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Volume 1 • Issue No. 363 • Updated Monday, December 29, 2025 at 04:05 PM UTC

US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantees as part of peace plan

The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though he prefers a longer commitment to deter Russia.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Multiple countries reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland as independent

A growing number of countries have rejected Israel's recognition of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation, warning of serious repercussions in the Red Sea region.

Sources: AP News


Trump and Netanyahu meet in Florida amid crucial Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in Florida at a critical moment for US-backed Gaza ceasefire efforts.

Sources: AP News


Winter storm brings blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills to US Upper Midwest

Sources: AP News


China threatens detention in Xinjiang over banned Uyghur songs

Sources: AP News


China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn external forces after US-Japan tensions

Sources: AP News


US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians

Sources: AP News


Iran's president declares full-scale war with the West

Sources: AP News


Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge'

The man accused of placing pipe bombs outside Democratic and Republican national committee headquarters told investigators he targeted political parties because they were in charge and someone needed to speak up about election concerns.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Brigitte Bardot, French sex symbol turned animal rights activist, dies at 91

Sources: AP News