World News
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Israel becomes first country to recognize Somaliland; Trump 'not ready'
Israel became the first country to officially recognize Somaliland as an independent nation in a historic diplomatic move tied to the Abraham Accords framework.
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Israel FM accuses Palestinian Authority of aiding terror with ‘Pay-for-Slay’ after deadly attack
Two Israelis were killed in terrorist attacks in Israel on Friday, as officials accused the Palestinian Authority of misleading the world about its active terror payment policy.
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Nigeria says it shared intelligence to support US strikes on ISIS
Nigeria confirmed it shared intelligence with the U.S. ahead of Christmas night airstrikes against ISIS targets accused of killing Christians.
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Trio of Palestinians arrested for allegedly torching Christmas tree at Catholic church in West Bank
Three Palestinians accused of torching a Christmas tree and damaging part of a Nativity scene at a West Bank Catholic church were arrested.
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Russian forces near collapse in Kupyansk as Moscow allies concede city lost: report
Russian forces were reportedly cut off and surrendering in Ukraine's Kupyansk as supply lines fail. Only dozens of isolated troops remain in the strategic city.
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Australian prime minister announces national bravery honors after antisemitic terror attack
Australia announced a national bravery award for heroes who confronted ISIS-inspired gunmen during a deadly Hanukkah attack that killed 15 people in Sydney.
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Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians
Trump said the United States launched Christmas night airstrikes in Nigeria targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians in recent attacks.
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Christmas returns to Holy Land cities as Bethlehem’s Christian population dwindles, Nazareth remains strong
Christmas returns to Bethlehem amid ongoing concerns over Christian population decline from 86% in 1950 to just 10% today, while Nazareth enjoys growth.
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Zelenskyy encouraged by 'very good' Christmas talks with US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses optimism about Ukraine peace talks after Christmas conversation with U.S. envoys, as negotiations show progress.
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Poland scrambles jets on Christmas after detecting Russian reconnaissance aircraft near its airspace
Poland scrambled fighter jets on Christmas morning after detecting a Russian reconnaissance aircraft near its airspace over the Baltic Sea.
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Pope Leo XIV delivers first Christmas message calling for end to violence in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war
Pope Leo XIV delivers Christmas message calling for peace in Middle East and Ukraine, urging world leaders to reject violence and embrace dialogue.
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North Korea releases images of development of nuclear-powered submarine
New photos show North Korea's apparent progress in the development of a nuclear-powered submarine as Kim Jong Un condemns South Korea's efforts.
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Trump-backed candidate Asfura wins Honduras presidential election
Tito Asfura secured Honduras' presidency, defeating Salvador Nasralla and Rixi Ramona Moncada Godoy in a polarized campaign that shifts Central America's political landscape.
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Late-night joyride ends in disaster as driver smashes into towering Christmas tree on camera
Wild CCTV footage captures driver's joyride gone wrong as car crashes into Christmas tree in Kazakhstan square, toppling holiday display before fleeing.
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Christmas spirit returns to Jesus' birthplace after more than two years of war
Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem for the first time since the implementation of the U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
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Ukraine, US near 20-point peace deal as Putin spurns Zelenskyy Christmas ceasefire offer
Ukraine and U.S. near finalizing 20-point security framework as Zelenskyy reports 90% agreement on guarantees while Russia pushback signals changes needed.
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Pope Leo XIV says he’s ‘very disappointed’ after Illinois approves assisted suicide law
Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Cardinal Cupich unsuccessfully urged Illinois Gov. Pritzker not to sign controversial medical aid in dying legislation into law.
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Bukele challenges Hillary Clinton to take El Salvador's entire prison population after criticism
Bukele challenged Hillary Clinton’s allegations of torture at El Salvador’s CECOT prison, offering to release inmates if other countries accept them.
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