Thousands in Havana Protest U.S. Embargo, Demand End to Blockade
Over 700,000 Cubans marched outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana, calling for an end to the decades-long U.S. blockade and removal from the terrorism sponsor list.
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Rival Protests Surge in Seoul After President Yoon’s Impeachment
Thousands rally in Seoul as rival protests over impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol divide the nation following his controversial declaration of martial law.
Tragic Car Attack at German Christmas Market Leaves 5 Dead, Over 200 Injured
At least five people are dead and over 200 injured after a car plowed through a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities have arrested a suspect as debates over migration and security intensify.
Yemen’s Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Strike on Central Israel
Yemen’s Houthi movement claims it struck a ‘military target’ in central Israel’s Jaffa area with a ballistic missile, escalating regional tensions.
HTS Leader Vows Syria Will Not Threaten Arab Nations
HTS leader Ahmad al-Shara pledges Syria will not threaten Arab nations, seeks economic growth, and meets with U.S. officials as they consider lifting HTS’s terrorist designation.
U.S. House Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a temporary funding bill to avert a government shutdown after last-minute negotiations prompted by President-elect Donald Trump’s intervention.
Six Dead in Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia’s Kursk Region
Six people have been killed and ten injured in a Ukrainian missile attack on the town of Rylsk in Russia’s Kursk region, according to local authorities.
UN Extends Congo Peacekeeping Mission for Another Year
The UN Security Council has extended its peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for another year, aiming to support peace and stability efforts in the conflict-torn nation.
China’s Red Cross Provides $100,000 Aid to Earthquake-Hit Vanuatu
China’s Red Cross Society has donated $100,000 to assist Vanuatu after a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the island nation, causing deaths and injuries.
Ukraine Receives Bodies of 503 Fallen Soldiers from Russia
Kyiv announced it has received the bodies of 503 Ukrainian soldiers from Russia, highlighting the high human cost of the ongoing conflict between the two nations.