Putin alleges Ukraine drone attacks on his residence, Rising global instability in 2026

Chinese military drills near Taiwan in 2025 spark concerns, disrupting global rare earth markets and prompting supply chain reassessments amid escalating tensions in the region. (Discovery Alert )

Russian President Vladimir Putin alleges Ukraine launched drone attacks on his residence, escalating tensions and potentially hindering peace talks, but Ukraine denies the claims, calling them "lies" to undermine negotiations. (The Guardian - Kate Nicholson)

Iran Front Page: Ukraine reportedly launched 91 kamikaze drones targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, in a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: Ukraine denies Moscow's claim of a drone attack on Novgorod, a residence of Putin

Top Stories: Ukraine denies attacking Putin's residence with drones, calling allegations lies to undermine peace talks

A US think tank predicts rising global instability in 2026, citing potential hotspots in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, and Africa, warning of increased tensions and potential armed clashes that may escalate into major crises worldwide. (BOL News )

Minute Mirror: US think tank forecasts increased tensions between Pakistan and its neighbors, India and Afghanistan, in 2026, citing potential conflict escalation in the region.

Geo News: Report warns of potential armed clashes between Pakistan and neighboring India and Afghanistan in 2026, citing escalating tensions and unresolved conflicts in the region.

The EastAfrican: Africans may face increased strife in 2026 due to persistent conflict

China revises Asimov's laws, promotes open-source AI, and drafts regulations to oversee chatbot development, aiming to lead the global robotics and AI industry while ensuring user protection and market competition. (Forbes )

BBC News: China proposes draft regulations to oversee chatbot development, addressing concerns around data security, content moderation, and user protection, aiming to establish a standardized framework for the industry.

News - South China Morning Post: China's tech companies promote open source AI to prevent monopoly, leveraging market for substitutes

US launches strike on Venezuelan dock facility, targeting alleged drug boats, as part of intensified pressure campaign against the government, marking a potential first US land strike in the country. (CBC )

Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS: A US strike, allegedly by a CIA drone, targets Venezuela, prompting silence from Maduro's government, amid rising tensions and unconfirmed reports of the operation's details and objectives.

La Jornada: US launches attack on port facility, President Trump confirms, amid escalating pressure on Venezuela, with details of the operation remaining undisclosed.

Reforma: US President Trump claims a major Venezuelan installation was attacked last week, but details of the incident remain undisclosed.

Kremlin demands Ukraine's withdrawal from Donbas as a condition for a ceasefire, setting a key term for potential peace negotiations in the ongoing conflict. (Dailynewsegypt - Daily News Egypt)

Coalition conducts targeted air operation at Mukalla port, intercepting unauthorized weapons shipment in a limited strike, aiming to disrupt illicit arms trafficking in the region. (https://saudigazette.com.sa/ )

Venezuela's military downs suspicious aircraft near Colombian border, citing unidentified flight and lack of clearance, amid heightened security measures. (Noticias de Colombia | El Colombiano )

Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes on UAE-backed forces in Yemen, escalating regional tensions and complicating the conflict amid intercepted arms shipments and recent port strikes. (FT )

Iran Front Page: Saudi-led coalition intercepts large UAE-bound arms shipment destined for Yemeni separatist forces, escalating regional tensions and conflict in the war-torn country.

The Washington Times stories: News: Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's Mukalla port over a UAE shipment of weapons for separatists

NYT > World News: Saudi-led coalition strikes port in southern Yemen, targeting UAE-bound arms for separatists

Ukrainian President Zelensky states that ceding territories is against the law, suggesting a referendum and emphasizing the need for troop withdrawal (Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS )

Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating a recent ceasefire agreement following fatal border clashes, sparking renewed tensions between the two nations. (https://saudigazette.com.sa/ )

Egypt and UAE collaborate to finalize economic partnership, aiming to boost investment, trade, and competitiveness between the two nations, fostering regional growth and cooperation. (Dailynewsegypt - Daily News Egypt)

Colombian President Gustavo Petro declares 30-day economic emergency, granting him authority to implement new taxes and raises minimum wage by 23.7%, the largest increase in 25 years, to address fiscal challenges and boost worker purchasing power. (MercoPress )

MercoPress: Colombian President Gustavo Petro announces 23.7% minimum wage hike, the largest in 25 years, including transport subsidies, to boost worker purchasing power.

US and Chinese private firms collaborate on orbital supercomputing, leveraging space-based computational infrastructure for enhanced processing capabilities. (La Jornada )

Vietnam ships its first commercial chip batch to Japan, meeting the country's stringent quality and reliability standards in a significant export milestone. (Tuổi Trẻ Online - Tin mới nhất - RSS Feed )

Canada seeks to diversify exports beyond the US amid strained relations, prompting Cabinet to explore new trade opportunities and mitigate economic risks. (Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories - Zi-Ann Lum)

Chinese companies establish presence in Dubai's free trade zones to bypass trade barriers and access new markets, expanding their global reach and economic influence. (News - South China Morning Post - Aileen Chuang)

India overtakes Japan as the world's fourth-largest economy, with projections to surpass Germany by 2026, driven by rapid economic growth and development. (News - South China Morning Post - Agence France-Presse)

Mercosur accelerates Canada free trade talks, seeking diversified trade partnerships and economic growth amid stalled EU negotiations, to boost regional economy. (Financial Times - Michael Pooler, Ilya Gridneff, Ciara Nugent)

European markets exhibit mixed performance amid US-Ukraine peace talks and decreased liquidity, influencing investor sentiment and trading activity. (Mix Vale )

Copper prices surge 35% due to global shortage concerns, driven by rising renewable energy demand and supply chain disruptions, sparking market volatility and investment interest. (UK news | The Guardian - Phillip Inman)

The Hang Seng Index opened flat, with tech shares showing mixed results, as Nio surged 5% amidst sector divergence in early trading. (Dimsum Daily )

Asian stocks seesaw amid Bank of Japan's monetary policy outlook and China's economic report, sparking market volatility and investor uncertainty in the region. (富途牛牛 )

Hang Seng Index surges 30% in 2025, driven by top-performing stocks, marking a significant rebound in the market. (CryptoRank )

The Mexican Stock Exchange concluded the year as one of the world's top 10 most profitable markets, solidifying its position in the global financial landscape with impressive performance and returns. (La Jornada )

Vice President JD Vance takes the lead in 2028 Republican primary polls, securing 51% in New Hampshire, according to recent surveys, positioning him as a strong contender. (uk - Ben Blanchet)

El Salvador's President considers extending his term, sparking concerns about democratic institutions and potential constitutional changes to bypass term limits, raising regional and international attention. (Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS )