Zelensky says Ukraine needs a 60-day ceasefire to hold a referendum on a proposed peace deal.

China has opposed international recognition of Somaliland, urging respect for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity amid rising secessionist tensions.

President Lee Jae Myung apologises to victims’ families, pledging accountability as unanswered questions persist one year after fatal crash.

Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah joins reformist party, agreeing to become prime minister if alliance wins March elections.

China is holding military drills around Taiwan as a warning against “separatist forces”.

Trump says negotiations to end the Ukraine war have advanced, but unresolved territorial and security issues continue to complicate talks.

China will deploy UBTECH’s Walker S2 humanoid robots at a Vietnam border crossing to support inspections, patrols and logistics operations.

A helicopter on a medical rescue mission crashed near Kilimanjaro’s Barafu Camp, killing five people, including tourists and crew.

North Korea’s leader says missile production remains central to deterrence as Pyongyang prepares a new five-year development plan.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said persecution of Christians in Nigeria must end, stressing zero tolerance for religious violence.

Macron condemns US visa restrictions on EU officials, warns against intimidation undermining European digital sovereignty and regulatory autonomy.

An explosion and fire at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol kills two, injures others, with rescue efforts ongoing.

Newly released Epstein files reveal a Balmoral email asking Ghislaine Maxwell for “inappropriate friends”, with no wrongdoing alleged.

The US denies visas to European officials and activists accused of pressuring American platforms to suppress speech.

The Supreme Court blocks Trump’s effort to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, siding with Illinois officials.

Brazil’s Supreme Court has approved a temporary release for jailed ex-president Bolsonaro to undergo a hernia operation on Christmas Day.

The US FCC has barred new models of DJI and foreign drones over security risks, though existing devices remain unaffected.

The US embassy assures Nigerians that visas issued before January 1, 2026, will not be affected by new travel suspensions.

Trump has said it would be “smart” for Venezuela’s Maduro to leave power as US ramps up oil sanctions.

US authorities pursue another tanker near Venezuela, citing sanctions evasion, as oil seizures deepen diplomatic and military tensions.