US Poised to Launch Gaza Peace Phase 2 as Hamas Signals Conditional Disarmament
US officials aim to launch Phase 2 of the Gaza peace plan by Christmas, as Hamas signals a phased disarmament amid a fragile ceasefire.
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West Bank Tensions: Two Palestinians Killed at Hebron Checkpoint
On December 6, 2025, Israeli troops shot two Palestinians at a Hebron checkpoint, highlighting renewed tensions and calls for clearer engagement rules in the West Bank.
Nightclub Fire in Goa Kills 25, Including Four Tourists
A tragic nightclub fire in Goa on December 6 killed 25 people, including four tourists, and injured six. Authorities launch inquiries as communities mourn.
China and Russia Launch 3rd Joint Anti-Missile Drill
The militaries of the Chinese mainland and Russia kick off their third joint anti-missile drill in early December, emphasizing it’s not aimed at any third party.
Forum Spotlights China–U.S. Diplomacy and 15th Five-Year Plan
Ambassador Xie Feng highlighted presidential diplomacy and China’s 15th Five-Year Plan as key drivers for new China–U.S. economic opportunities at a December 4 forum.
Dalian Exhibition Reveals 1629 Ming Edict on China-Ryukyu Ties
At Dalian’s Lyushun Museum, a 1629 Ming Dynasty edict to the Ryukyu Kingdom illuminates centuries-old tribute ties, cultural exchange, and East Asian diplomatic history.
US Firearms Fuel Caribbean Violence, New Report Warns
A December 2025 report finds the United States supplies most illicit firearms driving rising violence in the Caribbean, urging stronger export controls and port inspections.
CGTN Launches Global Survey Ahead of Pearl Harbor Anniversary
On the eve of the 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, CGTN invites global voices to reflect on December 7, 1941, and share insights on its lasting legacy and lessons for today.
Arab and Muslim States Reject Israel’s One-Way Rafah Plan
Foreign ministers from key Arab and Muslim states reject Israel’s one-way Rafah reopening plan, urging adherence to Trump’s two-way model to protect movement in Gaza.
U.S. and Ukraine Envoys Hold Productive Talks in Miami
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukraine’s Rustem Umerov held productive talks in Miami on Dec. 4–5, after their meetings with President Putin in Moscow to advance a U.S.-backed peace plan.