Here are the major world news developments in late December 2025:
- Myanmar election under military rule
Polls have opened for Myanmar’s first general election in five years, held under the military junta amid an ongoing civil war and widespread doubts about how free or fair the vote will be.[1] -
Russia–Ukraine war: heavy strikes and diplomacy
- Russia has bombarded Kyiv with drones and missiles, wounding civilians and causing major power outages that left more than 300,000 households without heating.[1][3]
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss a possible deal to end the nearly four‑year war; ahead of that, Zelenskyy visited Canada, where Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged an additional $2.5 billion in economic aid to Ukraine.[1][3]
- Russia also carried out Christmas Day drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, with multiple deaths and injuries reported.[1]
- U.S. Christmas airstrikes in Nigeria
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on alleged Islamic State camps in Nigeria on Christmas Day, after Trump had warned of action over the killing of Christians; video from the Pentagon shows the strikes in Nigeria’s northwest.[1][2] Nigerian authorities shared intelligence and approved the operation.[2]
Local villagers in areas such as Jabo report their homes shaking and the sky glowing red, expressing fear and confusion about the attack.[1] -
Security and political tensions in Yemen and the Gulf
- The Saudi‑led coalition in Yemen has warned it will respond immediately to any moves by UAE‑backed southern separatists that threaten de‑escalation, and Saudi Arabia has called on those separatists to withdraw from two governorates they control.[1]
- The U.S. has urged diplomacy to reduce tensions in the south.[1]
- Brazil: coup plot fallout and Bolsonaro news
- A Brazilian judge has ordered house arrest for 10 people convicted in a plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after his 2022 election loss, following the escape of a former police commander linked to the plot.[1]
- Separately, Bolsonaro has undergone double hernia surgery in Brasília, according to his family.[1]
- Major natural disaster in Taiwan
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off northeast Taiwan’s coast, according to the U.S. Geological Survey; reports note shaking but early coverage does not indicate a catastrophic tsunami.[1] -
Japan’s record defense budget
Japan’s cabinet has approved a record defense budget exceeding 9 trillion yen for the coming year, aimed largely at deterring China and enhancing long‑range strike and missile defense capabilities.[1] -
Regional security incidents and terrorism
- Turkey has detained dozens of suspected Islamic State members in raids across Istanbul, alleging they were planning attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations.[1]
- In Nigeria’s Maiduguri, a bomb exploded at a mosque during prayers, killing at least five and injuring more than 30 in what authorities describe as an apparent suicide attack.[1]
- Border and ceasefire developments in Asia
- Thailand and Cambodia have signed a new ceasefire agreement aimed at ending weeks of border clashes over disputed territory, committing to halt armed combat and reduce tensions along the frontier.[1]
- Turkey held a military funeral for five Libyan officers killed in a recent plane crash linked to its involvement in Libya.[1]
- Other notable events
- A bus accident in Guatemala sent a vehicle into a deep ravine, killing 15 people and injuring at least 15 more; the government declared three days of national mourning.[1]
- A U.S. Christmas Day strike in Nigeria and subsequent reports have rattled villagers, who describe intense explosions and fear about further attacks.[1]
If you want, I can narrow this to a specific region (e.g., Europe, Middle East, Africa) or topic (war, elections, economy) and give more detailed updates.
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