U.S. Launches Major Strike on ISIS in Syria After Deadly Attack
U.S. forces carried out Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria on December 19, targeting ISIS sites after a December 13 attack killed three Americans.
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Israel and Lebanon Meet to Discuss Hezbollah Disarmament
Israel and Lebanon met in Naqoura on Dec 19, 2025, to discuss Hezbollah’s disarmament and safe return of displaced villagers, aiming to boost border security and economic cooperation.
Guterres Demands Immediate Release of 10 Detained UN Staff in Yemen
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Dec 19 condemned the detention of 10 more UN staff by the Houthis in Yemen, raising the total to 69 and threatening vital humanitarian aid.
500 Marines Deployed to Arizona Border for Enhanced Security
Around 500 Marines from Camp Pendleton have deployed to Yuma, Arizona to reinforce barriers and boost surveillance along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Zelenskyy in Poland: New Era in Security & Energy
On his first visit to Poland since August, President Zelenskyy and Karol Nawrocki pledge stronger security ties and joint LNG projects to make Poland a key energy hub.
EU OKs €90B Loan for Ukraine Despite Bloc Split
EU leaders approved a €90 billion loan to back Ukraine through 2027, but bloc splits and a funding gap mean the story is just beginning.
Paraguay’s Soybean Exports Caught in Diplomatic Crossfire
Paraguay, one of the top global soybean producers, is forced to reroute exports through neighbors due to diplomatic ties, squeezing its farmers and cutting competitiveness.
Streaming Wars Heat Up: Netflix vs Paramount Skydance for Warner Assets
Netflix and Paramount Skydance are locked in a fierce bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets, shaking up the global streaming landscape.
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Overhaul Sparks New Migration Routes
President Trump’s 2025 immigration overhaul—from nationwide raids and suspended asylum claims to deportations to El Salvador—has sparked fear, legal battles and new migration routes.
New US Inflation Data Eases, Fuels Trump-Democrats Debate
Yesterday’s US inflation figures showed slower price rises, supporting Trump’s economic claims while Democrats and the Fed debate ongoing cost pressures.