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Ukraine broke off relations with Syria in 2022 after the ousted Syrian leader, Bashar al-Assad’s government, recognized swathes of Russian-occupied Ukraine as “independent” Russian-backed areas.

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A single ticket drawn Wednesday night won the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever.

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I’ve Been the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees for a Decade. This Is the Crisis I See. 25/12/2025

Populist rhetoric is numbing us to the plight of others.

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A long-neglected one-act from a theatrical master offers the key to enjoying your family gatherings.

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North Korea Unveils the Completed Hull of What It Calls a Nuclear Submarine 25/12/2025

The debut followed the North’s first test of a new surface-to-air missile and the arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered attack sub for a port call in South Korea.

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Why China, a One-Party State, Is Backing Elections in This Country 25/12/2025

The vote in Myanmar, widely seen as a sham, is a bid for legitimacy by the military government. It is also a way for Beijing to exert its influence there.

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Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan 25/12/2025

The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.

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Kennedy Center’s Christmas Eve Jazz Show Canceled After Trump Name Added to Building 25/12/2025

Chuck Redd, a jazz musician, said he canceled his annual concert after President Trump’s name was affixed to the Washington building’s facade.

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Intense Storm in Southern California Brings Heavy Rain and Forces Evacuations 25/12/2025

Forecasters said heavy rain was expected to drench much of Southern California through the holidays, and officials warned the storm could be deadly.

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Peng Peiyun, 95, Dies; Official Renounced China’s One-Child Policy 25/12/2025

She was given the “hardest job under heaven”: upholding birth limits enforced by often brutal local officials. She came to support softening the policy, then abolishing it.

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Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura, Trump Ally, Winner of Presidential Election 25/12/2025

Nasry Asfura was endorsed by President Trump in a contentious election. His opponent, Salvador Nasralla, said he would not accept the results.

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Ukraine restores diplomatic relations with Syria, Zelensky says