
2024–25 European windstorm season — Twenty-six people are killed and 28 more injured after a collision between two minibuses in Brokoua, Ivory Coast. [https://apnews.com/article/ivory-coast-road-accident-bf1242dae987
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko sign an agreement in Minsk,
2024–25 European windstorm season — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko sign an agreement in Minsk, Belarus, offering security guarantees to Belarus including nuclear securi
A United States court of appeals upholds the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled
Restrictions on TikTok in the United States — A United States court of appeals upholds the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which requires China-based company ByteDance to sell TikTok by