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Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan

An Azerbaijani Embraer 190 passenger plane crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, killing 42 people and leaving 25 others alive. The Kazakh Emergencies Ministry announced the incident, and rescue teams are working to retrieve survivors and victims from the crash site.

Russian missile attack on Ukraine

Ukraine witnessed a series of explosions as a result of an intensive missile attack launched by Russian forces, which led to a complete power and heating outage in several areas. The Ukrainian president described the attack as "inhumane", especially since it coincided with Christmas celebrations.

Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

Iran announced the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of Hamas, in the capital, Tehran. Iranian authorities denounced the "impudent" Israeli admission of responsibility for the operation, which increases tensions in the region.

 Minimum wage hike in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced a 30 percent increase in the net monthly minimum wage, to 22,104 Turkish liras (around $630) in 2025, aiming to improve living standards amid persistent inflation.

Journalists, policeman killed in Haiti

Three people, including two journalists and a policeman, were killed in an attack on a hospital in Haiti. The attack sparked anger and concern over increasing violence against media workers and local authorities.

Strong earthquake hits Argentina

A strong earthquake has struck parts of Argentina, causing material damage and disrupting essential services. Emergency teams are assessing the damage and providing aid to affected areas.

New government announced in France

France has announced the formation of a new government that includes former ministers and senior civil servants, aiming to deal with the budget crisis and prevent the deterioration of the economic situation in the country.

Protests in Syria after Christmas tree burning

Syria has witnessed protests after the Christmas tree was burned, with demonstrators demanding the protection of minorities and guaranteeing their rights amid recent political changes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of "lying and backtracking on understandings" in response to a statement by the movement regarding the stalled ceasefire negotiations in Gaza.

Hamas announced on Wednesday that reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza had been postponed due to "new conditions" imposed by Israel on the agreement.

The movement said in a statement that "the ceasefire and prisoner exchange negotiations are proceeding in Doha with Qatari and Egyptian mediation in a serious manner, and the movement has shown responsibility and flexibility."

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However, it continued: "However, the occupation has set new issues and conditions related to withdrawal, ceasefire, prisoners, and the return of displaced persons, which has postponed reaching the agreement that was available."

 Tensions Escalate Between Koreas

Clashes between rival camps in South Korea continue, heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula and raising concerns of a possible military escalation.

Space Satellite Collision Concerns

Concerns have been growing over the possibility of satellite collisions in space, which could have serious implications for global communications and navigation. Space agencies have called for enhanced international cooperation to avoid such incidents.

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