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📅December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Global highlights include a powerful 7.6 earthquake in Japan with tsunami advisories, political shifts in Czech Republic, escalating Cambodia-Thailand border conflicts, and major developments in the Ukraine-Russia war and drug interdiction.
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7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan; Tsunami Advisories Issued

Japan was hit by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake causing injuries and power outages. Initial tsunami warnings were downgraded to advisories, with no nuclear damage reported so far. Coastal waves reached about 2 feet in height.Source 1Source 3Source 5Source 7

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Andrej Babiš Sworn In as Czech Republic Prime Minister

Following October parliamentary elections, Czech President appointed billionaire Andrej Babiš as the new prime minister, signaling political changes in Central Europe.Source 3

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Tensions Rise in Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict

Cambodian President Hun Sen pledged fierce resistance amid escalating military clashes with Thailand along their shared border, aggravating regional instability.Source 3

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US Pardons Ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández

Former Honduran President Hernández was released from U.S. prison after President Trump granted a pardon for drug trafficking convictions. Authorities in Honduras seek his extradition citing pending charges.Source 3Source 4

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Russian Iskander Missile Strike Targets Dnipro, Ukraine

Four people were killed and at least 40 injured after a Russian missile attack struck the city of Dnipro amid continued intense fighting in the Ukraine conflict.Source 4

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Russia Claims Capture of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast

Amid months of warfare, Russian forces announced taking control of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, amidst ongoing battles in the Donetsk region.Source 4

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Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 18 Civilians in Sagaing

An airstrike by Myanmar's Tatmadaw on a tea shop resulted in 18 deaths and 20 injuries, reflecting continued violence in the country's civil conflict.Source 3Source 4

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Netflix Agrees to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $72 Billion

In a landmark entertainment industry deal, Netflix announced plans to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, marking one of the largest mergers to date.Source 4

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US Navy Conducts Strikes on Alleged Drug Trafficking Vessel

The US Navy executed a missile strike on a Pacific Ocean vessel suspected of drug trafficking, killing four aboard and intensifying the US War on Drugs.Source 4Source 5

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Europe Strengthens Migration Controls with Tougher EU Policies

European Union officials are moving forward with a major migration overhaul involving accelerated deportations and increased detention facilities, reflecting growing concerns over border security.Source 3