Conflicts & Security

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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France 24

December 11, 2025

Iceland Joins Eurovision Boycott Wave Over Israel Participation

Iceland becomes the fifth nation to boycott Eurovision 2025, joining Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia in protesting Israel's participation amid Gaza controversy.

#Eurovision #Israel #Gaza-conflict

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The New York Times

December 11, 2025

US Military History in Latin America: A Century of Complex Relations

America's military involvement in Latin America spans decades of interventions, policy reversals, and diplomatic contradictions that continue to shape regional dynamics.

#US foreign policy #Latin America #military intervention

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The New York Times

December 11, 2025

Mass Exodus: Hundreds of Thousands Flee Deadly Thai-Cambodia Border

Escalating border violence forces massive displacement as civilians seek shelter at racetracks and temples. Regional stability threatened by unprecedented refugee crisis.

#Thailand #Cambodia #border-conflict

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BBC

December 10, 2025

Japan's Megaquake Alert: Is the 'Big One' Finally Coming?

Japan issues rare megaquake advisory following 7.1 tremor, sparking nationwide concern about the catastrophic Nankai Trough earthquake that experts say is overdue.

#Japan #megaquake #Nankai-Trough

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