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Morning Briefing: Dec. 8, 2025

Thailand launches airstrikes along disputed border with Cambodia

UK, Qatar jointly announce $11.2M for Rohingya, host communities in Bangladesh

UN 'appalled' by drone strikes in Sudan killing dozens

Colombia’s Petro seeks probe into bodies washing ashore, suspects US strikes

Trump says he used tariffs as leverage to end wars globally

Trump says talks with Canadian, Mexican leaders 'productive'

Honduran electoral body reports serious security breach in vote reporting system

UPDATE - Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has not read peace proposal

Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has not read peace proposal

Israel’s Netanyahu rejects calls for withdrawal from Israeli-occupied Syrian territories

Reactions mixed after South Africa withdraws 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians

UN committed to supporting Syrian-led transition: Guterres

UPDATE - ECOWAS to deploy troops to Benin after coup attempt

UPDATE - UN, EU, regional blocs condemn coup attempt in Benin

Over 80,000 Israeli soldiers treated for psychological disorders since Gaza war, official says

UPDATE - Doha Forum 2025 concludes as global challenges dominate agenda

Israeli army kills Palestinian, wounds 3 others in West Bank attacks

PKK/YPG halts celebrations marking Assad regime’s fall in Syria

Situation in Benin ‘totally under control’ after coup attempt: President

Jordan, US discuss Gaza agreement, regional stability

West African bloc ECOWAS to deploy regional troops to Benin after coup attempt

Türkiye achieves milestone in international space governance

UN official highlights deep family separations, urges inclusive vision for Syria’s future

Sudan’s army intercepts RSF drone attack on civilian facilities in Blue Nile state

Egypt categorically rejects any Israeli attacks on Syrian territory

UPDATE: Polling for Hong Kong Legislative Council ends with over 31% turnout

Jordan, EU discuss strengthening partnership, implementing Gaza ceasefire

Over 80,000 Israeli soldiers treated for psychological disorders since Gaza war, official says

Sudan says paramilitary RSF must disarm, withdraw from cities for any political settlement

British photographer Martin Parr, famed for vivid portraits of UK life, dies at 73

Japan hyping ‘so-called radar illumination’ to build up tension: China

Doha Forum 2025 concludes as global challenges dominate agenda

Lebanon says ceasefire implementation must include Israel’s obligations, not just Hezbollah

UN special rapporteur says Israel’s actions 'normalized,' welcomes European boycott of Eurovision

Congolese army accuses Rwanda, M23 rebels of bombing in eastern DR Congo

Red Cross official paints grim climate picture, highlights Türkiye's mitigation role

US envoy hails Syria’s ‘epic, heroic’ achievements in 1 year since Assad’s fall

Global shift in children’s reading habits: Authors and educators warn of declining attention

How digital childhood is being rewritten: Global experts warn of new risks and opportunities

At least 17 migrants found dead in half-sunken dinghy off Crete, Greece

African Union, ECOWAS condemn Benin coup attempt, express support for government

INTERVIEW – SDF making ‘major mistake,’ federalism and political decentralization off the table: Syrian minister

UPDATE 2 - Benin's interior minister says coup attempt foiled, urges public to continue daily activities

Russia claims taking control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine

Türkiye’s foreign minister meets Somalia’s president in Doha

Trump Jr. says US will not be 'big idiot with the checkbook'

Hungarian premier to visit Türkiye on Monday