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UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg warned the Security Council that Yemen is closer to a return to full-scale conflict than at any point since the 2022 ceasefire, as fighting intensifies on multiple fronts, causing casualties among both military and civilians. He called for immediate de-escalation and warned that Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping could trigger a wider regional confrontation between the US and Iran.
A senior police official in Gaza City was killed in an Israeli drone strike, as deadly attacks resume following the breakdown of a tenuous ceasefire. The Israeli military claimed the target was a Hamas commander, a charge denied by Gaza authorities.
The Kennedy Center's board voted to close the venue for two years and restore President Donald Trump's name, defying a court order. Critics call it an attempt to sidestep judicial rulings, while the center faces mounting legal challenges.
Cuba has held a series of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late President Fidel Castro, amid a severe economic crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions. The commemorations included an international book fair, art exhibitions, concerts, and meetings of leftist delegates from across the Americas.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Colombia refused to admit a military rescue team, while Colombia denied political motives. The dispute came as the 72-hour survival window passed, with at least 273 dead and over 3,800 injured from Monday's earthquake.
Vietnam's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on December 10 marking the 42nd anniversary of UNCLOS 1982, reaffirming its commitment to full implementation and peaceful resolution of maritime disputes. The statement emphasized the Convention's role in global ocean governance and Vietnam's ongoing cooperation with international partners.
Sudanese military and government sources report that RSF forces and allies have entered Kurmuk, a strategic border town with Ethiopia, as army troops withdraw. The RSF says it inflicted heavy losses, while local authorities claim the army is defending fiercely. The town changed hands earlier this year amid Sudan's ongoing civil war.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake damaged major hospitals in Cali, forcing medical teams to prioritize critical patients while rescue crews worked around the clock. Despite immense pressure, the city's health system initially stabilized thanks to effective coordination.
A federal judge has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students, citing insufficient evidence of civil rights violations. The ruling is a setback for the administration's broader legal campaign against universities over pro-Palestinian protests.
A new extreme heatwave is gripping Europe, with record temperatures in London and widespread alerts across France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. Over 135 million people face scorching conditions, as experts link the intensifying heat to climate change.
