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Hamas and Israel were working on a ceasefire deal when Hamas reportedly gave a list to Israel of 34 hostages it was willing to release.

Israel, Hamas give conflicting updates on hostage negotiations

A Kremlin supporter is claiming Russia is behind the sabotage of Baltic Sea cables linking Finland and Estonia.

Kremlin supporters brag of Moscow-led ‘sabotage’ in Baltic Sea on Russian TV

South Korea says that North Korea launched its first ballistic missile test of 2025 during U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit.

N. Korea launched first ballistic missile of 2025 during Blinken’s visit: Seoul

Philippine authorities are investigating the discovery of a suspected Chinese underwater drone and the presence of one of the world’s largest Coast Guard vessels, developments that are adding to rising tensions in the South China Sea. The region is the focus of ongoing disputes over territorial claims between China and the Philippines.

Chinese Coast Guard ‘monster ship,’ underwater drone enter Philippine waters

The man who ousted Assad in Syria has ties to terrorism. There are signs, though, he's trying to distance himself from that past.

Is the new leader in Syria more pragmatic than fanatic?

New reports suggest that Hamas is making a major comeback in Gaza with up to 23,000 fighters among the militant group's forces.

Hamas making comeback in Gaza with 23,000 fighters: Report

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team examined the evolving landscape of wargaming through the lens of female participation.

Women and the world of wargaming: Weapons and Warfare

A new report finds Hamas monitored Israeli border communities for at least seven years before the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.

Hamas gathered intel on Israeli border towns for 7 years: Israeli report

Russian President Vladimir Putin is cracking down on illegal migrants in Russia but will allow them legal status if they join the military.

Russia issues ultimatum to migrants, offers legal status for military service

The Pentagon revealed it is releasing one of the longest held prisoners at the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba.

US releases Guantánamo prisoner held without charge for more than 20 years

A new U.N. report claims Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war has brought the Palestinian healthcare system to the brink of collapse.

UN says Israel attacks put Gaza health care system on ‘brink of collapse’

Russia and Ukraine carried out their 59th prisoner exchange since the full-scale invasion began, with 189 Ukrainians and 150 Russians released in a deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The exchange highlights one of the few direct avenues of relief in a conflict now approaching its third year. Thousands of captives remain on both sides.

Hundreds of Ukrainian, Russian soldiers return home in largest prison swap

The U.S. announced it is sending another $6 billion in aid to Ukraine in the Biden administration's final days.

US to send nearly $6B to Ukraine in Biden administration’s final days

Ukraine is strapping shotgun-style cannons to FPV drones in order to counter the unmanned aerial threat from Russia.

Ukraine drones now carry small cannons, fiber-optic cables

A Russian-linked tanker suspected of cutting a Baltic Sea cable linking Finland and Estonia was reportedly loaded with "spy equipment."

Kremlin’s Baltic Sea sabotage ship was reportedly loaded with spy gear

Azerbaijan's president says Russia unintentionally shot down a jetliner over Kazakhstan.

Azerbaijan’s president says Russia unintentionally shot down jetliner

Finland detains Russian-linked tanker Eagle S for damaging Baltic Sea cables, including Estlink-2 power cable, amid sabotage concerns.

Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ tanker seized over Baltic cable sabotage

China announced on Friday, Dec. 27, it is leveling sanctions against seven companies over U.S. military support for Taiwan.

China levels sanctions on 7 companies over US military aid to Taiwan

Russia says it downed a Ukrainian F-16 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine's second potential loss since receiving jets from Western allies.

Russian missile shoots down Ukrainian F-16 in Zaporizhzhia: Reports

A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports Thursday, Dec. 26. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment happened not far from where he was about to board a flight, injuring a crew member with the U.N. Humanitarian Air Service.

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen airport where WHO chief was boarding plane

Christmas Day plane crash in Kazakhstan kills 38, with US officials suspecting Russian anti-aircraft system as cause of Azerbaijan Airlines disaster.

Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck Azerbaijan passenger plane

North Korea is reportedly losing a significant number of soldiers while supporting Moscow's war with Ukraine.

North Korean troops suffer significant losses fighting in Russia

Israel hit back at Yemen Thursday, Dec. 26 with multiple airstrikes following several days of Houthi missile launches.

Israel launches strikes on Yemen in retaliation for missile attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces launched an “inhumane” Christmas Day attack on Ukraine’s power grid. He said more than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and more than 100 drones targeted the energy infrastructure in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy says Russia launched ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack on power grid

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