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Deadly Terrorist Attack at Bondi Beach Hanukkah Event
At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach, described as Australia's worst terrorist attack. Two gunmen carried out the assault, with one killed and the other critically injured; a possible Pakistan link is emerging. Major cities worldwide, including Berlin and New York, have ramped up security for Hanukkah events.
Russia Captures Pokrovsk After Heavy Fighting in Ukraine
Russian forces claim to have captured Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast following months of intense combat in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Separate Russian strikes on Dnipro killed four and injured over 40, while barrages targeted Ukrainian ports and power grids. Attacks also hit Zaporizhzhia and Sumy, injuring 11.
US Service Members Killed in ISIL Attack in Syria
An ISIL member attacked a joint Syrian-American convoy in Palmyra, killing two US service members and one civilian interpreter, injuring three others before being killed. President Trump vows retaliation after the deaths of three Americans. Hamas confirms a senior commander killed in an Israeli strike.
Jimmy Lai Found Guilty in Hong Kong National Security Case
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been convicted in a landmark national security trial, drawing international attention amid China tensions. The verdict comes as China vows to boost consumption and faces persistent home-price slump. Authorities release November economic data showing challenges.
DRC and Rwanda Sign Peace Agreement in Washington
Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of DRC and Paul Kagame of Rwanda signed a peace deal hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., aiming to end their conflict. This diplomatic breakthrough occurs amid ongoing global tensions. Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including a Nobel winner, as US lifts some sanctions.
Southern Transitional Council Captures al-Mahrah in Yemen
In Yemen's civil war, the Southern Transitional Council announced capture of al-Mahrah Governorate from government forces in a major offensive. Israel issues evacuation orders in southern Lebanon for airstrikes on Hezbollah. Thai-Cambodian border fighting causes first civilian death.
Malaysia Airlines Ordered to Pay MH370 Families
A Beijing court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay CNÂĄ2.9 million each to families of eight missing Chinese passengers from the 2014 MH370 disappearance. The ruling revives attention to the unresolved case. Spanish court closes probe into Russian defector's killing.