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📅December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Global tensions rise with conflicts in Ukraine and Yemen escalating, US-Venezuela strains, and major peace deals and protests worldwide. Environmental and transport initiatives advance.
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Russian Missile Strikes Kill Four in Dnipro, Ukraine

A Russian Iskander missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed four people and injured at least 40 others amid ongoing conflict. This attack marks a severe escalation in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Source 4

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Russia Captures Pokrovsk after Intense Fighting

Russian forces announced the capture of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast following months of heavy fighting, consolidating control in the region. Source 4

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2025 Rafah Ambush: Anti-Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza

Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of the Israeli-backed Popular Forces opposed to Hamas, was fatally shot in Rafah, Gaza, by unknown gunmen, underscoring ongoing instability in the territory. Source 4

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Southern Transitional Council Captures All Southern Yemen Governorates

The Yemeni Southern Transitional Council seized control of al-Mahrah Governorate and all eight southern governorates from government forces; Saudi Arabia has retired troops from Aden, signaling a shift in the Yemeni Civil War. Source 4Source 6

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Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda Sign Peace Agreement

Presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame officially signed a peace agreement in Washington, D.C., hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to ease longstanding regional tensions. Source 4Source 6

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Five Civilians Killed in Shootout at Afghanistan-Pakistan Border

A shootout between Pakistani and Afghan soldiers at their shared border resulted in five civilian deaths and eight injuries, highlighting ongoing security challenges. Source 4Source 6

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Suspected Car Bombing in Mexico Kills At Least Five

A terrorist attack involving a suspected car bomb exploded outside a police station in Coahuayana, Michoacán, Mexico, killing five and injuring 12 others. Source 4Source 6

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U.S. Navy Conducts Military Strikes on Alleged Drug Traffickers

The United States Navy carried out a strike on a Pacific Ocean boat believed to be transporting illegal narcotics, killing four people onboard, as part of ongoing drug interdiction efforts. Source 4Source 6

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UN Launches Transport Decade with $150 Billion Commitment to Sustainable Mobility

The United Nations launched a global Transport Decade initiative, securing commitments including $150 billion from liner shipping industries to advance sustainable, inclusive, and resilient mobility worldwide. Source 7

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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Absent from Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony

Machado was absent from the Oslo ceremony where she won the Nobel Peace Prize; her absence and travel to Oslo elicited mixed reactions in Venezuela amid heightened US-Venezuela tensions. Source 3

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European Union Leaders Commit to Funding Ukraine's Needs for Two Years

EU leaders agreed to provide financial and military support to Ukraine for the next two years, though utilizing Russian assets remains a contentious issue. Source 3