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Global tensions escalate with renewed Thailand-Cambodia border clashes and US-Venezuela conflict; peace efforts continue in Ukraine amid ongoing war.
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Renewed Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Causes Civilian Deaths and Displacement

Heavy clashes persist with the Royal Thai Air Force conducting airstrikes against Cambodian positions, resulting in at least nine civilian deaths and dozens injured. Thai military losses include three killed and 29 wounded, with thousands evacuating border towns amid escalating violenceSource 1Source 4Source 5.

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United States Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Increasing Tensions

The US Coast Guard has seized what President Donald Trump called the largest-ever oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, intensifying a pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This move marks a significant escalation in US-Venezuela relationsSource 3Source 4Source 12.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Finalizes 20-Point Peace Plan Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine is reportedly finalizing a detailed 20-point peace proposal with Russia, despite fresh overnight drone strikes reported by both sides. The plan aims to de-escalate fighting and push towards conflict resolution in the regionSource 4Source 5Source 7.

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Sudanese Armed Forces Conduct Drone Strikes on Oil Field in West Kordofan

Drone attacks by Sudanese forces on an oil field in Heglig, West Kordofan, have killed dozens, reflecting the ongoing instability and violence in the Sudanese civil warSource 4.

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Guinea-Bissau Military Junta Adopts Transitional Charter Suspending Constitution

The military junta in Guinea-Bissau has adopted a one-year transitional charter that suspends the constitution, restricts interim leaders from election participation, and centralizes authority until new elections are heldSource 4.

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Thousand Join Anti-Government Protests in Bulgaria Over Corruption

Mass protests involving tens of thousands of Bulgarians have erupted nationwide, accusing the government of systemic corruption and demanding transparency and reformSource 5.

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Major National Strike in Portugal Disrupts Travel, Schools, and Medical Services

Portugal faces widespread disruption as its two main trade unions call a strike affecting transport, education, and healthcare sectors, highlighting social and economic tensionsSource 5.

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Japan Condemns China-Russia Bomber Drills Near Its Airspace as Intimidation

Japan has criticized joint China-Russia military bomber exercises conducted near its territory, labeling them a provocative show of force that raises regional security concernsSource 7.

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Southern Transitional Council Captures All Southern Governorates in Yemen

The STC has taken control over Yemen's eight southern governorates, signaling a possible push for independence, while Saudi Arabia withdraws troops from Aden, reshaping regional dynamicsSource 4.

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Historic Anniversaries on December 11: Edward VIII’s Abdication, Kyoto Protocol Adoption, and UNICEF Founding

Today marks significant historical milestones alongside current events, including Edward VIII's 1936 abdication, the 1997 adoption of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, and UNICEF's founding in 1946, offering perspective on ongoing global challengesSource 2Source 6Source 10.