Conflicts & Security

The New York Times

December 12, 2025

M23 Rebels Capture Uvira as Congo Peace Deal Crumbles

M23 rebels seize strategic Uvira city in eastern Congo, undermining recent US-brokered peace efforts and escalating regional tensions.

#M23 #Congo #Africa

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BBC

December 12, 2025

Britain's War Readiness Under Scrutiny: Army May Last Only Weeks

Military experts warn that Britain's Army could lose effective combat capability within weeks if committed to major conflict, raising serious questions about national defense preparedness.

#UK defense #military readiness #NATO

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The Guardian

December 12, 2025

Myanmar Hospital Strike Kills 31 as Junta Escalates Offensive

A military airstrike on a hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine state has killed at least 31 people, highlighting the junta's intensifying campaign ahead of controversial elections.

#Myanmar #civil-war #airstrikes

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The New York Times

December 12, 2025

Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for Elections if US Provides Security

Ukrainian President Zelensky says elections could happen in 60-90 days with US security protections, signaling potential shift in wartime governance.

#ukraine #elections #zelensky

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France 24

December 12, 2025

Belgium Faces Pressure Over Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

Belgium's deputy PM signals eventual use of Russian frozen assets for Ukraine while facing criticism for allegedly defeatist rhetoric on the war's outcome.

#frozen-assets #ukraine-war #belgium-politics

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Deutsche Welle

December 12, 2025

US Sanctions Target Maduro's 'Narco-Nephews' in Drug War Escalation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces new sanctions against Venezuelan President Maduro's relatives, accusing them of drug trafficking operations into the United States.

#Venezuela #US-sanctions #drug-trafficking

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BBC

December 12, 2025

Myanmar Junta Air Strike Kills 30+ at Hospital Amid Territorial War

Myanmar's military junta conducted a deadly air strike on a hospital, killing over 30 people as it escalates aerial bombardments against ethnic armies controlling territory.

#Myanmar #military-junta #ethnic-armies

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Al Jazeera

December 11, 2025

ICC Bias Debate: Does International Justice Target Certain Nations?

International justice expert questions ICC's selection processes, arguing enforcement patterns reveal systemic biases in global criminal accountability.

#ICC #international-justice #geopolitics

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The Guardian

December 11, 2025

M23 Rebels Seize Strategic DRC City Despite Trump Peace Deal

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim control of Uvira in eastern DRC, continuing their offensive despite recent Trump-mediated ceasefire agreement.

#M23 #Democratic Republic Congo #Rwanda

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The New York Times

December 11, 2025

Syria's Military Rebuild Faces Criticism Over Loyalty-First Strategy

Syria's new government prioritizes loyalist recruitment and religious education in military reconstruction, sparking concerns about combat effectiveness and professional preparedness.

#syria #military-reconstruction #middle-east-security

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BBC

December 11, 2025

Gaza Medical Teams Probe Alleged Torture Signs on Bodies Returned by Israel

Palestinian medical professionals in Gaza are struggling to document potential evidence of abuse on unidentified corpses returned by Israeli forces, raising serious humanitarian concerns.

#Gaza #Israel-Palestine #Human Rights

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Al Jazeera

December 11, 2025

Myanmar Military Bombs Hospital Killing Dozens in Rakhine Escalation

Myanmar's military government launched a deadly airstrike on a major hospital in Rakhine state, killing dozens as the junta intensifies its brutal crackdown.

#Myanmar #Rakhine #military-junta

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