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Thailand Launches Airstrikes on Cambodia - Trump Peace Deal in Peril

Thailand carried out airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, risking collapse of a Trump-brokered ceasefire as thousands flee and regional tensions spike. Diplomatic pressure is mounting to prevent wider conflict.

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1 trillion - China’s trade surplus tops $1 trillion for the first time

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"The resistance and its weapons are our honor and glory" — Khaled Mashal

SPX 6,870 ↑ 0.19% Dow 47,955 ↑ 0.22% Nasdaq 23,578 ↑ 0.31% Gold 4,239 ↓ 0.10% BTC 92,057 ↑ 1.80%

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Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia - Trump brokered ceasefire at risk

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has sharply escalated with cross-border airstrikes that threaten to derail a recent US-brokered ceasefire. The clashes have forced thousands to flee and raised regional alarms about wider instability.

Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire will enter second phase very shortly

Israel and Hamas appear to be moving toward the second phase of a fragile ceasefire even as hard questions remain over prisoner returns and weapons. Officials warn implementation will be delicate and could collapse if either side balks.

Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London to discuss US peace plan

Ukrainian and European leaders are convening in London to review a US-backed peace text as tensions rise over Washington's role. Accusations between leaders and pressure from US negotiators complicate fragile diplomacy.

China vows to defend sovereignty over Taiwan as US unveils new strategy

President Trump’s new national security strategy has rattled global capitals and provoked a range of official responses from Beijing and Moscow. China and Russia are publicly framing the document to protect their own strategic narratives.

China exports rebound 5.9 percent in November

China’s export data stunned markets with a sharp rebound that pushed the nation’s trade surplus past historic levels. Economists note strong non US demand and currency moves are reshaping global trade flows.

Japan summons China envoy after fighter jet radar lock incident

A dangerous air intercept incident has sharply raised tensions between Tokyo and Beijing after Chinese jets reportedly locked radar onto Japanese fighters. Japan summoned Beijing's ambassador and warned against further escalation.

Trump signals he will weigh in on Netflix Warner Bros takeover

The blockbuster Netflix takeover of Warner Bros has drawn personal scrutiny from President Trump, who signaled potential intervention. Regulators, rivals and lawmakers are scrambling to assess antitrust and market consequences.

Lawmakers press for release of second boat strike video

The Trump administration faces mounting congressional and public pressure over lethal military strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. Lawmakers demand transparency and the Pentagon is reviewing footage that could be released.

Supreme Court to weigh Trump power to fire independent agency members

The Supreme Court will consider a major separation of powers case over the president's authority to fire independent agency officials. The outcome could reshape executive control over federal regulators.

Congress moves to pass roughly 900 billion dollar defense policy bill

Congress released the defense bill text that funds the Pentagon for the year ahead and tightens economic tools aimed at China. The package includes tech bans, troop pay raises and other strategic measures.

One year after Assad's fall Syria surveys a fragile recovery

One year after the fall of Bashar al Assad, Syria is fractured and rebuilding under new leadership while families of the missing remain in limbo. The transition has eased some international ties but deep domestic challenges persist.

WFP warns six million people are starving in Sudan

Sudan’s civil war and paramilitary assaults have deepened a humanitarian catastrophe with mass displacement and acute hunger. International agencies warn millions face starvation and the UN is struggling to meet soaring needs.

Benin soldiers announce coup then government says it was foiled

Benin briefly faced a military mutiny that authorities say has been quashed, exposing fragility in West African democracies. The attempted coup underscores regional insecurity and could reverberate across neighboring states.

India confronts mass air travel crisis amid IndiGo chaos

India faces a major aviation crisis as the dominant carrier struggles with operations and investor alarm. Separately a nightclub fire in Goa has prompted arrests and suspensions amid investigations into safety failures.

Indonesia flood toll tops 900 with fears of starvation in worst hit areas

A run of natural disasters is inflicting widespread damage from Indonesia to Hawaii and Australia. Officials warn of worsening conditions and mounting human and infrastructure losses as rescue operations continue.

BlackRock singles out AI infrastructure winners as spending heats up

Investors and asset managers are repositioning around AI and tech winners even as concerns grow about market excesses. BlackRock and others highlight infrastructure plays while debate rages over AI's risks and firm valuations.

US stock futures flat as investors await Fed meeting and likely rate cut

Markets are on edge heading into a key Fed meeting as investors weigh growth, inflation, and possible rate moves. Japan’s revised GDP numbers add to global uncertainty while banks and brokers forecast shifting policy paths.

Ukraine credits sea drones with pushing Russian forces back

Ukraine continues to adapt its strategies with sea drones and layered attacks while Russia steps up sorties and strikes on infrastructure. NATO and allied air defenses respond as the conflict evolves into new operational phases.

Mayor elect Mamdani offers tips to evade ICE in viral message

US immigration policy and enforcement remain front and center as local leaders and advocates clash with federal action. Mayor elects and critics offer guidance and protest as raids and detentions continue across jurisdictions.

Nigeria secures release of 100 abducted schoolchildren

Nigeria reports progress after a mass abduction crisis while investigators probe grisly crimes including alleged organ harvesting. Officials say hundreds of kidnapped schoolchildren have been freed but security concerns persist.

United Nations halves its 2026 emergency aid budget amid funding squeeze

The United Nations is cutting its 2026 emergency aid appeal as agencies warn of impossible choices amid record humanitarian needs. Donor fatigue and competing crises force the UN to scale back ambitions even as demand rises.

Water leak at the Louvre damages hundreds of historic books

A water leak at the Louvre has damaged rare books and antiquities weeks after a high-profile heist, raising fresh concerns about museum security and preservation. Officials are assessing the scale of the cultural loss.

Trump blows up at congressman immediately after issuing pardon

The president’s use of pardons and public attacks on allies has sparked fresh domestic political turmoil. Critics and allies alike are reacting to public rebukes of pardoned lawmakers and a widening cycle of intra party conflict.

European allies to rally support for Ukraine as US pressure mounts

European capitals are coordinating to sustain support for Ukraine even as US policy and pressure shift. Allies promise reassurance forces and diplomatic engagement to shore up Kyiv and manage Russia's likely responses.

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