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• Trump Orders Airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria - Says Attack Was 'Powerful and Deadly' President Trump announced and the U.S. military executed strikes against Islamic State affiliates in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night. Multiple official statements stressed the strikes aimed at groups accused of attacking Christian communities and were described as powerful and deadly.
• California Declares State of Emergency as Christmas Storm Triggers Mudslides A record-setting atmospheric river pummeled Southern California over the holiday, triggering mudslides, deadly floods, mass evacuations and a state of emergency declaration. Rescue operations and power outages continue as authorities warn of additional storms and debris flows.
• DOJ Reveals Over 1 Million New Epstein Documents... Review Could Take Weeks The Justice Department disclosed discovery of over one million additional documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Officials say review will take weeks and the trove has prompted calls for further scrutiny and transparency.
• Single Ticket Hits $1.817B Powerball Jackpot on Christmas Eve The Christmas Eve Powerball produced one of the largest jackpots in U.S. history with a single winning ticket. Authorities and lottery officials are processing the claim as the jackpot headline dominates holiday headlines.
• BNP Leader Tarique Rahman Returns to Dhaka After 17 Years in Exile Tarique Rahman, a leading BNP figure and potential prime minister, returned to Dhaka after 17 years in exile, drawing massive crowds and signaling major political shifts ahead of upcoming elections. His arrival raises questions about Bangladesh's political future and imminent power struggles.
• Zelenskyy Pitches New US Backed Peace Plan for Ukraine - Talks Continue Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged U.S. envoys on Christmas Day to discuss a new peace plan that adds fresh security guarantees for Kyiv. Officials described talks as constructive as U.S. negotiators and Ukrainian leaders explore a possible framework for de-escalation.
• Kim Jong Un Inspects New Nuclear Sub and Taunts South Korea's Progress North Korea showcased new images and signaled plans to intensify missile development while displaying progress on a nuclear-powered submarine. The moves escalate tensions in the region and underscore Pyongyang's continuing weapons advancement.
• US Tracks Down Runaway Oil Tanker Linked to Iran and Venezuela The U.S. military and Coast Guard tracked and moved to interdict a sanctioned oil tanker tied to Iran and Venezuela after it refused to stop for boarding. Officials say the vessel is part of a network evading sanctions and the operation underscores escalating enforcement actions.
• Turkey Detains 115 Suspects in Sweeping Raids to Thwart Holiday Attacks Turkish authorities conducted coordinated raids and detained scores of suspected ISIS operatives accused of planning attacks on Christmas and New Year events. Officials say the arrests disrupted multiple plots and targeted networks across Istanbul and beyond.
• Poland Scrambles Jets After Russian Recon Plane Near Baltic Airspace Eastern European air defenses were on alert as Polish fighters intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft near the Baltic and NATO scrambled jets after Russian long range flights near allied airspace. Officials say the incidents reflect rising tensions over military probing and signalling.
• Federal Judge Blocks ICE from Arresting Immigrants Who Show Up for Court in Northern California Federal courts issued rulings limiting federal immigration enforcement in parts of Northern California and a U.S. judge temporarily blocked the detention of a British researcher targeted by U.S. bans. The decisions reflect mounting legal challenges to the administration's immigration measures.
• Israel Unveils $110 Billion Arms Industry Plan to Reduce Reliance on Allies Israel announced an ambitious multibillion dollar plan to build an independent domestic arms industry while tensions over West Bank settlements and regional strikes continue. The moves signal a push for strategic autonomy amid wartime pressures and diplomatic debates.
• Senate Democrats Warn Over Trump Recall of Nearly 30 Career Diplomats Senate Democrats warned the White House after President Trump's recall of dozens of career diplomats, calling the move unprecedented and urging reconsideration. The dispute highlights friction between the administration and foreign affairs committees over staffing and diplomacy.
• Nvidia Strikes Deal to Acquire Groq in Largest Ever Chip Purchase Nvidia moved to acquire Groq in a major AI chip deal as the semiconductor industry consolidates and investors bet on AI compute demand. The purchases mark a record purchase for the chip sector and underscore the intensifying race for advanced accelerators.
• Trump Backed Candidate Nasry Asfura Declared Winner of Honduras Election Honduras' electoral authorities certified Nasry Asfura as the winner of a contested presidential race after weeks of counting and allegations. The outcome marks another Trump aligned victory in the region and may reshape US-Latin America ties.
• Rescue Helicopter Crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro Killing Five A rescue helicopter on a mission to Mount Kilimanjaro crashed, killing five people and prompting an international investigation. Authorities say the aircraft went down during a rescue operation and recovery teams are on site as officials probe causes.

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