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Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean After Explosions; Owner Calls It ‘Act of Terrorism’
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this week, with its owner alleging the incident was a deliberate "act of terrorism." The ship went down in international waters between Spain and Algeria, leaving two crew members missing and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event. 
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this week, with its owner alleging the incident was a deliberate "act of terrorism." The ship went down in international waters between Spain and Algeria, leaving two crew members missing and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event. -
Hamas and Israel Exchange Accusations Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
Efforts to broker a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas have stalled amid mutual accusations of sabotage, despite reports of progress in recent negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The talks, which raised hopes for a phased agreement, have been overshadowed by a renewed war of words and escalating hostilities on the ground. 
Efforts to broker a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas have stalled amid mutual accusations of sabotage, despite reports of progress in recent negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The talks, which raised hopes for a phased agreement, have been overshadowed by a renewed war of words and escalating hostilities on the ground. -
Russia Targets Ukraine’s Power Grid on Christmas Day, Leaving Thousands Without Heat; Zelensky Calls Putin ‘Inhumane’
Russia launched a devastating missile and drone barrage against Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, plunging cities into darkness and leaving hundreds of thousands without heat amid freezing temperatures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the attacks as "inhumane," accusing Moscow of weaponizing the holiday to inflict maximum suffering. 
Russia launched a devastating missile and drone barrage against Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, plunging cities into darkness and leaving hundreds of thousands without heat amid freezing temperatures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the attacks as "inhumane," accusing Moscow of weaponizing the holiday to inflict maximum suffering. -
Dozens Feared Dead in Azerbaijani Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
A passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines has crashed near the city of Aktau in western Kazakhstan, with dozens feared dead. The Embraer 190 aircraft, carrying 67 people, including 5 crew members, was en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, when it went down. 
A passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines has crashed near the city of Aktau in western Kazakhstan, with dozens feared dead. The Embraer 190 aircraft, carrying 67 people, including 5 crew members, was en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, when it went down. -
Syria’s Rebel Factions Disband and Unite Under Defense Ministry After Assad’s Fall
In a historic development for Syria, rebel groups that long opposed the regime of Bashar al-Assad have agreed to disband and integrate under the nation's Defense Ministry, the transitional government announced on Tuesday. This move comes after the December 8 ousting of Assad, which ended decades of rule by his family and marked a turning point in the country's 13-year civil war. 
In a historic development for Syria, rebel groups that long opposed the regime of Bashar al-Assad have agreed to disband and integrate under the nation's Defense Ministry, the transitional government announced on Tuesday. This move comes after the December 8 ousting of Assad, which ended decades of rule by his family and marked a turning point in the country's 13-year civil war. -
Sudan Faces Escalating Famine Crisis as Government Withdraws from Global Monitoring System
Sudan is facing an unprecedented famine crisis fueled by a devastating civil war and compounded by its government's decision to withdraw from a critical global hunger-monitoring system. A report released by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) on Tuesday confirmed that famine has spread to five areas in the country and is projected to extend to ten regions by May. The report described the situation as a "deepening and widening of the food and nutrition crisis" driven by conflict and limited humanitarian access. 
Sudan is facing an unprecedented famine crisis fueled by a devastating civil war and compounded by its government's decision to withdraw from a critical global hunger-monitoring system. A report released by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) on Tuesday confirmed that famine has spread to five areas in the country and is projected to extend to ten regions by May. The report described the situation as a "deepening and widening of the food and nutrition crisis" driven by conflict and limited humanitarian access. -
Russian Ship Reportedly Breaks Down Amid Strategic Evacuation from Syria
A Russian cargo vessel tasked with transporting military equipment and personnel from Syria suffered a mechanical failure at sea, highlighting the logistical and strategic challenges Moscow faces amid its withdrawal from the war-torn nation. The incident, reported by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), underscores Russia's growing difficulties in maintaining its military presence and influence in the region following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. 
A Russian cargo vessel tasked with transporting military equipment and personnel from Syria suffered a mechanical failure at sea, highlighting the logistical and strategic challenges Moscow faces amid its withdrawal from the war-torn nation. The incident, reported by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), underscores Russia's growing difficulties in maintaining its military presence and influence in the region following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. -
Houthis Claim Responsibility for U.S. Fighter Jet Downing in Red Sea
The Yemeni Houthi movement, known as Ansar Allah, has claimed responsibility for downing a U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jet over the Red Sea, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. The incident, initially described by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as a "friendly fire" event, occurred Sunday when the USS Gettysburg mistakenly fired on the aircraft, which had taken off from the USS Harry S. Truman. 
The Yemeni Houthi movement, known as Ansar Allah, has claimed responsibility for downing a U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jet over the Red Sea, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. The incident, initially described by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as a "friendly fire" event, occurred Sunday when the USS Gettysburg mistakenly fired on the aircraft, which had taken off from the USS Harry S. Truman. -
Saudi Doctor Arrested in Germany’s Christmas Market Attack, Investigated for Five Murders
A Saudi national, Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, has been arrested on charges of murder and attempted murder following a car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The incident left five people dead, including a 9-year-old boy, and over 200 others injured. Authorities confirmed that the 50-year-old psychiatrist acted alone and remains in custody while investigations continue. 
A Saudi national, Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, has been arrested on charges of murder and attempted murder following a car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The incident left five people dead, including a 9-year-old boy, and over 200 others injured. Authorities confirmed that the 50-year-old psychiatrist acted alone and remains in custody while investigations continue. -
Houthi Missile Hits Tel Aviv, Injuring Civilians
Tel Aviv faced an unprecedented missile strike early Saturday as a projectile fired from Yemen's Houthi forces landed in the Jaffa district, marking a rare direct hit on Israel's commercial and diplomatic center. The attack injured more than a dozen people and further underscored the intensifying regional fallout from the ongoing war in Gaza. 
Tel Aviv faced an unprecedented missile strike early Saturday as a projectile fired from Yemen's Houthi forces landed in the Jaffa district, marking a rare direct hit on Israel's commercial and diplomatic center. The attack injured more than a dozen people and further underscored the intensifying regional fallout from the ongoing war in Gaza.
