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Thai F-16 jets launch fresh airstrikes, says Cambodia on day 12 of renewed border clashes

Shelling kills 9 civilians, including 3 children, in Sudan's South Kordofan state

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Venezuelan president appeals to Colombian military for help amid Trump threats

Morning Briefing: Dec. 18, 2025

4 killed in latest US strike on alleged ‘narco-trafficking’ boat in eastern Pacific

Head of Organization of Turkic States highlights diaspora unity at Azerbaijani solidarity day reception

Greek lawmaker expelled from European Parliament group over assault on journalist

Growing demand in Morocco to end French dominance, promote Arabic language

Thousands protest industrial pollution in Tunisia’s Gabes

Israeli foreign minister claims interest in Syria deal despite ongoing occupation

Alliance of Sahel States establishes investment bank

French intelligence investigates spy device found aboard docked ship

Mexico's president urges UN to intervene in Venezuela to prevent 'bloodshed'

Ousted Guinea-Bissau leader’s wife under investigation in Portugal

Lafarge trial continues with defense arguments

UPDATE - India summons Bangladeshi ambassador amid tensions over diplomatic security

UPDATE - Gaza stabilization force should not protect one side over another, Qatar says

Iraq welcomes US Congress vote to repeal war authorizations

UPDATE 2 - Calm returns to Thai-Cambodia border after 11 days of clashes: Report

US, UAE discuss 'urgent' need for humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan: State Department

Southern African bloc urges Madagascar transitional government to initiate dialogue, hold elections, facilitate peaceful return of 'political exiles'

Investigation underway over alleged plan to attack mosque in Germany

UN chief speaks to Venezuelan president after US oil blockade

Washington, Moscow teams meeting this weekend to discuss Russia-Ukraine peace process: Report

Turkish foreign minister, UN relief chief meet in Ankara

Over 600 civilians flee Sudan’s South Kordofan as insecurity worsens: UN

Syria hails US Senate move to lift Caesar Act sanctions

Israeli army shells Quneitra in new violation of Syria’s sovereignty

UPDATE – Israeli prime minister announces $35B natural gas deal with Egypt

Israel releases 11 Palestinians from Gaza after months of detention

China urges Israel to curb illegal settlers' violence, lift restrictive measures on Palestinian economy

White House adviser accuses Venezuela of 'expropriation' of American assets to fund 'terrorism'

US secretary of state meets with Qatari premier amid efforts to launch phase 2 of Gaza ceasefire

US sanctions Mexican cartel, its leader for ‘fuel and oil theft’

Netanyahu announces $35B natural gas deal with Egypt

Belgian provincial government approves headscarf ban for students from next academic year

Ghana sends 54 military engineers to Jamaica after deadly Hurricane Melissa

Gaza stabilization force should not protect one side over another, Qatar says

Colombian President Petro backs Trump’s fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’ label

UN chief warns Yemen tensions risk wider regional escalation

UN chief urges 'restraint' after US oil blockade on Venezuela

China’s top diplomat extends support to Venezuela’s sovereignty in face of growing US pressure

Oman, India sign maritime, agriculture, research trade cooperation agreements

NATO agrees to nearly $3B military budget for 2026

Scientists record rare polar bear cub adoption in northern Canada

Gaza flood was 'utterly preventable tragedy,' says Amnesty International

Kazakhstan should not buy electricity from other countries, president says