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Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia displace over half a million people
Cambodia reports that two weeks of deadly border clashes with neighboring Thailand have displaced more than 500,000 people as officials and regional leaders prepare for talks to ease tensions.
US tech exports enable Chinese surveillance of Tibetan refugees in Nepal
Associated Press reporting says US-made technology is being used by Chinese-linked systems to track Tibetan refugees in Nepal, part of broader proliferation of surveillance tech from China to at least 150 countries.
Ukraine–Russia peace talks described as 'proceeding constructively' by Moscow
Russia says talks on a US peace plan for Ukraine are proceeding constructively, as diplomatic engagement continues amid ongoing battlefield tensions and strikes.
Russian strikes hit Odesa port, causing civilian casualties
A Russian missile strike on Odesa port damaged infrastructure and killed at least eight people while injuring dozens, according to Ukraine’s emergency service reporting on recent attacks.
US plans expansion of immigration enforcement with billions in new funding
Reuters reports the Trump administration is preparing a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026, seeking billions in new funding to expand workplace raids and enforcement operations.
More than 600 dead in Indonesian floods and Cyclone season continues
Wikipedia’s December 2025 events summary reports Cyclone Senyar and floods in Indonesia have killed hundreds, with the toll rising to 604 dead and many more missing amid rescue and relief operations.
At least two U.S. service members killed in ISIL attack in Syria
A US Central Command account says an ISIL-affiliated attacker opened fire on a joint Syrian–American convoy near Palmyra, killing two U.S. service members and one American interpreter and wounding others.
Honduran ex‑president Juan Orlando Hernández pardoned and released in US
AFP via France 24 reports former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández was released from a US prison in West Virginia after a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.
France to build a new aircraft carrier as defense spending increases
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans for a new aircraft carrier as part of France’s expanded defense spending and capability investments.
Court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay families of MH370 passengers
A Beijing court ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay CN¥2.9 million (about US$410,000) to families of eight missing MH370 passengers, according to Reuters/AP coverage summarized in current-events reporting.
Thailand and Cambodia officials hold regional diplomacy as fighting continues
ASEAN foreign ministers and regional actors are convening to address the Thailand–Cambodia border crisis and calls for de‑escalation amid disputed reports of mercenary involvement.
Saudi Arabia quietly expands alcohol access for non‑Muslim residents
Saudi authorities have expanded access to the kingdom’s only alcohol store for non‑Muslim Premium Residency holders, part of gradual social policy shifts reported by ABC News.