Libyan Army Chief Dies in Plane Crash After Departing Ankara
Lieut. Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, Libya’s army chief, died in a plane crash after departing Ankara, Türkiye, along with four officers. PM Dbeibah calls it a national tragedy.
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Slovak PM Skates Through 7.5 km Visnove Tunnel to End 30-Year Delay
Slovak PM Robert Fico roller-skated through the 7.5 km Visnove tunnel on December 22, marking the end of a nearly 30-year project to ease traffic on Slovakia’s D1 highway.
Milano Cortina 2026 Torch Relay Lights Up Naples Before Christmas 🎄🔥
The Milano Cortina 2026 torch relay reached Naples before Christmas, paused for the holidays, and will resume in Latina this Friday en route to Milan’s San Siro.
Korean WWII Families Sue to Remove Ancestors’ Names from Yasukuni Shrine
Ten Korean families sued to delist ancestors’ names from Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seeking 880 million won in damages over forced WWII conscription.
Tokyo Protesters Rally Against PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks and Nuclear Push
Tokyo residents rally against PM Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan authorities and push back on nuclear armament, defending Japan’s pacifist Article 9.
Libya’s Army Chief and Four Officials Die in Jet Crash near Ankara
Libya’s army chief of staff Mohammed al-Haddad and four senior military officials were killed when their Falcon 50 jet crashed near Ankara on Tuesday night.
Palestine Warns Israel’s 19 New West Bank Settlements a ‘Dangerous Step’
Palestine’s Foreign Ministry denounced Israel’s approval of 19 new West Bank settlements as a “dangerous step” that fuels tensions and undermines prospects for a Palestinian state.
Minor Radioactive Water Leak at Japan’s Decommissioned Fugen Reactor
On Dec 23, 20ml of tritium-tainted water leaked at Japan’s decommissioned Fugen reactor in Fukui. No workers exposed or environmental harm; leak now contained.
Venezuela Enacts Anti-Piracy Law to Safeguard Maritime Trade
On December 23, 2025, Venezuela’s National Assembly passed a law to defend navigation and trade freedom against piracy, blockades and other illicit acts, with penalties up to 20 years.
Inflation Rises Despite Summer Growth Under Trump
New data on Dec. 23 shows strong U.S. summer growth under Trump, but rising inflation keeps price pressures high.