🇺🇦 Russia-Ukraine War

Russian shelling continues with deadly strikes on towns in Donetsk; attacks on civilian infrastructure including Black Sea ports and wheat ships threaten food security. �

The Guardian

Russia has deployed nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles to Belarus, increasing strategic pressure and raising security concerns across Europe. �

The Times

Ukraine and Western nations are planning high-level diplomatic meetings in early January to coordinate defense and peace efforts. �

The Kyiv Independent

🇨🇳 China-Taiwan Tensions

China fired nearly 30 rockets in live-fire drills around Taiwan, significantly escalating military pressure and fueling fears of possible invasion activity. �

The Scottish Sun

🇾🇪 Yemen Conflict

The UAE withdrew its remaining troops from Yemen, deepening a rift with Saudi Arabia after strikes on UAE-backed forces — a development that could reshape the long-running civil war dynamics. �

Financial Times

🌍 Other Ongoing Conflicts (Context)

Sudanese civil war remains active with massive displacement and intense fighting between rival military factions. �

Wikipedia

Gaza war (Israel-Hamas) continues with severe humanitarian impact despite previous ceasefires. �

Wikipedia

The Cambodian-Thai border conflict has seen renewed clashes after earlier ceasefires. �

Wikipedia

Other insurgencies and civil conflicts persist in various regions like Ethiopia’s Amhara and eastern DRC (Goma offensive). �

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