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December 27, 2025 5:13 PM December 27, 2025 5:13 PM

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United States faces major Flight Disruptions due to Winter Storm

In the United States, thousands of flights were cancelled or delayed due to a severe winter storm which hit the northeast during peak holiday travel. Around 1,600 flights were cancelled and 7,400 delayed, with major disruption at New York, as well as Boston, Chicago and Toronto airports as of last n...

December 27, 2025 4:46 PM December 27, 2025 4:46 PM

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China imposes Sanctions on 10 individuals and 20 US Defence Firms over Taiwan Arms Sales

China’s foreign ministry has announced the sanctions against 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence companies over arms sales to Taiwan. Among those targeted are the founder of defence firm Anduril Industries and nine senior executives from the sanctioned companies. They are also banned from entering Ch...

December 27, 2025 11:49 AM December 27, 2025 11:49 AM

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Thailand, Cambodia sign ceasefire agreement to halt fighting along their disputed border

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to halt fighting along their disputed border. Thai Defence Minister Natthapon Nakpanich and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Seiha signed the agreement today at a border checkpoint in Thailand’s Chanthaburi province. Bot...

December 27, 2025 11:34 AM December 27, 2025 11:34 AM

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Russia launches missile attacks on Kyiv ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Florida meeting

The Ukrainian ​capital Kyiv came under a massive Russian attack in the early hours today, with explosions sounding in the city, and air defences ​in operation. Media reports said that Russia launched several Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, four Iskander ballistic missiles, and a group of Kalibr cruise ...

December 27, 2025 11:07 AM December 27, 2025 11:07 AM

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet US counterpart Donald Trump in Florida

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he will meet his US counterpart, Donald Trump, in Florida during the weekend, as talks continue on ending the full-scale war against Russia. Talking to reporters in Kyiv, President Zelensky said he expected the meeting to take place on Sunday and ...

December 27, 2025 10:19 AM December 27, 2025 10:19 AM

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Syria: 8 people killed, over 18 injured in explosion ⁠strikes Alawite mosque in Homs

In Syria, eight people were killed and more than 18 others were injured when an explosion ⁠struck an Alawite mosque ​in Homs province. According to the State news agency SANA, the attack targeted the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighbourhood of Homs during Friday prayers. Init...

December 27, 2025 8:50 AM December 27, 2025 8:50 AM

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Turkish security forces detain 115 suspected members of ISIS group

Turkish security forces have detained 115 suspected members of the ISIS terrorist group during nationwide operations linked to possible attacks planned around Christmas and New Year celebrations. According to a statement issued by the Istanbul Prosecutor's Office, the arrest warrants were issued for...

December 27, 2025 8:11 AM December 27, 2025 8:11 AM

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Israel becomes 1st country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent nation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intended to immediately expand cooperation in agriculture, health, and technology. Somaliland's President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, has described the development as a historic moment. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, in a statement said, the tw...