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Massive Russian aerial assault hits Kyiv, causes widespread outages and casualties
Kyiv was struck by a large-scale Russian attack involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles that left parts of the city without power and caused fatalities and injuries, ahead of President Zelenskyy’s U.S. meetings. The assault lasted several hours and disrupted heating and services amid freezing temperatures
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy travels to North America for high-stakes talks with President Trump
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Canada then flew to Florida to meet U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a peace proposal and urgent security assistance. The trip coincided with renewed heavy Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, underscoring the urgency of allied support
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Canada pledges additional billions in aid to Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an additional CA$2.5 billion in economic assistance to Ukraine during Zelenskyy’s stop in Halifax, intended to bolster Kyiv amid intensified Russian attacks. The pledge was framed as part of broader Western support ahead of U.S.–Ukraine talks
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U.S.–EU and Canada defence and export cooperation expands
Canada agreed to join an EU initiative to deepen security cooperation and allow Canadian defence firms greater access to EU markets, aiming to strengthen transatlantic defense ties. The move is part of wider Western efforts to coordinate military-industrial support for partners under pressure
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Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire after deadly border clashes
Defence ministers from Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire to halt weeks of deadly border fighting, a deal intended to reduce civilian displacement and stabilize the frontier region. The truce follows renewed hostilities earlier in December that displaced hundreds of thousands and caused significant casualties
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Indonesia flood death toll rises amid cyclone season impact
Severe flooding in Indonesia, linked to the active North Indian Ocean cyclone season, has driven the reported death toll into the hundreds with many still missing and widespread damage. Authorities continue rescue and recovery operations as international organizations monitor the humanitarian situation
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China imposes sanctions on U.S. defence companies over Taiwan arms sales
Beijing announced sanctions on 20 U.S. defence companies in response to recent U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, escalating economic and diplomatic pressure between the two powers. The sanctions reflect growing Sino-American tensions over Taiwan and regional security
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Iranian navy seizes a foreign-designated oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s navy seized an oil tanker described in reports as 'foreign' while operating in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, heightening regional maritime tensions and prompting international concern over shipping safety. The incident follows a pattern of maritime confrontations in the area this year
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Chemical attack and stabbing injure workers at Japanese factory
At least 15 people were injured in a combined chemical agent exposure and stabbing at a factory in Japan, prompting emergency response and an ongoing investigation. Authorities have restricted access to the site while pursuing perpetrators and verifying the nature of the chemical agent
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Guinea-Bissau coup fallout: Nigeria grants asylum to opposition leader
Following the 2025 coup in Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria granted asylum to opposition leader Fernando Dias da Costa at its embassy in Bissau to protect him from detention by the military junta. The diplomatic move reflects regional responses to the coup and concerns about political repression
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Court orders Malaysia Airlines compensation related to MH370 families
A Beijing court ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay CN¥2.9 million (about US$410,000) to families of eight passengers of MH370, a ruling tied to long-running legal fallout from the 2014 disappearance. The decision adds to continued legal and emotional ramifications of the aviation mystery
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Israel issues evacuation orders in southern Lebanon amid planned strikes on Hezbollah
The Israeli military ordered evacuations of several southern Lebanese villages as it prepared airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions, increasing fears of escalation across the Israel–Lebanon front. The moves come amid ongoing regional tensions and preparations for military operations
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