Zelenskyy appoints military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as Head of the Presidential Office, replacing Andriy Yermak. The move signals a shift to a “security-first” strategy amid critical peace talks.
A New Year’s Eve fire at the “Le Constellation” bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 and injured 100. A lit flare reportedly ignited the wooden ceiling, trapping guests in a chaotic inferno.
Happy New Year 2026! We enter the “Year of the Fire Horse,” promising energy and bold action. From the Winter Olympics in Italy to the FIFA World Cup in North America, 2026 is a year of global spectacles.
The UAE officially ends its military presence in Yemen following a Saudi airstrike on Emirati-linked cargo and a 24-hour expulsion ultimatum from the Yemeni government.
Zelenskyy dismisses Russian claims of a drone attack on Putin’s residence as a “fake story” designed to justify new strikes on Kyiv and stall peace talks. He warns this is a “deceitful tactic” to avoid ending the war.
Netanyahu lands in Florida for his sixth meeting with Trump in 2025. His flight over ICC states France and Italy, despite active arrest warrants, highlights the limits of international courts.
The US is on pace for the largest single-year murder rate decline in history in 2025. Data shows a near 20% drop nationwide, with major cities seeing massive reductions in violent crime.
Thailand and Cambodia signed an immediate ceasefire on Saturday to end weeks of deadly border clashes. The deal freezes troop movements and aims to return displaced civilians after fighting killed over 100 people.
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes against UAE-backed separatist forces in eastern Yemen on Friday. The attack follows the STC’s seizure of oil-rich provinces, signaling the collapse of the anti-Houthi coalition.
Jair Bolsonaro released a handwritten letter from custody endorsing his son Flavio for the 2026 presidency. The move sidelines other right-wing contenders and sets up a clash with Lula.