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Updated: December 12, 2025 — A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori prefecture on Honshu early Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported, sending small tsunami waves ashore but producing...
Updated December 11, 2025 U.S. forces seized the oil tanker The Skipper off Venezuela on Wednesday, officials told CBS News. President Trump announced the action at an unrelated White House event. Three sources familiar...
The White House defended the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela, saying the action was lawful and necessary to uphold U.S. policy and protect regional stability. Officials framed the move as part of broader...
U.S. authorities said they seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, taking the vessel into custody after alleging it was involved in activity that violated U.S. law. Officials described the action as an enforcement...
Updated Dec. 8, 2025 — Thai forces carried out airstrikes Monday along the contentious frontier with Cambodia after both sides accused one another of breaching a fragile ceasefire that had paused larger-scale fighting...
A fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire set the stage for celebration in Bethlehem as thousands gathered in Manger Square for the lighting of a 65-foot Christmas tree — an event Christian leaders called a hopeful sign for...
Russia has publicly welcomed President Trump’s new U.S. national security strategy, saying the document is largely consistent with Moscow’s own view. In a notable change, Russian officials were removed from the...
December 6, 2025 — At least 23 people, including several tourists, died after a fire swept through a popular nightclub in Arpora in North Goa just past midnight, authorities said.
Updated Dec. 6, 2025 — Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone assault against Ukraine overnight into Saturday, striking across the country as U.S. and Ukrainian officials prepared for a third day of talks aimed...
Imtiaz Tyab reports on the return of Christmas festivities to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after two years marked by the war in Gaza. The tree-lighting in Manger Square was charged with emotion as lights came on and...
Russian forces struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, signaling another winter of power outages as Kyiv endures pressure from Moscow. Holly Williams reports from Lviv.
Doha — Qatar’s prime minister warned Saturday that the Gaza truce is at a “critical moment” as the first phase of the deal winds down and militants still hold the remains of one Israeli hostage. Sheikh Mohammed bin...
