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Fragile Gaza ceasefire faces fresh violations and humanitarian strain
International mediators report the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile after recent skirmishes and contested evacuations, with aid deliveries still insufficient to meet civilian needs according to UN and NGO briefings. The truce has allowed partial hostage releases and troop withdrawals but negotiators warn the lull could collapse without sustained diplomatic pressure and increased humanitarian access.
Trump administration鈥檚 global policy shifts reshape alliances and trade
Observers say US policy under President Trump accelerated protectionist trade measures and tighter immigration enforcement, provoking tensions with European allies and prompting new transactional alignments with Gulf partners and others. Analysts link these moves to a broader realignment that includes tariffs, defence cooperation changes, and intensified diplomacy with strategic rivals.
Ukraine peace efforts continue amid limited battlefield changes
Talks aimed at ending Russia鈥檚 war in Ukraine have continued through 2025 but produced no decisive settlement, with negotiations in multiple venues and a high-profile Trump鈥揚utin meeting failing to deliver a breakthrough. Fighting persists in eastern Ukraine while both sides manoeuvre diplomatically over territorial and security guarantees.
US military strikes on suspected drug traffickers spark regional controversy
US forces carried out strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific against vessels alleged to be involved in drug trafficking, causing scores of deaths and prompting condemnation from Venezuela, which accused Washington of destabilising actions. The operations formed part of an intensified US campaign against maritime trafficking and drew international scrutiny over legality and civilian harm.
Guinea-Bissau junta sets one-year transitional charter after coup
Following the 2025 coup, Guinea-Bissau鈥檚 military junta adopted a one-year transitional charter that suspends the constitution and vests the junta with authority over political reforms until elections at the end of the transition, according to Reuters reporting. Neighboring states and regional bodies have expressed concern; Nigeria granted asylum to an opposition leader sheltered in its embassy in Bissau.
Belarus releases 123 political prisoners after US lifts sanctions
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski and Maria Kalesnikava, after the United States lifted sanctions, a step governments say could open the way for diplomatic engagement but raises questions about long-term reforms. Western officials remain cautious, stressing the need for sustained political change and verification.
Czech Republic appoints Andrej Babi拧 as prime minister for second term
Andrej Babi拧 of ANO was appointed prime minister of the Czech Republic for a second non-consecutive term after parliamentary manoeuvring produced a governing majority, according to Reuters coverage summarized in current-events roundups. The appointment follows a contentious election season and will test domestic and EU-level relations with Prague.
African Union deploys election observation mission to C么te d鈥橧voire
The African Union announced deployment of a 31-member election observation mission to monitor legislative elections in C么te d鈥橧voire on 27 December 2025, aiming to assess the campaign, polling processes and the post-election environment. The mission will publish an impartial final report with recommendations to strengthen democratic governance.
Canada to join EU Security Action for Europe, expanding defence cooperation
Canada agreed to join the EU鈥檚 Security Action for Europe initiative to deepen defence-industrial ties, granting Canadian firms greater access to EU markets and encouraging European investment in Canada鈥檚 defence sector, Reuters reported. The move signals closer transatlantic defence-industrial alignment amid growing geopolitical competition.
Thailand extradites Vietnamese activist amid human-rights concerns
Thailand extradited Vietnamese national Y Quynh B膽膬p, founder of an ethnic-minority rights group, to Vietnam despite protests from rights organisations, according to AP reporting cited in current-events summaries. Human-rights groups warned the extradition could endanger activists and fuel international criticism of Thailand鈥檚 human-rights record.
Spain dismantles helicopter-assisted drug-trafficking network
Spanish authorities dismantled a transnational drug-trafficking ring using helicopters to move hashish from Morocco to southern Spain, arresting several suspects in a coordinated European operation, according to AFP reporting. The seizure highlights evolving smuggling tactics and increased cross-border law enforcement cooperation in Europe.
Israel prepares strikes on Hezbollah amid evacuations in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for several southern Lebanese villages as it said it prepared airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions, raising fears of renewed escalation on the Israel鈥揕ebanon front. International actors urged restraint to avoid widening the conflict that has already destabilised the region.