Libya’s Army Chief Killed in Plane Crash Near Ankara
Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Haddad and four others died when their Falcon 50 jet crashed near Ankara on December 23, 2025. Turkish and Libyan officials have launched investigations.
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China Opposes Japanese Official’s Nuclear Arms Remarks
The Chinese mainland Foreign Ministry rejects a senior Japanese official’s nuclear weapons remarks, urging Japan to uphold international law and its constitution amid regional stability concerns.
Florida Talks on Ukraine: ‘Productive’ Progress but Hurdles Remain
Envoys from the U.S., Ukraine and Russia met in Florida on December 202021, 2025, for “productive” talks on a 20-point peace plan, but deep strategic divides mean a breakthrough remains elusive.
China Protests US FY2026 Defense Bill, Urges Drop of Anti-China Provisions
China protests the US Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act’s anti-China provisions, urging Washington to drop them and uphold the Busan summit agreements.
Trump Expands US Entry Restrictions to 40 Countries Starting 2026
On Dec 16, 2025, President Trump expanded US entry restrictions to around 40 countries, effective Jan 1, 2026, reshaping global travel and visa policies.
IS Gunman Kills 2 U.S. Troops, 1 Civilian in Syria Ambush
Two U.S. service members and a civilian killed in IS ambush near Palmyra, Syria, marking the first fatal attack on U.S. troops since Assad’s fall.
Shoigu Sounds Alarm on Japan’s Military Buildup, Calls for Global Vigilance
Russian Security Council chief Sergei Shoigu warns of Japan’s military shift, urging the global community to stay vigilant amid concerns over growing militarism.
Trump says Russia’s size gives it the upper hand, disputes NATO promise
In a December POLITICO interview, Donald Trump said Russia’s size gives it an advantage in the Ukraine conflict and disputed any promise of NATO membership for Kyiv.
Shoigu Warns of Japan’s Rising Militarism
On December 11, 2025, Russia’s Shoigu warned that Japan’s shift toward militarism—from budget hikes to US arms deployment—could reshape regional security.
China Calls for Common Global Security via Multilateralism
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong urged multilateral cooperation for common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security at a UN Security Council briefing.