Russia launches New Year’s Eve strikes against Ukraine
Aerial barrage comes after Vladimir Putin vowed in year-end address that Russia will never retreat.
China’s Xi says reunification with Taiwan ‘inevitable,’ ahead of crucial vote on island
In his New Year’s address, Chinese leader urged a “common sense of purpose” by those “on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.”
Israel green-lights Cypriot aid plan for Palestinians as military pounds central Gaza
French, British, Greek and Dutch ships could carry aid directly to Gaza under new plan.
US Navy sinks Houthi rebel boats after Red Sea attack on container ship
The incident was the second attack against the vessel in just 24 hours.
Russia hammers Kharkiv after Ukraine’s attack on border city
Sunday’s assaults come a day after Moscow accused Kyiv of launching a deadly air attack inside Russia.
Serbia election protests mount in Belgrade
Election observers have condemned fraud and manipulation in the December 17 vote.