Tokyo Rally: Citizens Demand PM Takaichi Retract Taiwan Remarks
A rally of Japanese citizens took place in Tokyo on December 23, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her remarks on Taiwan and rejecting calls for nuclear armament.
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Plane Crash Near Ankara Kills Libya’s Army Chief and Four Officers
Libya’s army chief of staff Mohammed al-Haddad and four senior officers died when their Falcon 50 crashed south of Ankara on December 23, authorities say.
Palestine Decries Israel’s 19 New West Bank Settlements as ‘Dangerous Step’
Palestinian Foreign Ministry on 23 Dec calls Israel’s approval of 19 new West Bank settlements a ‘dangerous step’ that threatens rights and stability.
Tiny Tritium Leak at Japan’s Decommissioned Fugen Reactor Contained
A small 20ml tritium leak at the decommissioned Fugen reactor in Fukui was contained on December 23, 2025, with no health or environmental impact, JAEA reports.
Venezuela Passes Anti-Piracy Law to Protect Trade Freedom
Venezuela’s National Assembly approved a law this week to protect maritime trade routes and punish piracy with up to 20 years in prison, in response to recent U.S. oil seizures.
US Summer Growth Strong but Inflation Keeps Rising
New data on Dec 23, 2025 show strong US summer growth under Trump but stubborn inflation continues to rise, challenging claims of falling living costs.
Russia Claims Control of Two Villages, Zelenskyy Condemns Holiday Strike
Russia said it seized two eastern Ukrainian villages on Dec 23 as Zelenskyy condemned a holiday strike that killed civilians and triggered power outages.
US Doubts M23 Exit From Uvira as Clashes Continue
Washington says M23’s pledge to withdraw from Uvira in eastern DR Congo isn’t complete, as skirmishes persist and locals report fighters in police uniforms nearby.
Pre-Christmas Strikes Knock Out Power Across Ukraine
Just ahead of Christmas, Russia’s massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine knocked out power nationwide and killed at least three people, including a child.
Israel Says No Full Withdrawal from Gaza or Syria, Plans New Settlements
Israel’s defense minister vows never to fully withdraw from Gaza or Syria and teases new Nahal settlements in northern Gaza.