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A U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire has expired, and Russia immediately launched more than 200 drones at Ukraine, killing at least one person. President Zelenskyy confirmed the attacks, which hit energy infrastructure and residential areas across multiple regions.
On December 12, thousands rallied in Bojnourd, northeastern Iran, in a mass demonstration organized by the Quds Force, the Revolutionary Guards' elite unit. Participants expressed strong support for the armed forces and Iran's regional policies amidst ongoing tensions. The gathering featured banners, portraits of commanders, and speeches lauding resistance and political loyalty.
A record 32.3 million people were internally displaced by conflict in 2025, surpassing displacement due to natural disasters for the first time. The global total reached 82.2 million, with conflicts in Sudan, Colombia, and Syria driving the surge.
Israel will compete in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna despite a boycott by five countries (Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Iceland) and calls from over 1,000 artists to ban it. Critics accuse the EBU of double standards, citing its ban on Russia while allowing Israel amid the Gaza war that has killed over 72,740 Palestinians.
The US Department of Energy announced the transfer of 53.3 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to nine companies, the latest move in coordinated efforts with the IEA to cool soaring oil prices amid geopolitical tensions. The release follows a larger 172-million-barrel plan approved by the Trump administration in March as part of the IEA's largest-ever coordinated reserve drawdown.
Israeli lawmakers have passed a bill establishing a special court with the authority to impose the death penalty on Palestinians accused of involvement in the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. Human rights groups warn the law undermines fair trial protections. The bill was approved with 93 votes in favor and none against in the 120-seat Knesset.
Episode 8 of 'Dorohedoro' Season 2 (Magic 20) has debuted, stirring excitement with dramatic twists focused on the fate of En. The episode delivers three new vignettes that deepen the chaotic world of the Hole and raise the central question: Is En really dead?
A new surge of gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has displaced hundreds and forced Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to stop operations at local hospitals. About 800 residents sought refuge inside an MSF facility before services were suspended due to safety risks. The ongoing clashes among powerful gangs, which have controlled much of the capital since 2021, continue to overwhelm efforts to restore security.
Iran’s embassy in London has published a list of alleged U.S. crimes, from the Vietnam War to Middle East interventions, in response to former President Donald Trump’s recent criticisms of Tehran. The move is seen as an open diplomatic effort to sway public opinion.
