Five Dead in Wisconsin Christian School Shooting, Including Shooter
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in five deaths, including the suspected shooter, and left at least five injured.
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German Chancellor Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Snap Elections Ahead
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses parliamentary confidence vote, paving the way for snap elections in February to resolve the ongoing political crisis.
Assad Evacuated to Moscow Amid Drone Strikes on Hmeimim Base
Syria’s Assad was evacuated to Moscow on December 8 after drone attacks targeted the Hmeimim base, as opposition forces closed in on Damascus.
Tragedy in Mexico: Mayor and Three Others Fatally Shot Amid Rising Violence
Mexican mayor Jesus Eduardo Franco and three others were fatally shot in San Luis Potosi, highlighting the severe threat local officials face from organized crime.
Myanmar’s Yangon Implements New Strategies to Mitigate Human-Elephant Conflicts
Yangon’s state-run authorities are implementing measures to control wild elephant movements and reduce conflicts with residents, as a herd of 30 elephants roams near Bago Yoma forest.
Chinese Mainland Pushes Back Against U.S. Tariff Hikes
The Chinese mainland has formally opposed the U.S. tariff increases on select goods, urging the removal of these measures deemed violations by the WTO.
France Sends Urgent Aid as Cyclone Chido Ravages Mayotte
France has deployed maritime and aerial operations to provide emergency aid to Mayotte following Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm to hit the island in nearly a century, with potentially thousands of casualties.
Scorching Heatwave Hits Southeast Australia: Millions on Alert
Millions in southeast Australia are preparing for a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C, prompting fire bans and emergency warnings.
EU Takes Steps to Connect with Syria’s New Leadership
The EU’s top diplomat for Syria is set to visit Damascus to establish connections with Syria’s new government, reinforcing the bloc’s commitment to regional stability and cooperation.
Serbian Foreign Minister to Visit the Chinese Mainland in December
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric is set to visit the Chinese mainland from December 19 to 21, fostering diplomatic ties at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.