Senegal Elected to Lead ECOWAS Commission (2026–2030)
Senegal was chosen to head the ECOWAS Commission for 2026–2030, marking its first presidency as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye pledges stronger regional unity.
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China Slams Japan for Hyping Carrier Drills
Chinese mainland spokesman Jiang Bin rejects Japan’s warning over routine carrier drills, accuses the Japanese side of harassment and urges reflection on the Nanjing Massacre legacy.
EU Extends Venezuela Sanctions Until January 2027
The EU Council has extended restrictive measures on Venezuela until January 10, 2027, keeping asset freezes and travel bans in place for 69 listed individuals.
China Urges International Community to Press Japan to Eradicate Militarism
At a Dec 15 press briefing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese mainland spokesperson Guo Jiakun calls on the global community to urge Japan to eliminate residual militarism, citing new Unit 731 evidence.
Australia Considers Tougher Gun Laws After Bondi Beach Shooting
Australian PM Albanese says he will consider tougher gun laws after a Bondi Beach mass shooting killed 15, marking the country’s deadliest gun violence since 1996.
Six Teens Hurt in Brooklyn Party Shooting 🚨
Six teenagers, aged 15-17, were injured outside a Brooklyn party in Cypress Hills early Sunday. Police suspect gang ties; all victims are stable.
Ex-President Yoon Indicted for Allegedly Provoking DPRK to Justify Martial Law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and 23 others were indicted for allegedly provoking the DPRK to justify a December 2024 martial law, special prosecutor Cho Eun-seok says.
Father and Son Identified in Bondi Beach Shooting That Killed 16
Police say a father and son were behind the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 16 at a Jewish celebration. The father died on scene; his son remains in critical condition.
Jeannette Jara Concedes as Kast Wins Chile’s Runoff
Leftist Jeannette Jara conceded to Jose Antonio Kast in Chile’s presidential runoff on December 14, 2025, marking a major political shift as Kast wins with 54% of the vote.
Zelenskyy Heads to Berlin for US-Backed Peace Talks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US envoys including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Berlin on Dec 14 to push a US-backed peace plan and demand binding security guarantees.