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Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a large drone attack aimed at President Vladimir Putin’s official residence, a claim Kyiv vehemently denies. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky says the allegation is fabricated to justify further Russian strikes and sabotage peace negotiations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held high-level discussions with top U.S. officials in Florida ahead of a critical meeting with President Donald Trump. The diplomatic engagement focused on the next steps in the Gaza cease-fire plan and regional security issues, as tensions and strategic priorities shape U.S.-Israel relations.

Russia accused Ukraine of attempting a drone assault on President Vladimir Putin’s official residence in the Novgorod region, a claim swiftly dismissed by Kyiv as baseless. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy labeled the allegation a fabrication and warned the narrative could be used to justify fresh Russian military actions.

Israel has become the first United Nations member to formally recognise the Republic of Somaliland’s independence, setting off diplomatic tensions across Africa and the Middle East. While Somaliland welcomed the move as historic, the United States under President Donald Trump has paused on endorsing recognition and expressed uncertainty about the region’s global significance.

Declassified documents reveal that two decades ago, U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin privately exchanged serious concerns about Pakistan’s nuclear weapons under military rule. Their candid discussions show that both leaders viewed Islamabad’s atomic arsenal as a risk to global security and feared the spread of sensitive nuclear material beyond state…

The United States has released military footage showing precision strikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria. The video release follows a major Christmas Day operation targeting extremist groups accused of violence, marking a significant moment in international counter-terrorism action in West Africa.

The U.S. Justice Department has defended a massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, dismissing references to Donald Trump in the files as unverified and sensational as public scrutiny of the materials intensifies.

The U.S. Embassy has issued a worldwide advisory for H-1B and H-4 visa seekers after the Department of State expanded online presence reviews for all applicants. The move, effective December 15, introduces broader vetting of social media and digital activity and is expected to lead to longer processing times globally.

A new set of photos retrieved from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has been made public by House Democrats, showing Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and several other prominent personalities. The release adds a new layer of intrigue to the already controversial case as lawmakers push for greater transparency around Epstein’s network.

In a carefully worded update, the Indian government has advised its citizens travelling to China to exercise “due discretion” and remain vigilant. While not a strict travel ban, the advisory hints at underlying diplomatic sensitivities and urges travellers to stay informed.