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Israeli Airstrikes Target Houthi Rebels in Yemen

Israel launched airstrikes in Yemen against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, killing at least three people, in retaliation for alleged attacks against Israeli interests; the strikes targeted Sanaa airport, power plants, and ports used to transport Iranian weapons, according to Israel.

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Historic Gymnastics Medals Tarnished by Judging Controversy

At the Paris Olympics, Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles won gold, silver, and bronze in the women's floor exercise, marking a historic moment for Black female gymnasts; however, a judging dispute led to Chiles' medal being revoked.

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Kim Jong-un Vows "Hardened" Anti-US Policy Amid Trump's Return

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced a "hardened" anti-US policy, citing the US-South Korea-Japan alliance and Donald Trump's return to the White House as reasons; this comes amid North Korea's increased military cooperation with Russia and heightened tensions in the region.

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DAX Closes 2024 at Record High Despite Global Uncertainty

The German DAX index concluded 2024 at 19,909 points, exceeding expectations despite global political instability including a rightward shift in European elections, French government uncertainty, Trump's US election win, and Germany's collapsed coalition. Gold prices also reached record highs.

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Putin's 2025 New Year Greetings Reflect Shifting Foreign Policy Priorities

President Vladimir Putin's 2025 New Year's greetings excluded leaders of Abkhazia and Syria due to leadership changes, omitted former French President Sarkozy amid strained relations, but included former German Chancellor Schroeder due to personal ties; the list reflects a nuanced approach to foreig...

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Ukraine Urges Syria to Expel Russian Forces Amidst Geopolitical Shift

Following Assad's removal, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga visited Syria on Monday, urging the expulsion of Russian forces, while simultaneously sending 500 tons of wheat flour as aid; this follows Russia's intervention in Syria's civil war since 2015 and Assad's recent removal from power.

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Rising Treasury Yields Dampen U.S. Stock Futures

U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday morning due to rising Treasury yields, threatening the typical year-end "Santa Claus" rally; the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures all declined.

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Syria and Ukraine Hold Talks Amidst Post-Assad Power Shift

On December 18, Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Ukraine's foreign minister in Damascus, marking a significant diplomatic event following the December 8 ousting of Bashar al-Assad and aiming to establish strategic partnerships, including continued wheat aid from Ukraine.

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BRICS Expands Despite Key Absences

Russia concluded its BRICS chairmanship by adding nine partner countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cuba, but failed to secure key members like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who are wary of antagonizing the West, while BRICS aims to create a new global payment system to bypass Western sanctions.

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France Completes Troop Withdrawal From Chad

France completed its military withdrawal from Chad by the end of 2023, following a Chadian demand, ending a long-standing defense agreement amid growing anti-French sentiment and Chad's closer ties with Russia.

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Israel's Resilient Tech Sector Poised for 2025 Boom

Despite ongoing conflict, Israel's 2024 startup ecosystem mirrored global trends, exceeding European performance with record M&A activity, including Blackstone's $800 million investment in Priority Software; 2025 is expected to see a startup boom driven by war-related technologies and returning entr...

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Azerbaijani Airliner Crash Fuels Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions

An Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, 2023; Azerbaijan accuses Russia of shooting it down with anti-aircraft fire, leading to a diplomatic crisis despite Russia's apology and promise of a full investigation.

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