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Israel Arms Druze After Assad Druze militias in Sweida received weapons, salaries, and humanitarian aid, but internal splits limited their value as a stable partner. READ MORE

Macron: Greenland belongs to its people. Denmark stands as its guarantor.

Azerbaijan has said it would be difficult for the country to participate at this stage in an international force planned to maintain security in the Gaza Strip. Hikmet Hajiyev, an aide to the Azerbaijani President, said on December 22 that the United States had asked Azerbaijan to join the force, but no final decision had been made. He said a UN Security Council resolution on the plan does not clearly define rules of engagement, operational methods, or the scope of the mission. Hajiyev also noted that Azerbaijan’s recent conflict with Armenia makes it hard to gain public support for sending additional troops abroad. Source: Nikkei

JD Vance did a 90-minute workout with Navy SEALs. Activities included beach runs, log carries, ropes, and endurance drills.

Trump Recalls 30 Envoys in ‘America First’ Drive Washington has recalled nearly 30 U.S. envoys under its “America First” policy, with many of the affected diplomatic postings based in Africa. READ MORE

Israeli Defence Minister Katz: We will not withdraw an inch from Syria. We will establish new settlement centers in northern Gaza to replace evacuated settlements. We will never withdraw from Gaza.

Sudan: Up to 500 people reportedly died from cholera at a UAE-backed RSF detention facility in El Fasher.

Russia launched a massive missile-and-drone strike overnight, hitting Ukraine’s energy grid.

600+ drones and dozens of missiles targeted power infrastructure, especially in western Ukraine. Near-total blackouts hit Rivne, Ternopil, and Khmelnytskyi; emergency outages nationwide, including Kyiv and Odesa. Civilians killed and injured, homes and critical infrastructure damaged. Attack came days before Christmas, described by Ukrainian officials as deliberate “energy terror” during winter.

Can the U.S. Build Trump Class Battleship in 2.5 Years? The Constellation-class frigate, which utilized an existing design to save time, has faced delays of over 3 years, with its first ship now expected 7 years after the initial contract. For comparison, the Zumwalt-class destroyers, which were smaller at 15,000 tons, took 5 to 7 years per ship to build while suffering from massive cost overruns and tech-integration failures. READ MORE

Libyan Airstrip Emerges as Key RSF Supply Hub A remote airstrip in southern Libya has become a key supply route for Sudan’s RSF, enabling flows of weapons, fuel and fighters that reshaped battles in Darfur and beyond. READ MORE

Assad’s Luxury Exile in Moscow Assad lost power in 2024, but retained wealth, protection, and mobility. His family maintained luxury lifestyles abroad, while lower-ranking aides and staff faced abandonment and financial hardship. READ MORE

Nigeria: Suspected Plateau militants abducted 12 Muslims while they were heading to prayers in Gaji village, Bashar area of Wase LGA.

Sudan: UAE-backed RSF reportedly took control of Uluwa village west of Al-Rahad city in North Kordofan.

It was reported that UAE-backed RSF militias have regained control of the area.

Inside Putin’s War Information Bubble Russian battlefield briefings to Putin emphasize progress and downplay setbacks. This feedback loop reinforces Kremlin confidence despite contested territory and heavy casualties. READ MORE

Japan’s Naval Buildup Moves From Paper to Steel Japan is executing a simultaneous naval modernization across surface ships, submarines, missile defense, and strike systems. READ MORE

Sudan: The Sudanese Armed Forces took control of El Uba town in North Kordofan after RSF forces withdrew.

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Drones Over Security Concerns The FCC has barred new foreign-made drones from the U.S. market over security and spying concerns, a move expected to hit Chinese drone maker DJI hardest while leaving existing drones unaffected. READ MORE

Specifications of new US Navy Trump-class Battleship.