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Principal dancers Anette Delgado and Anyelo Montero will be responsible for closing this cycle of nine performances at National Theater, in homage to the legendary Alicia Alonso, on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the birth of this prima ballerina assoluta.

The box office proceeds from December 19 and 20 were donated by the company, a National Cultural Heritage institution, to the victims of Hurricane Melissa, as confirmed to Prensa Latina by the BNC’s general director, Viengsay Valdes.

Two renowned principal dancers, Anette Delgado and Dani Hernandez, shone once again with masterful artistry, while Yankiel Vazquez and Anyelo Montero showcased the evolution of their characters, and the younger dancers Laura Kamila, Nadila Estrada, and Alejandro Alderete debuted in the leading roles of Quiteria and Basilio.

On December 28 and 30, the Cuban National Ballet (BNC) was joined by two special guests: Argentinian Marianela Nunez and Cuban Patricio Reve.

Nenez is a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London, and Reve is a current guest artist with the British company and a principal dancer with the Queensland Ballet (Australia).

Both captivated the Cuban audience with charm, vibrant chemistry, and supreme technical mastery.

The BNC presents an adaptation of Don Quixote by Cuban dancers and teachers Marta Garcia and Maria Elena Llorente (under the artistic and choreographic direction of Alicia Alonso), a work that demands great virtuosity.

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Primazol reiterated that the event had nothing to do with a U.S. military operation.

On Wednesday, Carlos Siu, president of Primazol company, confirmed that a fire that broke out early Dec. 24 was not linked to an alleged U.S. operation against a narcotics production facility.

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Siu recalled that his company is dedicated to the importation, storage, sale and distribution of high-quality chemical raw materials and inputs for various industrial sectors, including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, adhesives and coatings, animal nutrition, and personal and household care products.

“We do not manufacture any of our products, and none of our products go directly to store shelves. All our products must be transformed by the Venezuelan basic industries,” said Siu, whose company is based in Maracaibo, in the Zulia state.

The clarification was a response to unfounded statements by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who attributed the fire at Primazol to a bombing carried out by U.S. forces deployed in the Caribbean.

Aquí está el supuesto ataque de Donald en la planta de PRIMAZOL zona industrial de Maracaibo fue por un corto circuito donde cayeron chispas e incendiaron una resina que dirán los palangristas de María Corina a Venezuela señores no la han atacado nadie en puro humo. pic.twitter.com/6muq9BuZgT

— Carlos josue Chavez Ojeda (@carloschavez_1) December 30, 2025

The text reads, “Here is the alleged Donald’s attack at the PRIMAZOL plant in the Maracaibo industrial zone. The fire was due to a short circuit where sparks fell and ignited a resin. What will the cronies of Maria Corina say about Venezuela? Gentlemen, no one has attacked it. It’s all just smoke and mirrors.”

He explained that the fire early Dec. 24 affected the rear section of the company’s facilities, where polyethylene, PET and PVC resins are stored.

“When I arrived, the fire was almost under control and concentrated in the back part of the rack, which has six pallet positions deep,” he said in the video, which showed him walking through the affected area.

He also mentioned that the fire did not reach a second warehouse where food, beverages and pharmaceutical and veterinary supplies were stored.

As stressed by Siu, the Primazol fire was caused by an electrical malfunction and not by a U.S. drone attack, as Venezuelan far-right activists have claimed in pursuit of their destabilization aims.

🚨 Primazol a Petro: “No fabricamos narcóticos”

Carlos Eduardo, presidente de Primazol C.A., desmintió rotundamente las acusaciones tras el incendio en su almacén de Maracaibo el 24 de diciembre. Esta declaración surge después de que el presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro… pic.twitter.com/v8UJrSxWIg

— teleSUR TV (@teleSURtv) December 31, 2025

The text reads, “Carlos Eduardo, president of Primazol C.A., categorically denied the accusations following the fire at his warehouse in Maracaibo on December 24.”

Regarding the incident, the Colombian President went so far as to claim that the fire was caused by a U.S. bombing. The repetition of fake news suggests that Petro may be seeking to have Washington remove his name from “the Black List” defined by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.

“We categorically reject all the false accusations that are being made. We are a family that has been in the country for more than 80 years,” Siu said, speaking on behalf of over 100 workers and employees.

“Petro, we do not package or manufacture any type of narcotics here. Stop tarnishing our name and our honor, which have taken many years to build,” Primazol president stressed.

The Colombian leader’s claims ignores reports and data released by the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, which have stated that Venezuela is not a drug-producing country.

Petro’s bold statements also contradict the Venezuela’s strong commitment to fighting drug trafficking within its territory, as shown by recent actions carried out by the Bolivarian National Armed Forces.

The Minister of Defense of #Venezuela, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, addressed the Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela, stating that 2025 was a year of many challenges, but also of great victories, particularly from the #fanb, which dealt heavy blows against drug trafficking by air,… pic.twitter.com/bno4SS2AN1

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Ambassador Carlos de Cespedes urged members of the diplomatic mission to defend the revolutionary struggle with unity, as requested by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.

The diplomat emphasized that being inspired by Fidel Castro’s example means always being at the forefront and engaged in the ongoing struggle.

He called on his staff to maintain cohesion and to be at the forefront of the defense of the Revolution.

Cubans residing in Colombia and members of the Solidarity Movement will commemorate the centennial of Fidel Castro’s birth, to be officially celebrated on August 13, with various activities throughout the year.

In addition to book presentations honoring the legacy of the Cuban revolutionary in various cities, there will also be discussions, an illustration and photography contest, and other commemorative activities.

These events follow the presentation already held in this capital of the Colombian edition of “History Will Absolve Me,” Fidel Castro’s 1953 self-defense plea.

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According to the weekly newspaper El Popular, the PCU’s official publication, it is a “foundational event that irreversibly transformed the nation’s destiny and reaffirmed the sovereign will to build a social project based on justice, dignity, and independence.”

The text notes that this historic anniversary takes on greater significance as it coincides with the centennial of the birth of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.

It affirms that his work and thought continue to be a guide and source of inspiration for present and future generations.

VFidel embodied, with strategic vision and profound humanism, the noblest ideals of the Revolution: the uncompromising defense of national sovereignty, solidarity, internationalism, equality, and social justice, El Popular emphasizes.

These are principles, the publication points out, that Cuba reaffirms despite complex and changing challenges, “faithful to its roots and open to the paths of improvement.”

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A statement released by the Holy See Press Office refers to the Mass celebrated by the Pope in St. Peter’s Basilica, as well as his subsequent remarks at noon, following the Angelus prayer.

After reciting the Catholic prayer from the window of his study in the Apostolic Palace, before thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father recalled that “since January 1, 1968, by the will of Pope St. Paul VI, today is celebrated as the World Day of Peace.”

The leader of the Catholic Church asked that “we begin today to build a year of peace, disarming our hearts and abstaining from all violence.” “Let us all pray together for peace, first in the nations bloodied by conflict and poverty, but also in our homes, in the families wounded by violence and pain,” he said.

“The Jubilee, which is about to conclude, has taught us to cultivate the hope of a new world,” the Bishop of Rome added, and he emphasized the importance of transforming “offenses into forgiveness, pain into consolation, and resolutions to do good into good works.”

Last December 18, the Pope released his message for this World Day of Peace, in which he urged progress toward ending wars, for which it is necessary to foster dialogue and mutual trust.

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The solidarity organization stated in a press release that this historic event of January 1, 1959, opened a path of dignity, social justice, and sovereignty for the peoples of Our America.

It noted that the Revolution, led by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro and the Moncada generation, “became a beacon of hope for peoples struggling against oppression and imperialism.”

Its example of resistance, internationalist solidarity, and the construction of a socialist project has inspired millions of men and women around the world for decades, it affirmed.

It added that today, 67 years after that triumph, “we reaffirm our commitment to Latin American and Caribbean unity, following the legacy of Marti, Bolivar, Fidel, and Chavez.”

The statement emphasized that its best ecoression lies “in active solidarity with the Cuban people, who face with dignity the aggressions and the blockade imposed by imperialism.”

In the centennial year of Fidel Castro’s birth, the Movement called upon all social, community, and grassroots organizations to “keep alive the flame of Fidel’s legacy, expressed in the social and human achievements of the Cuban Revolution, which is also the flame of our peoples in their struggle for a future of dignity and freedom.”

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He stated that dependence on raw materials is being used as a political weapon.

In his New Year’s address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the war in Ukraine is not a distant event given that Russia “attacks” Europe daily with sabotage, espionage, and cyberattacks.

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He remarked on the “severity” of the Russian aggression, which forces Ukrainians to celebrate “under missiles” and without electricity. Merz noted that the United States no longer guarantees security, and Europe must defend itself.

The Chancellor warned of the return of global “protectionism” and that the dependence on raw materials is being used as a political weapon. He added that this directly affects Germany, the world’s third-largest economy and Europe’s leading exporter.

The German economy suffered a recession in 2023 and 2024, something unprecedented in decades. Despite reforms implemented by Merz in his first seven months in office, the economy remained stagnant with zero growth in 2025.

Berlin police violently detained two underage youths for raising their voices in solidarity with Palestine during a peaceful protest. This is what Germany is doing to its own nationals for 'israel'. pic.twitter.com/hAV5WXh9on

— Dr Rahmeh Aladwan (@doctor_rahmeh) December 27, 2025

Merz defined the current situation as a “change of era,” marked by war, geopolitics, and economic crisis. He called on citizens to overcome challenges using their own resources, without becoming “victims” of major powers.

The Chancellor emphasized that Germany has emerged “stronger” from previous crises and has reinvented itself. He noted that 2026 could be a decisive year for Germany and Europe, where peace, freedom, and prosperity are restored.

Merz called for trust in democratic processes ahead of the 2026 elections and warned about the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party, which continues to expand. He advocated for a broad consensus to solve national problems.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | Poland: A court rejected Germany's request to extradite a Ukrainian citizen suspected of being involved in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. pic.twitter.com/aGchjIgmbK

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In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended, on behalf of President Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan people, and the Venezuelan government, its deepest and most fraternal congratulations to Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Army General Raul Castro, and the heroic people of Cuba.

Thee statement noted that this commemoration coincides with the birthday of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro.

It pointed out that this memorable heroic feat “opened an irreversible horizon of dignity, sovereignty, and social justice for Cuba and for all of Our America.”

The text noted that the drums of emancipation resonate with the force of 67 years of victories, guided by the strategic vision and boundless courage of Fidel Castro, who, inspired by the ideals of Jose Marti, triumphantly entered Santiago de Cuba to forever free the Caribbean islands from colonial domination and imperial oppression.

“That dawn of 1959,” it emphasized, “not only represented a new day for our sister Cuba, but was the birth of the hope that ignited the torch of dignity and hope for all the peoples of Our America and the world who are fighting for their definitive independence.”

He emphasized that Venezuela and Cuba, united by the historical legacy of Bolivar and Marti, and sealed by the unbreakable brotherhood of Commanders Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro, “reaffirm today more than ever, in the face of grotesque imperial attempts to undermine sovereignty through blockades and aggression aimed at besieging our Caribbean, their unwavering commitment to continue moving forward together as sister nations.”

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On January 1, 1959, the Revolution in Cuba, led by its historic leader, Fidel Castro, succeeded in overthrowing the tyranny of Fulgencio Batista, who had seized power after a coup d’état in 1952.

From that date, the Caribbean nation began a process of deep political and social transformations that allowed the island to put an end to illiteracy and achieve progress in indicators related to the health and well-being of the population.

However, measures such as land reform and the nationalization of companies, as well as the socialist option chosen by Cuba, were not well received by the United States, which began implementing an economic, commercial, and financial embargo in the 1960s that remains in effect today.

This and other actions by Washington over time against Cuba have caused serious economic difficulties for the country and hardship for its population, despite the rejection of the international community.

In a message posted on Twitter, the island’s president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, urged Cubans to continue working together and united throughout 2026.

“Let us celebrate the lives saved and the impossible overcome in 2025. Let us welcome 2026 knowing that by working together and united, we will grow,” he wrote.

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The news confirms what the pulse of the diamond has already been indicating: Cuba continues to rule the Baseball5 universe with authority, talent, and a consistency that spans generations.

This WBSC update confirms the island at the top, now with 5,827 points, after a season in which the sport’s growth reached historic figures, with 68 national programs registered.

Cuba’s leadership was sustained, above all, by the impeccable performance of the youth team during the World Cup held in Tepic, Mexico, where it successfully defended its title and earned the crucial 1,000 points that secured its privileged position.

It was a demonstration of character, rhythm, and competitive heritage, further supported by the results accumulated over the last four years.

Behind Cuba is Japan, firmly in second place with 4,527 points, followed by France, the European champion, with 4,375.

VChinese Taipei, boosted by its silver medal at the Junior World Championships, climbed to fourth place with 4,149 points, while Tunisia completes the top five with 3,606 points, a reflection of quiet but effective consistency.

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Despite the U.S. blockade, the production of hand-rolled tobacco, reached six million cigars in the first half of 2025.

On Wednesday, Jose Livan Font, the vice president of the state-owned Cuban Tobacco Business Group (TACUBA), announced that Cuba closed the year 2025 with 12,000 hectares of tobacco planted, 8,000 of which are located in the province of Pinar del Rio.

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TACUBA expects to reach 20,000 hectares in January 2026 thanks to the availability of seedlings, despite energy difficulties affecting 5,000 hectares under electric irrigation.

He stated that electrical circuits have been protected to ensure the irrigation process, and that Tabacuba is developing a four-year program with financing and equipment, which incorporates renewable sources such as photovoltaic solar panels for a future 10,000 hectares.

Currently, 320 irrigation pumps are being installed, and 1,000 more are on the way. While 120 pre-industrial and industrial facilities operate on solar energy, producers are also acquiring photovoltaic systems for their homes and sorting facilities.

New decisions in the national exchange market allow the sale of freely convertible currency (MLC) to banks at the same value as the dollar, which facilitates financial conditions for the national tobacco season.

Located in the heart of Cuba, the fields of Vuelta Abajo*, Pinar del Río* are the land of what is considered the world's best tobacco. The leaves are cultivated with care in an ideal climate and fertile soil, enhancing their unique fragrance and flavor.
*P.A.O. pic.twitter.com/VchYZHbw7u

— Habanos SA Oficial (@Habanos_Oficial) August 30, 2024

In Pinar del Rio, The Los Burros cooperative has increased its tobacco plantings since 2024. Its president, Yunieski Rodriguez informed that its cooperative has planted six hectares of sun-grown tobacco and will have access to solar panels for irrigation.

Despite the U.S. blockade, the production of hand-rolled tobacco, also called Premium, reached six million cigars in the first half of 2025, a figure higher than in 2024.

Throughout the year, 201 million packs of cigarettes were produced, exceeding the agreement with the Domestic Trade Ministry by 3.4%. Additionally, curing facilities in Pinar del Rio damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022 are being repaired.

Habanos S.A. Corporation markets 27 brands of Cuban cigars made with leaves from the Vueltabajo region, which are handcrafted using selected leaves, primarily from Pinar del Rio. It represents Cuban tradition and is one of the country’s main export products.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | Cuba: The Acosta Dance Company announced that two productions by dancer and choreographer Carlos Acosta will be staged in the United Kingdom in 2026. pic.twitter.com/JX9e0mvyYx

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At the Cuban embassy in Rome, the charge d’affaires ad interim of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Italy, Damian Delgado, reviewed the mission’s achievements during the challenging year and emphasized the commitment to further increase efforts to improve results.

During the event, which was attended by the Cuban ambassador to the Holy See, Leyde Rodriguez, the importance of the cohesion maintained by the Cuban people around their revolutionary process was emphasized, a process inspired by the example of its historical leader, Fidel Castro, in their struggle to build a better future.

Delgado highlighted President Miguel Diaz-Canel’s recent message on the anniversary, in which he emphasized that “New Year’s in Cuba is synonymous with triumph,” coinciding with the date of the victory, January 1, 1959, of the revolutionary forces against the Fulgencio Batista dictatorship.

The diplomat referred to the complex international landscape, and in particular the increasingly aggressive policy of the United States against Cuba, with a tightening of the economic blockade, as well as against Venezuela and other Latin American nations, with the application of the imperialist principles of the archaic Monroe Doctrine.

This 2026, declared in Cuba as the Year of the Centennial of Fidel Castro, “we will pay homage to the immortal Commander-in-Chief of the Cuban Revolution, remaining faithful to his legacy, and we will be able to face, as he did, the most difficult challenges and move forward, with the faith in victory that he instilled in us,” he stressed.

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He highlighted the unbreakable alliance between his nation and Russia.

In his New Year’s address, President Kim Jong Un congratulated over 10,000 North Korean soldiers who are taking part in Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine.

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“While the entire country is wrapped in a festive atmosphere to welcome the New Year, I miss even more those who, at this very moment, are bravely fighting on the battlefields of foreign lands, faithful to the orders of their homeland,” he said.

Without directly mentioning Ukraine, Kim anticipated “remarkable feats” by North Korean soldiers on battlefields abroad in the year that has just begun.

At a large ceremony at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium, Kim also highlighted the strengthening of the “friendship and unbreakable alliance” between North Korea and Russia.

Russia and North Korea Forge a New Defense Pact Amid Growing Tensions with the West https://t.co/wezRjocTJ1 pic.twitter.com/CvED4377se

— 247DailyInfo (@247DailyInfo) January 1, 2026

The overseas deployment of North Korean forces is framed within the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed by Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin in June 2024, which includes a mutual defense commitment in the event of aggression.

Kim also appealed to the patriotism of citizens ahead of the ruling Workers’ Party’s 9th Congress, which local media expect to be held in January or February. The congress is expected to define the country’s five-year military, diplomatic and economic strategy.

Attention is now focused on whether Pyongyang will formally declare its position of considering South Korea a “hostile state,” in line with statements made by Kim in late 2023. In June Pyongyang said that the upcoming congress would mark a “turning point” in national and party development.

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has presented a message to bid farewell to the year, reiterating the Venezuelan commitment to sovereignty and peace. “2025 concludes, leaving us with invaluable memories and lessons in the struggle for our homeland,” he stated, “the birthplace of Bolívar, which maintains its unwavering right to exist, to peace, and to integral development. Every battle and trial overcome is a testament to the vitality of a people who become men and women to defend their destiny.”

In a video posted on social media this Wednesday, December 31, the head of state declared that by the end of 2025, the power of the Venezuelan nation can be seen to have been consolidated in new popular ways. He asserted that people’s power had expanded and that economic power was strengthened, and that social power was increasingly bolstered by diversified social missions. He also mentioned the progress made in the spiritual, cultural, and identity-related power of the Venezuelan people.

“Mission accomplished 2025; we are moving forward!” he continued. “As the clock strikes midnight, I invite every Venezuelan to offer a prayer to god for peace, unity, growing prosperity, and the greatness of our land.”

The Chavista leader affirmed that 2026 will be a blessed and miraculous year to bring about greater national recovery, deepen the transformations outlined in the Plan of the Seven Transformations (7T), and safeguard peace as the nation’s most precious asset.

“Let us toast to a future of independence and to the building of a new society founded on the values of Christ the Redeemer,” he concluded. “Happy New Year, Venezuela!”

From the state of Aragua, during the inauguration of the Nora Castañeda International School of Women’s Leadership on Tuesday, the head of state said that during 2025, Venezuela has experienced a “big bang” of communal power and social movements, and that it has been “a good year for the family, the community, society, and the republic.”

President Maduro emphasized that in 2026, he is putting Venezuelan women at the forefront of the nation’s new challenges. “I can tell you that 70% of the leadership in the country’s communal councils and communes are women; they are the ones doing the work,” he explained. “I can tell you that almost 50% of the parliamentarians, deputies, and representatives elected in the new National Assembly, which will be installed in January, are women. It has been a good year.”

US Alleges Unverified Land Strikes in Venezuela Amid Rising Civilian Deaths in SOUTHCOM Killing Operation (+Primazol)

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Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López stated on Tuesday that the military and psychological operations the US regime has attempted to impose against Venezuela to intimidate the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) have not worked, and that they have only strengthened military awareness in defense of the homeland.

During a tour of the Special Unit of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) in the popular Caracas barrio of Cotiza, the military commander reaffirmed the institution’s stance against colonialism, asserting that the unity of Venezuelans makes the country infallible against threats from US imperialism.

“We want nothing to do with colonialists,” he explained. “If they intended to come here to demoralize us, intimidate us, or frighten us, they have achieved the exact opposite: greater awareness within the FANB, an emerging power born from Venezuelan democratic institutions and the grassroots people. From this springs national power and military power, which, together with People’s Power, is completely infallible.”

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The terrorist action took place while dozens of people were celebrating the arrival of the New Year.

On Wednesday, Ukrainian drones killed 24 people and wounded 29 citizens in an attack on the civilian population in the town of Jorly, in Kherson region, during New Year celebrations.

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“Cruelty. Meanness. Cynicism. A normal person’s vocabulary is too poor to define the actions of this scum,” said Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and current deputy chairman of the Security Council.

“Only the merciless language of revenge is suitable for this. Inevitable and swift in the course of our army’s offensive,” he said, adding that Russia’s response should affect both the “monstrous perpetrators of this attack” and their “various commanders.” “Enough ceremonies,” he urged.

Earlier, Kherson Governor Vladimir Saldo said the Ukrainian army carried out the attack using three aerial vehicles launched at a cafe and a hotel on the Black Sea coast, where civilians were celebrating the arrival of the New Year. One of the drones was carrying an incendiary mixture.

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There is no doubt that the attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Kherson region was planned in advance. The UAVs deliberately struck at the place where civilians were gathered, – the Russian Foreign Ministry

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— 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐙 🇷🇺 🇮🇪 (@SMO_VZ) January 1, 2026

Among the 24 dead was a child, Saldo said, adding that many civilians were burned alive. Six minors were among the injured. Rescuers were unable to save more people because of the intensity of the fire, which could not be extinguished until early morning.

The Kherson governor said the Ukrainian terrorist attack was similar to the criminal action carried out against the Trade Unions House in Odesa in 2014, when Ukrainian neo-Nazis deliberately set fire to the building where citizens opposed to the coup d’etat and the policies of Kiev’s new authorities were hiding.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the actions of the Kiev regime show its “bestial nature,” as well as “neo-Nazi hatred, dehumanization growing at a geometric rate” and “mockery of the sacred.”

“We accuse all those who finance the Ukrainian terrorist bastards of this attack. We accuse them of the murder of children and the extermination of the civilian population. We accuse them of corrupting the Ukrainian statehood, turned into a killing machine,” she said.

Ukraine repeatedly carries out targeted attacks against the civilian population of Russia’s border regions. Drones and missiles from the Kiev regime strike civilian vehicles, homes, recreational areas, shopping centers and other civilian facilities.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | Russia launched the first series production of mobile operators and internet-based stations. pic.twitter.com/W5n4Nwg4at

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Previously, Trump suggested letting the Treaty expire and creating a new one.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is unlikely to result in a new trade agreement that should be approved by Congress.

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She explained that businessmen would participate in the process and that the Mexican government would provide additional support if needed. Sheinbaum pointed out that the review will be technical, not a replacement of the existing treaty.

However, U.S. President Donald Trump had previously suggested letting the USMCA expire or creating a new agreement. Sheinbaum clarified that this possibility was not directly discussed in her meeting with him.

Trump requested coordination with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Sheinbaum, who were working alongside the Secretary of Commerce, the Trade Agreements Ambassador, and the Secretary of the Treasury.

Jamieson Greer, head of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), testified before the U.S. Senate that the USMCA has been beneficial, although it requires improvements in some aspects considered strategic by Washington.

Sheinbaum highlighted the constant communication between Greer, the U.S. Secretaries of Commerce and the Treasury, and Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, to monitor the review of the trilateral trade agreement.

The successful USMCA trade agreement is up for review next year. Getting it right is critical for Arizona’s trade economy and the jobs it creates.

A modernized deal requires building more resilient supply chains, implementing smarter enforcement mechanisms, and closing shipment… pic.twitter.com/waGMCTKzcn

— Rep. Greg Stanton (@RepGregStanton) December 27, 2025

Mexican Banorte Economic Analysis team warned that Trump’s tariff policy could persist as a negotiating tool in a “challenging external environment” for Mexico during the USMCA review.

The financial group noted that trade integration with the U.S. is a differentiator that favors Mexico, thanks to the reconfiguration of production chains and the logistical advantage derived from geographic proximity.

Actinver Director of Analysis Enrique Covarrubias considered the USMCA review to be the most relevant economic event of 2026, with the possibility of extending its validity until 2046 through renewal.

On Dec. 19, Sheinbaum reiterated her optimism regarding the USMCA review, stating that Mexico is on the right track and the economy would remain stable during 2026.

The public hearing before the review of the USMCA, organized by the USTR, included participation from agricultural, business, and political groups, which reflects the diversity of interests involved in the Treaty.

In #Mexico, at least 13 people died and 98 were injured after the Transistmico train derailed on Sunday, December 28, on Line Z, which connects Salina Cruz, #Oaxaca, with Coatzacoalcos, #Veracruz, within the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. pic.twitter.com/ysIdYyKNQs

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The vessel was being escorted to a Finnish port and all 14 crew members has been taken into custody.

On Wednesday, Finnish National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimaki informed that his country detained the freighter Fitburg on suspicion of damaging undersea data cables in the Gulf of Finland.

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The vessel was being escorted to a Finnish port and all 14 crew members has been taken into custody. A police spokesman said it was too early to determine whether the incident was accidental or intentional.

Officials said the Fitburg sails under the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Finnish media reported that the ship’s owning company is registered in the Seychelles and maintains an office in Turkey.

The Finnish Coast Guard said telecommunications company Elisa alerted it shortly after 5 a.m. local time to a breach in its cable link between the Finnish capital Helsinki and the Estonian capital Tallinn.

Coast Guard Commander Mikko Simola said three vessels were initially considered possible suspects, with the Fitburg later emerging as the main suspect. The damage was detected in Estonia’s exclusive economic zone.

Finnish Authorities Seize Ship After Helsinki-Tallinn Cable Damage | SG Newshttps://t.co/8wiH7T931m

Finnish law enforcement seized the cargo vessel Fitburg on Wednesday after it damaged a fibre link connecting Helsinki and Tallinn, Yle reported. The 132-metre ship was… pic.twitter.com/ogbHRiREtZ

— SG News (@SGNews123) January 1, 2026

Finnish patrols later located the suspect vessel in Finland’s exclusive economic zone with its anchor chain lowered. The ship was instructed to raise its anchor and proceed toward the Finnish coast, which it did, Simola said. Authorities then ordered the vessel into Finnish territorial waters and took control of it.

Simola said Coast Guard helicopters sighted the vessel at around 7:30 a.m. local time. Officials boarded the ship by helicopter at about 11 a.m. local time and took control of the bridge and the vessel.

The Finnish government and state leadership were kept informed, while operational decisions were made by relevant civil servants and agencies. Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that Finland is prepared for a range of security contingencies and will respond accordingly.

Estonia’s Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs said two cables between the two countries were disrupted – one owned by Elisa and another by Sweden’s Arelion. Estonian and Finnish prosecutors are exchanging information and considering whether to open a joint investigation, the ministry said.

Elisa said services in Finland and Estonia were not affected due to network backups, though some customers using direct connections via the cable may have experienced disruptions. The company said inspections of the damaged cable have yet to begin due to adverse weather conditions.

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The historic step for EU’s poorest country comes amid political turmoil and fears of price hikes.

On Jan. 1, 2026, Bulgaria became the 21st member of the eurozone, a historic step for the European Union’s poorest country that comes amid enthusiasm from part of society, fears among others and a deep internal political crisis.

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Nineteen years after joining the EU, Bulgaria has officially abandoned its national currency, the lev, and adopted the euro in a transition affecting 6.3 million people.

“The euro is not just a currency, it is a symbol of belonging,” Dimitar Radev, governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, said in a message minutes before midnight.

Taking on the single currency means Bulgaria “is not on the periphery, but in a space of common rules, trust and responsibility. Because Bulgaria is Europe. And Europe is Bulgaria,” he said.

The change comes under a caretaker government, following the resignation of the Cabinet three weeks ago, without an approved budget and with the prospect of holding the eighth snap election in five years in late March.

This is the eurozone today – welcome Bulgaria! 🇧🇬

(Kosovo and Montenegro have adopted the euro unilaterally) pic.twitter.com/c86F9Udx5X

— Time for a European Federation -Yannis Karamitsios (@time_for_ef) January 1, 2026

Throughout January, Bulgarians will be able to pay in both leva and euros, although change will be given only in the new currency. From Jan. 1 through June 30, banks in the Balkan country will exchange lev banknotes and coins for euros free of charge at the fixed rate of 1 euro to 1.95583 leva.

According to the Bulgarian Banking Association, all accounts will be automatically converted to euros. Between 9 p.m. Tuesday and 1 a.m. Wednesday, card payment systems carried out the technical switch from the lev to the euro. Since Dec. 1, 2025, bank branches have been offering starter kits with euro coins featuring Bulgaria’s national design.

Economists agree that joining the eurozone represents the final step toward European integration. “The single currency reduces exchange-rate risks and transaction costs, which will benefit everyone who actively participates in the economy,” Stefan Rumenov said, while warning that the euro is not a magic solution.

“The euro opens doors and creates opportunities, but structural reforms, higher productivity and education are the factors that deliver real benefits. The euro is just a tool,” he stressed.

In fact, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev unsuccessfully sought to put eurozone entry to a referendum. In his New Year’s message, he referred to it as “the final milestone in Bulgaria’s integration into the EU.”

“I am convinced that eliminating our national currency should have been decided after consulting the people, but those in power did not want to listen to citizens,” he emphasized.

Bulgaria is saying goodbye to the lev and officially adopting the euro, but some citizens worry that shops will round up when changing currencies, making everything more expensive.

Al Jazeera’s @AkselZaimovic explains their concerns ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/2kx6Oul9lX

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 1, 2026

Preventing Abuses and Price Hikes

Among the population, the main concern is that businesses may take advantage of the changeover to raise prices covertly.

The euro law sets the fixed exchange rate and criminalizes any improper variation, while also requiring that rounding always be in favor of the customer. The greatest difficulties, however, are expected among elderly people, especially in rural and remote areas.

In the village of Darzhava, in central Bulgaria, home to about 60 people, all retirees, there is no ATM and no possibility of paying by card. “People will suffer confusion because most have never seen euro banknotes,” Mayor Ivan Todorov said.

“I’m afraid of getting confused, because 20 euros and 20 leva look very similar, even though their value is very different,” said Georgi Dimitrov, 76.

“Prices go up and our pensions stay the same,” lamented Zlatka Ivanova, 80, while Mariana Tsekova, 63, fears making mistakes when calculating the conversion.

Caretaker Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in early December that price monitoring had not so far detected speculative increases and promised continued oversight to protect consumers.

In the weeks before joining the eurozone, lines formed outside private currency exchange offices, despite losses due to less favorable rates. According to Georgi Stoyanov, the owner of one such office in Varna, many customers seek to avoid banks in order not to declare the origin of their cash savings.

Experts say these are people willing to accept losses in order to keep their money outside the banking system, in a monetary transition that mixes hope, distrust and old habits.

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Blaze at Crans-Montana venue leaves about 100 people injured.

On Thursday, the Valais Cantonal Police confirmed that a fire at a crowded bar in the town of Crans-Montana caused dozens of deaths and left about 100 people injured, most of them critically.

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Cantonal authorities shared the first verified information during a news conference about the tragedy, which occurred at a venue very popular with young people in the town. Crans-Montana is among Switzerland’s most popular ski resorts.

“As I speak, we have counted about 100 injured people, many of them seriously, as well as dozens of people who have presumably died,” said Frederic Gisler, commander of the Valais Cantonal Police.

“The priority is forensic medicine to help us identify the deceased,” said Valais Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud.

All evidence gathered so far has allowed authorities to rule out the hypothesis of an attack. Investigators determined that the explosion heard around 1:30 a.m. was caused by the fire. It is likely that several foreigners are among the many victims, as Crans-Montana is heavily visited by skiers during the year-end holiday period.

“Given the magnitude of this tragedy, it is understandable that we are only at the very beginning of the investigation and have not been able to identify all the victims, but at a resort as international as Crans, it is likely that there will be foreign victims,” Gisler said.

The injured were taken to several hospitals, with the most serious cases transferred to Sion Hospital, the capital of the canton of Valais. Operating rooms and the intensive care unit there are full, said cantonal health chief Mathias Reynard.

A support center has also been set up to provide psychological assistance to families and witnesses. Authorities declined to speculate on the cause of the fire while awaiting reliable information and did not answer questions about whether the venue complied with legal safety requirements.

According to residents, the bar, called Le Constellation, was located in a basement-like space accessed by a staircase, which may have made it difficult for victims to escape.

More than 10 helicopters, 40 ambulances and 150 people — including firefighters, rescue workers and other essential personnel — were mobilized in response to the tragedy.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed to uphold social justice and defend the rights of all citizens as Brazil enters a new political cycle in 2026, in a year-end address to the nation.

Speaking just hours before the closure of 2025, the president outlined Brazil’s removal from the UN Hunger Map for the second time and the landmark income tax exemption for citizens earning up to R$ 5,000 monthly.

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Lula also pointed to economic resilience in the face of elevated U.S. tariffs, the revitalization of the Minha Casa Minha Vida social housing program, and the expansion of the public healthcare system via the Agora Tem Especialistas initiative.

“A dignified home is a fundamental right,” Lula stated, linking housing policy to the massive São Francisco River diversion project, which he described as bringing water to millions in the drought-prone Northeast.

Estamos terminando 2025 com ótimas notícias nessa última semana, batendo recordes em cima de recordes:

🔹 Menor taxa de desemprego da história (5,2%)
🔹 Maior número de pessoas ocupadas (103 milhões)
🔹 Maior número de pessoas com carteira assinada (39,4 milhões)
🔹 Maior… pic.twitter.com/gvUas3tbS9

— Lula (@LulaOficial) December 31, 2025

Regarding housing, he noted that Minha Casa Minha Vida “has returned, now reaching the middle class, and the Reforma Casa Brasil program is also being launched. Because decent housing is a fundamental right that must be guaranteed. Through the São Francisco River Interbasin Transfer—the world’s largest water infrastructure project—the Brazilian government is bringing water to millions of families in the Northeast.”

The president credited the New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) with helping Brazil achieve its lowest historical unemployment rate. He acknowledged, however, that violent crime remains a persistent national challenge, noting that federal police recently executed the largest-ever operation against organized crime, targeting “the highest levels” of criminal factions.

Concluding on a diplomatic note, Lula asserted that neither domestic crime nor trade tensions with the United States would deter Brazil’s commitment to global “dialogue and fraternity,” emphasizing that the country “does not shy away from the struggle.”

2025 provou: quando o governo trabalha, o povo avança. Emprego, renda, direitos e esperança voltaram à vida de milhões de brasileiros. Avançamos muito, mas o Brasil pode ir mais longe. Seguimos firmes, com trabalho, fé e compromisso com o povo.

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— Lula (@LulaOficial) December 30, 2025

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is launching a “wartime recruitment” campaign targeting gun rights advocates and military enthusiasts through social media and online influencers.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to launch a $100 million, year-long recruitment drive explicitly targeting gun rights advocates and military enthusiasts, according to an exclusive report by local media published Tuesday.

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The initiative is part of what the agency internally calls a “wartime recruitment” strategy. Its plan is to saturate social media, enlist conservative and anti-immigration online influencers, and deploy hyper-targeted, geolocated advertising.

A 30-page internal document outlines a campaign designed to reach individuals based on their interests and locations. Ads will be directed toward people who have attended UFC matches or NASCAR races, listened to patriotic podcasts, or browsed for firearms and tactical gear.

The tactic relies heavily on platforms popular in conservative circles, such as Snapchat and Rumble, and employs geofencing technology. This allows ICE to send digital ads to the devices of anyone within a specific geographic area -such as a gun show, a tactical gear store, or a military base- during a set time window.

This hiring push follows a congressional move in July that tripled ICE’s enforcement and deportation budget to $30 billion. The Department of Homeland Security has already announced plans to expand ICE’s workforce of 20,000 by adding an estimated 10,000 officers.

The campaign aligns with President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, a policy defined by its racial bias since January. According to official year-end data posted by ICE on X, DHS “removed” over 622,000 migrants.

ICE had a busy year, but the work is just getting started. pic.twitter.com/Z659MU9iHD

— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) December 31, 2025

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Cuba marked the 67th anniversary of its Revolution on January 1, 2026, with a 21-cannon salute from Havana’s San Carlos de la Cabaña fortress, in a ceremony open to the public.

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In a message published hours earlier on social media, President Miguel Díaz-Canel emphasized that “New Year’s in Cuba is synonymous with triumph” and called for renewing that tradition in 2026, declared the Year of Fidel Castro’s Centennial.

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Díaz-Canel stated that the Cuban people deserve to celebrate this new anniversary with optimism and conviction. He further reiterated the historic slogan: “We will triumph!”

Año nuevo en #Cuba es sinónimo de triunfo. Renovemos la tradición este 2026, Año del Centenario de #Fidel.

Porque un pueblo noble, que resiste y crea, lo merece. ¡Venceremos!

Un abrazo. pic.twitter.com/XAfahJ8ypr

— Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) December 31, 2025

On that line, the Foreign Minister extended a dual greeting to citizens for the new year and the revolutionary triumph, praising the Cuban people’s patriotism in the face of the harsh U.S. blockade.

Cuban diplomatic missions in cities such as Moscow, Lima, and Managua also celebrated.

En vísperas del 67 aniversario del triunfo de la Revolución y del Nuevo Año, enviamos cálidas felicitaciones al pueblo de #Cuba, protagonista de la política exterior fidelista y revolucionaria.

Reconocemos su esfuerzo diario, sacrificio, abnegación, firmeza, unidad y… pic.twitter.com/n21lz9QU5H

— Bruno Rodríguez P (@BrunoRguezP) December 31, 2025

Text reads: “On the eve of the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution and the New Year, we send warm congratulations to the people of Cuba, protagonist of the revolutionary foreign policy. We recognize their daily effort, sacrifice, self-denial, steadfastness, unity and patriotism in the face of the adversities imposed by the intensified blockade and other measures of suffocation and economic war imposed by the U.S. imperialist Government.”

Cultural events took place across the island as well. In Santiago de Cuba province, artists dedicated songs, poems, and dances to the anniversary of the overthrow of U.S.-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista.

In December 1973, Commander in Chief Fidel Castro declared that “the triumph of the Cuban Revolution was a historic event for this continent, representing an extraordinary challenge to Yankee imperialism and its political, economic, and military forces.”

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A United Arab Emirates ship arrived in Egypt with humanitarian aid destined for the Gaza Strip to alleviate the severe crisis following the Israeli offensive.

The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed the arrival of a vessel carrying over 7,300 tons of humanitarian aid at the Egyptian port of El Arish.

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The ship, which sailed on December 19 from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, transported essential food, temporary shelters, winter clothing, and nutritional supplements. These supplies are intended for the population of the Gaza Strip, with a special focus on women and children, in an effort to alleviate urgent needs after more than two years of Israeli offensive.

وصول سفينة محمد بن راشد الإنسانية إلى ميناء العريش محمّلة بالمساعدات الإغاثية لقطاع غزة

تنفيذاً لتوجيهات صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس الدولة «حفظه الله»، وصلت سفينة محمد بن راشد الإنسانية إلى ميناء العريش في جمهورية مصر العربية، ضمن عملية «الفارس الشهم 3»،… pic.twitter.com/bpKahiMjmf

— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) December 31, 2025

The cargo was prepared jointly by various Emirati humanitarian and charitable organizations, which have intensified their efforts in the region. This shipment is part of the first phase of a peace agreement promoted in October, which established a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian Movement Hamas. This pact stipulated the release of Israeli hostages, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, and an increase in the entry of humanitarian assistance.

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Partial Relief Amidst the Crisis
The arrival of the Emirati ship represents partial relief for the Gazan population, who continue to suffer the consequences of the blockade and devastation. The aid includes basic food to address scarcity, temporary shelters for those who have lost their homes, winter clothing to withstand low temperatures, and nutritional supplements. The action by the United Arab Emirates joins international efforts to guarantee humanitarian assistance in Gaza, where millions of people survive in extreme conditions. However, restrictions imposed by Israel on the entry of supplies and the massive destruction of infrastructure hinder the effective distribution of aid.

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As the clock struck midnight across the world’s time zones, celebrations for 2026 commenced against a backdrop of intense geopolitical strife. Beyond traditional hopes for health and prosperity, the collective aspiration for this new year is a forceful demand for peace and justice.

Take a look at scenes from the celebrations across the globe:

Brazil

Fireworks light up the sky above Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach as more than two million people were expected to gather for what authorities have called the world's biggest New Year's Eve party pic.twitter.com/FKCBZg40b9

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 1, 2026

China

Artists play drums during the 2026 New Year’s countdown celebration this Wednesday, at the Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing, China. Photo: EFE.

Beijing KICKS OFF 2026 with spectacular show

Drum-filled stage accompanies herd of FIRE HORSES galloping above pic.twitter.com/2u6UNqeqFY

— RT (@RT_com) December 31, 2025

Chile

🇨🇱 | 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ | La Torre Entel, en la capital chilena, se iluminó nuevamente tras 7 años para darle la bienvenida al nuevo año. pic.twitter.com/wzeHrzkrfs

— Alerta News 24 (@AlertaNews24) January 1, 2026

🇨🇱 | 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ | La Torre Entel, en la capital chilena, se iluminó nuevamente tras 7 años para darle la bienvenida al nuevo año. pic.twitter.com/wzeHrzkrfs

— Alerta News 24 (@AlertaNews24) January 1, 2026

France

Revelers look at a light and fireworks show displayed on the Arc de Triomphe to celebrate the new year 2026 on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France. Photo: EFE.

Bonne année à tous ! Tous nos meilleurs vœux pour 2026 avec le superbe feu d'artifice offert par la ville de Paris. 🎉#francetv #NouvelAn pic.twitter.com/nXV75kpvGv

— France tv (@FranceTV) December 31, 2025

United States

Fireworks go off above the National Mall, with the Washington Monument serving as the backdrop for a live projection show on New Year’s Eve in Washington, DC, U.S. The lighting show will continue for six days. Photo: EFE.

THE FINAL MINUTE: @ShaunKraisman rings in the New Year LIVE in Times Square on @NEWSMAX.

From the NEWSMAX family to yours, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/ISnJdyBM5H

— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) January 1, 2026

Russia

A man walks through Red Square this Wednesday, in Moscow, Russia. New Year’s Eve and Christmas fireworks displays in Moscow have been canceled, the restrictions are related to a special military operation in Ukraine, according to authorities. Photo: EFE.

💬 President Putin:

For together we are the people of Russia.

The labour, successes & achievements of each of us form new chapters in Russia's history. And our unity determines the sovereignty of the Fatherland

The New Year Address to Nation: https://t.co/FYGmPAog1w pic.twitter.com/66gqQCkyiA

— MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) December 31, 2025

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The US military targets 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8 of the people on board them amid heightened tensions with Venezuela.

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