World Dec 30 Escalation in Yemen threatens to reignite civil war and heighten Gulf region tensions By Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Dec 30 Khaleda Zia, first female prime minister of Bangladesh, dies at 80 Her rivalry with Sheikh Hasina defined Bangladeshi politics for a generation. Bangladesh's interim government has announced a three-day mourning period. By Julhas Alam, Associated Press
World Dec 30 Eurostar shuts down Channel Tunnel travel thanks to power supply problems and a stuck train Traffic was expected to resume gradually on Tuesday afternoon. By Alex Turnbull, John Leicester, Associated Press
World Dec 30 Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in active service, Moscow says The announcement comes at a critical time for peace talks, with negotiators still searching for a breakthrough on key issues, including territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. By Associated Press
Science Dec 30 2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say The analysis from World Weather Attribution researchers, released Tuesday in Europe, came after a year when people around the world were slammed by the dangerous extremes brought on by a warming planet. By Alexa St. John, Associated Press
Dec 30 China unleashes live-fire show of force near Taiwan on second day of military drills By Johnson Lai, Kanis Leung, Associated Press Taiwanese officials report that some live rounds have landed closer to the island than before, increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Continue reading
Dec 30 Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city of Mukalla over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press It further strains ties between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, which had been backing competing sides in Yemen's decade-long war against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Continue reading
Dec 30 Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026, including Doctors Without Borders By Melanie Lidman, Sam Mednick, Associated Press The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs said the organizations that will be banned on Jan. 1 did not meet its new requirements for sharing staff, funding and operations information. Continue reading
Dec 30 Trump says the U.S. 'hit' a coastal drug loading facility in Venezeula as tensions escalate By Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert, Associated Press The operation moves closer to shore strikes that so far have been carried out by the U.S. military in international waters in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. Continue reading
Dec 29 Watch 3:58 Trump warns Hamas must disarm for Gaza peace deal to reach next phase By Nick Schifrin, Janine AlHadidi President Trump announced a first ground attack on Venezuela and endorsed Israel's position in Gaza. The president, who has declared himself the president of peace, said Hamas must disarm before any progress can be made in finalizing a peace deal… Continue watching