The EU has agreed to tighten migration rules, which include accelerating deportations and reducing social benefits for rejected asylum seekers. An annual Solidarity Fund of 420 million euros is also being created for 2026 to support member states most affected by migration pressure.
China is consolidating its dominance in Mongolian exports by increasing coal purchases and financing logistics routes. Russia's share in Ulaanbaatar's exports has decreased to 0.5%, while over 90% of Mongolian exports go to China.
Benin's Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced the thwarting of an attempted coup organized by a group of soldiers. Earlier, the military announced the removal of President Patrice Talon and the dissolution of the government.
Smart has unveiled its largest hybrid sedan, the Smart #6 EHD. The new model features Geely's NordThor Hybrid 2.0 system and a battery from SVOLT or CATL.
A new study by scientists has shown that the destruction of a key system of Atlantic Ocean currents will lead to extreme droughts in Europe that will last up to 1000 years. This is the first study to compare the impact of the collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) on summer precipitation under different climate scenarios.
Soldiers of the 110th mechanized brigade eliminated an enemy infantryman who got stuck in barbed wire between concrete pyramids. The video of the combat work was published on December 7, and other occupiers were also hit.
Outstanding Ukrainian film director, screenwriter, and teacher Vyacheslav Kryshtofovych passed away. His films, including "A Lonely Woman Wants to Meet," became part of the national cinematographic heritage.
The Russian "African Corps," which entered Mali after Wagner militants, is accused of systematic killings and abuse of the peaceful local population.
FIFA has released the schedule for the 2026 World Cup group stage, highlighting matches with the highest expected temperatures, particularly in Inglewood and Philadelphia. Some teams, such as South Korea and Canada, will benefit from convenient logistics, playing consecutive matches in the same location.
A group of military officers in Benin announced a seizure of power, removing President Patrice Talon and dissolving the government. Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri has been appointed as the new leader, and the country's borders have been closed.
At the Doha Forum, Syria's interim president accused Israel of fighting 'ghosts' in the Gaza Strip and seeking a conflict that has already ended.
In Bethlehem, on the West Bank, public Christmas celebrations have resumed with the lighting of a giant Christmas tree in Manger Square. The decision was made after the ceasefire, despite the ongoing suffering in Gaza, to revive the city's tourism-dependent economy.
The elimination of the consequences of a massive combined attack by Russian troops continues in Kremenchuk. Fires at industrial and energy infrastructure facilities have been partially localized.
Ukraine's battlefield picture is worsening amid active advances by Russian troops in several directions and the promotion of a peace plan linked to Donald Trump's special envoy. Russian troops are advancing, while dictator Vladimir Putin, after talks with American officials, has made it clear that he is not backing down from his tough demands.
Musk once again distinguished himself with his incomprehensible behavior, publishing a rather strange image of the EU and Third Reich flags on his social media page.
Over 900 people have died in Indonesia due to a massive flood caused by a cyclone, with hundreds missing. The natural disaster destroyed over 100,000 homes, and prisoners were released from a flooded prison.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 179 air targets, including ballistic and aeroballistic missiles, as well as attack drones, during a combined Russian attack on critical infrastructure facilities on the night of December 7. Hits by 65 attack UAVs were recorded at 14 locations, and the attack is ongoing.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 180 combat engagements on December 5, with the greatest activity on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The occupiers carried out 48 airstrikes, used 4808 kamikaze drones, and conducted 4114 shellings.
US First Lady Melania Trump spoke with children at the hospital. This is a symbolic visit for the First Lady, who visits hospitals every year before Christmas.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared the "irreversibility" of expanding negotiations with Israel to end the violence, while Hezbollah publicly criticized the move as a political mistake.
SpaceX is in talks to sell insider shares, which could value it at $800 billion. This would make it the most valuable startup in the world, breaking OpenAI's previous record.
The US Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump's planned revocation of automatic birthright citizenship. Lower courts had previously ruled this executive order unconstitutional.
Catastrophic floods and landslides in Asia last week claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, with almost 900 more considered missing. Indonesia and Sri Lanka were the most affected, where rescue services are unable to cope with the scale of the destruction.
Ukrainian representatives will continue negotiations with the American delegation on Saturday. According to Axios, the talks will take place throughout the weekend.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has improved the procedure for automatic extension of deferrals from conscription during mobilization for guardians and caregivers. The list of documents required for the uninterrupted operation of the mechanism has been clarified.
US President Donald Trump received the newly established FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw. The award was personally presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who highly praised Trump's efforts to establish peace worldwide.
Putin's aide Ushakov stated that Jared Kushner will play a key role in developing the final plan for settling the war in Ukraine. Moscow expects the US to share the results of negotiations with the Ukrainian side.
The naval forces of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted two-day military exercises, carrying out a massive launch of ballistic and cruise missiles. This demonstrated their readiness to counter external threats.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government failed to override a presidential veto on a bill regulating cryptocurrencies. This prevented increased oversight of a market that Tusk says is open to exploitation by Russian intelligence and money laundering.
Hours after Congo and Rwanda signed a "peace treaty" in Washington with Trump's mediation, fighting on the ground resumed with significant force, with both sides blaming each other.
