Gaza strikes kill at least 35 in central Gaza
Israeli strikes across central Gaza killed at least 35 people as fighting widened in the enclave. Israel aims to dismantle Hamas leadership and military capacities while the war extends for months amid international calls for a cease-fire.
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U S Navy Helicopters Fire At Kill Houthi Rebels
U S forces opened fire after Houthi attackers targeted the Maersk Hangzhou in the Red Sea. The USS Gravely sank three boats and killed all on board while the fourth fled, with no U S casualties reported. The incident escalates maritime warfare tied to Gaza conflicts.
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Xi vows China will surely reunify with Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping in a New Year address reiterated Beijing’s claim that Taiwan is part of China and vowed that China will surely be reunified. He urged unity across the Taiwan Strait as Beijing has intensified threats to use force if needed.
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Fire on Genius Star XI Navy Coast Guard Ends Hold Fire
After lithium-ion batteries burned in a cargo ship hold for days, the Coast Guard said the fire aboard Genius Star XI is out and the vessel was directed to anchor near Dutch Harbor Alaska. All 19 crew members are unharmed and Salvage and Marine Firefighting technicians remain aboard to prevent a rekindle.
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Tshisekedi declared winner of contested Congo election
Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is declared winner with over 70 percent of the vote by the election commission in Kinshasa. Opposition groups condemn the results citing massive logistical problems and call for a rerun. Moise Katumbi finishes second with 18 percent, Martin Fayulu third with 5 percent.
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Four dead two injured in Michigan house explosion
Four people died and two others were injured in a Michigan house explosion in Northfield Township before 4 p.m. The blast destroyed the structure, leaving only the basement, and debris fell on either side of a nearby highway. Police Lt. David Powell said the explosion could be heard miles away.
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Russia Hits Ukraine With Fresh Drone Strikes After Belgorod Toll
Ukraine reports 21 of 49 Russian drones shot down overnight amid retaliatory strikes in Kharkiv which damaged a hotel and other sites. Belgorod attack left about 24 dead and 108 injured, with officials noting international journalists injured and ongoing cross border fire.
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Oleksandr Prokudin
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