Chinese Mainland Fuels Zootopia 2’s Box Office Success
Disney’s Zootopia 2 is drawing global audiences, with nearly half of ticket sales from the Chinese mainland this season, highlighting the market’s strategic role in box office success.
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Rome to Charge €2 for Trevi Fountain Access from February 2026
Rome will introduce a €2 paid ticket for close-up access to the Trevi Fountain from February 1, 2026, tackling overtourism with free admission for residents and €6.5M in projected revenue.
UN: Gaza Famine Over, but Food Crisis Persists Amid Winter Challenges
The UN’s IPC reports Gaza’s famine is over after improved aid access, but warns the food crisis remains critical amid widespread displacement and winter hazards.
US Treasury Sanctions Maduro-Flores Associates, Extends Citgo License
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U.S. Launches ‘Hawkeye Strike’ in Syria After Deadly ISIS Attack
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Israel and Lebanon Hold Talks on Hezbollah Disarmament
Israel and Lebanon met in Naqoura on December 19, 2025, for talks on Hezbollah’s disarmament and the safe return of displaced residents to southern border villages.
Guterres Condemns Detention of 10 More UN Staff in Yemen
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns the Houthis’ detention of 10 more UN staff in Yemen—total now 69—and urges their immediate, unconditional release to restore critical humanitarian aid.
500 Marines Deployed to Strengthen Arizona Border Security
About 500 Marines have deployed to Yuma, Arizona, reinforcing barriers and monitoring activity under a new National Defense Area on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Zelenskyy Visits Poland to Deepen Security and Energy Ties
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Warsaw on December 19, 2025 to strengthen security, energy and reconstruction cooperation with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
EU Backs €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine Amid Internal Splits
On December 19, 2025, EU leaders approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, revealing deep splits over joint borrowing and setting up future debates on frozen Russian assets.