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Trump's hesitation on Venezuela military action reveals a U.S. strategy to pressure the regime via sanctions while avoiding direct clashes with Russia and China.

North Korea and Russia are launching joint tourism projects and infrastructure. With Russian tourist numbers doubling to 7,000 in 2025, new rail and air links between Moscow and Pyongyang are cementing the partnership.

As Ukraine faces its third Christmas at war with Russia, a Ukrainian parliament member speaks to NPR about the somber reality and the critical need for U.S. support.

As of December 26, 2025, Ukraine is observing its third Christmas amid the ongoing war with Russia. Peace negotiations continue, but tensions remain high on the ground.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a major increase in missile and shell production and unveiled an 8,700-ton nuclear sub, signaling a deepening military alignment with Russia.

Ukraine has struck key Russian oil refineries with drones and missiles during the Christmas holiday, escalating the conflict even as high-level peace talks with U.S. envoys continue.

Poland's air force intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft and tracked suspected smuggler balloons from Belarus, heightening tensions on NATO's eastern flank during the holidays.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a major expansion of missile production for 2026, state media reported. The move signals a deepening military alliance with Russia.

Russia's 'ghost fleet' of sanctions-evading oil tankers is using Turkey's Bosphorus Strait, creating a geopolitical dilemma for Ankara as it navigates pressure from NATO allies and its ties with Moscow.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans for new munitions factories to boost missile and shell production, a move widely seen as linked to its weapons support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Russia is delaying its 100-million-ton LNG production target due to Western sanctions, according to Reuters. This could fuel global supply uncertainty and bolster market share for competitors.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has hailed 'new ideas' following talks on a 20-point peace plan with U.S. envoys. Russia says it's still analyzing the proposals, as fighting continues on the ground.