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Indonesia Floods Death Toll Rises to 604
The death toll from floods in Indonesia has increased to 604 people killed, with 464 more missing. A landslide is also reported amid the ongoing crisis. This marks a significant escalation in the natural disaster's impact.
U.S. Troops Killed in ISIL Attack in Syria
An ISIL member attacked a joint Syrian-American convoy in Palmyra, killing two U.S. service members and one civilian interpreter, injuring three others. The attacker was killed in return fire. U.S. President Trump vowed retaliation with anti-ISIS strikes.
Russian Strikes Cause Power Cuts Across Ukraine
"Massive" Russian missile and drone attacks hit Ukrainian cities, prompting widespread power outages and civilian casualties. President Zelenskyy reported several deaths from the latest barrage. Ukraine responded with strikes on Russian oil terminals and ships.
Car Bomb Kills Russian General in Moscow
A car bomb assassinated Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow, as confirmed by Russian investigators. This incident heightens tensions amid ongoing regional conflicts. It follows reports of Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
Israel Issues Evacuation Order in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military ordered evacuations in southern Lebanese villages ahead of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets. Separate strikes near Sidon killed three alleged Hezbollah operatives. This escalates the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Belarus Releases 123 Political Prisoners
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski and Maria Kalesnikava, after the U.S. lifted sanctions. This marks a significant human rights development. It follows U.S.-Belarus diplomatic shifts.
Yemen Agrees to Largest Detainee Exchange
Yemen's government and Houthi rebels agreed to release 2,900 detainees in the war's largest swap. This comes amid ongoing civil war efforts. It involves coordination between conflicting parties.
Trump Pardons Former Honduran President
U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of cocaine trafficking, leading to his release from a West Virginia prison. This impacts Honduras-U.S. relations. Hernández was detained for aiding large-scale drug operations.
Trump Administration Recalls 30 U.S. Ambassadors
The Trump administration recalled nearly 30 U.S. ambassadors and senior diplomats worldwide in a major foreign service shakeup. This signals aggressive U.S. foreign policy disruptions. It began even before Trump's official term.
Spain Dismantles Helicopter Drug Network
Spanish authorities, with European partners, arrested six suspects in a network using helicopters to smuggle hashish from Morocco. The operation targeted southern Spain trafficking routes. It highlights ongoing war on drugs efforts.
Canada Designates New Terrorist Entities
Canada listed 764, Islamic State – Mozambique Province, Terrorgram, and Maniac Murder Cult as terrorist groups. This enhances national security measures. It addresses rising global extremism threats.
Cyberattack Hits France's Postal and Banking Services
A suspected cyberattack disrupted France’s national postal service and banking during the Christmas rush. Services were knocked offline amid high holiday demand. Investigations are ongoing into the source.