UN Teams Answer Gaza City Rescue Call as Winter Aid Ramps Up
UN humanitarians answered a Gaza City Civil Defense distress call this week, coordinating rescues and evacuations, while ramping up winter aid and addressing West Bank displacements.
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Venezuela Rejects U.S. Court Sale of Citgo Parent
Venezuela’s vice president rejects the sale of Citgo parent company PDV Holding, calling it fraudulent after a U.S. court approved a $5.9B bid.
Jakarta Symposium Links Development to Human Rights
Jakarta hosted a symposium on Dec. 2, 2025, where experts from the Chinese mainland and Indonesia explored how development advances human rights and global cooperation.
Sumatra floods leave 712 dead, 507 missing
Recent floods and landslides in Sumatra have killed 712 people and left 507 missing, displacing over 1.1M. Indonesia ramps up rescue efforts amid infrastructure and telecom challenges.
Maduro Pledges Loyalty Amid US Military Pressure on Venezuela
Amid growing U.S. military pressure, President Maduro vows loyalty at a Caracas rally as anti-drug strikes spark bipartisan concern in Washington.
US-Russia Ukraine Peace Talks Stall at Kremlin
US-Russia talks on a U.S.-proposed Ukraine peace plan ended at the Kremlin on December 2 without a deal, as diplomatic and battlefield uncertainties persist.
Malaysia to Restart MH370 Search on December 30
Malaysia will restart the search for flight MH370 on December 30, with Ocean Infinity conducting intermittent seabed operations over 55 days.
China, Russia FMs Unite to Protect WWII Victory Legacy
Chinese FM Wang Yi and Russian FM Sergei Lavrov met on December 2, 2025 to call for safeguarding WWII victory outcomes, opposing colonial revisionism and reinforcing regional stability.
Journalist Among Three Palestinians Killed in Gaza Strikes
Three Palestinians, including journalist Mahmoud Wadi, were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, highlighting ongoing violence since the October 10 ceasefire.
China, Canada Forge Stronger Trade Ties at Toronto Forum
The Canada-China Forum on Trade and Investment Cooperation convened in Toronto on Dec. 1, uniting over 150 leaders to boost ties across clean energy, automotive electronics and tech innovation.