Trump orders strike on ISIS in Nigeria, wishes 'Merry Christmas to the dead terrorists'
The United States Africa Command stated that the strike in Sokoto was conducted "at the request of Nigerian authorities" and killed multiple terrorists.
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Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
Ukraine, US negotiators discussed how to bring peace closer, Zelensky says
Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed Martin for US F-35 maintenance failures - Bloomberg
Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro confirms son's presidential pre-candidacy in official letter
"Given this scenario of injustice, I have decided to indict Flávio Bolsonaro as a pre-candidate to the Presidency," former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro said in an official letter.
Stabbing in Boden, north Sweden leaves one dead two injured - Aftonbladet
A serious violent crime occurred in Boden in the north of Sweden on Thursday, according to an article in Swedish news outlet Aftonbladet.
Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy
Russia's foreign ministry said that the United States was reviving piracy and banditry in the Caribbean Sea by blockading Venezuela and reaffirmed its support for Maduro.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees missile launch, KCNA says
The submarine project is part of the ruling party's effort to modernize North Korea's navy, one of five key policies the party is pushing to develop the nation's military capabilities, KCNA said.
Perth police arrest Australian man linked to Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre, explosives found
Despite the evidence presented, the accused claimed he is “not a violent person.”
White House orders US forces to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuelan oil for next two months
The White House has directed US forces to prioritize the "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for the next two months, aiming to use economic pressure over military action.
US continues to support Syria dialogue with Kurdish-led SDF following Aleppo clashes - analysis
An unnamed official at the US State Department said the US was continuing to support dialogue between the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian transitional government.
Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witness says
The blast occurred in Maiduguri, a city that has been at the heart of an Islamist insurgency waged by Boko Haram and its offshoot, Islamic State West Africa Province, for nearly two decades.
US, Iran trade barbs at UN Security Council over nuclear negotiations
The two countries held five rounds of nuclear talks prior to a 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June, which Washington joined by striking Iranian nuclear sites.
Australia’s New South Wales passes sweeping gun, anti-terror laws after Bondi Hanukkah attack
The New South Wales state parliament passed the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill early morning after the upper house approved the bill by 18 votes to eight during an emergency sitting.
