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Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could support another major strike on Iran were it to resume rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs and warned Hamas of severe consequences if it does not disarm.

Reuters

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Trump claims attack on a dock in Venezuela, strikes kill two in Pacific

U.S. hit an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, Trump says, as Pentagon carries out another deadly strike in the Pacific. This claim follows a series of U.S. strikes on boats in the Eastern Pacific, raising the total num...

Al Jazeera

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Taiwan's forces on alert as China launches military drills

The Taiwanese government says it has placed its forces on alert as China intensifies its military presence in the Indo-Pacific Ocean and launches air, navy and rocket drills around the island.

CBC News

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Zelenskyy denies Russian claim that Ukraine targeted Putin’s residence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is denying Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s claim that Ukraine tried to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia.

CBC News

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Trump warns "hell to pay" if Hamas doesn't disarm

President Trump said after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Hamas must disarm soon or "there will be hell to pay." He said the next phase of the Gaza peace plan could move forward quickly if Hamas disarms.

CBS News

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China drills around Taiwan to 'send deterring signal'

China has launched its most extensive military exercises around Taiwan in more than a year, mobilizing naval, air and ground forces.

DW News

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What's supposed to happen in phase two of Gaza truce?

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in Florida for talks that will cover the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Washington wants to see it move to the second phase, but Israel and Ham...

France 24

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Russia claims Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday (December 29) of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia, although it provided no evidence to back up an assertion that Kyiv dismissed as baseless and designed to undermin...

Reuters

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Trump and Netanyahu meet in Florida to discuss Gaza ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday (December 29) as questions linger about the future of the U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza.

CBS News

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Report: 350 National Guard members being sent to New Orleans

Chuck Devore, a former National Guardsman, joins to discuss the National Guard reportedly being sent to New Orleans.

Newsmax

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Winter rains flood camps, worsening conditions for displaced Gazans

Rain lashed the Gaza Strip, flooding makeshift encampments with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by the two-year war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use.

France 24

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China stages new military exercises around Taiwan

In a new show of force, China has mobilized its navy, air force, and ground troops to simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports. The military drill comes on the heels of an $11bn US arms sale to Taipei.

DW News

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Trump-Zelenskyy meeting ends with optimism but no deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin truly want peace as he and Zelenskyy met in Florida. Some experts say Trump is 'delusional' if he truly thinks...

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Displaced families in Gaza battle rain and cold in makeshift tents

A ceasefire in Gaza has been in effect since October, but storms, floods and cold winter temperatures pose another threat to the hundreds of thousands of people living in makeshift structures across the territory.

Africanews

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China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' war games around Taiwan

China's military moved army, naval, air force and artillery units around Taiwan on December 29 for its "Justice Mission 2025" drills, as the island vowed to defend democracy and mobilized troops to rehearse repelling a potential Chinese ...

Reuters

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Fresh M23 clashes shatter peace hopes in eastern DR Congo

Hopes of peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are fading after new clashes erupted in Uvira on Friday.

Africanews

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U.S.-Israel ties: What Netanyahu and Trump will discuss in Florida

Trump to host Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago amid Washington’s push for phase two of Gaza ceasefire as strategy gaps grow.

Al Jazeera

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Exclusive access to the Thai‑Cambodia border under fragile ceasefire

Al Jazeera gains rare access to the frontline of the Cambodia-Thailand conflict where tensions remain high.

Al Jazeera

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Guinea votes in first polls since coup, military leader likely to win

Mamady Doumbouya may win amid accusations of restrictions on the media and the opposition parties.

Al Jazeera

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Trump meets with Zelenskyy, insists Putin is ready for peace

President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone before meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida on Sunday. Trump said he thinks both men are ready for peace.

CBS News

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Israel acts with impunity in Gaza: Human rights groups warn

Rights groups accuse Israel of grave crimes in Gaza and West Bank, warning US backed impunity harms Palestinians and global law itself.

Al Jazeera

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Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine leave one dead, five injured

An unusual agreement on a temporary ceasefire at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was reached between Ukraine and Russia to allow repairs and prevent a potential nuclear accident.

Euronews

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Trump meets Zelenskyy, says they've 'got to make a deal'

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday as they work toward a peace plan for Russia and Ukraine. Mr. Trump confirmed that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the ...

CBS News

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Lebanon’s power shift: Hezbollah disarmament amid regional tensions

In 2025, the shockwaves from the conflict between Israel and Iran have been keenly felt in Lebanon. It's become a front line in hostilities. And that's brought a shift in the balance of power within Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

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Kyiv residents fear escalation amid Zelenskyy-Trump peace talks

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is set to discuss a new peace plan draft with U.S. President Trump in Florida on Sunday (December 28). However, fresh Russian attacks on Kyiv have left a third of the city without power, undermining local co...

Al Jazeera

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Fresh clashes reported in eastern DRC town of Uvira

Hopes of peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are fading after new clashes erupted in Uvira on Friday.

Africanews

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Russian drones, missiles pound Kyiv ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russia attacked Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones on Saturday, ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said would be a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to work out a plan to end near...

Reuters

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Zelenskyy meets Canadian PM ahead of Trump talks

En route to Florida for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stopped to meet Canada's Prime Minister. Mark Carney pledged $1.8 billion in economic aid.

DW News

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Myanmar votes in low-opposition election under junta control

Myanmar has started voting in its first election since the military ousted the civilian government in 2021. Turnout has been low in the first of three phases of the general election, held under tight restrictions.

DW News

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Canadian navy exploring amphibious landing ship concepts

Canada is ramping up defence spending, and the Royal Canadian Navy is looking at how it can efficiently move equipment and personnel through the Arctic. The CBC’s Murray Brewster shares more on the plans.

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