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US Signs $228 Million Deal With Rwanda for Health in New Aid Model

The U.S. and Rwanda signed a five-year, $228M agreement to support and strengthen Rwanda’s health sector.

Chinese Fighter Jets Locked Radar on Japanese Aircraft, Tokyo Says

Chinese jets allegedly locked radar onto Japanese fighters over Okinawa, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said on Dec. 7, escalating regional tensions.
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Netanyahu Says 1st Phase of Gaza Cease-Fire Plan Almost Complete

PM Netanyahu said the cease-fire brokered between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group nearly two months ago will soon move to its next scheduled phase.

Philippines Says China Fired Flares at Patrol Plane

The Philippine Coast Guard said Chinese vessels fired three flares toward its patrol plane conducting a routine flight in the disputed South China Sea on Dec. 6.

Russian Forces Advance as Ukraine Hit by More Than 600 Drone Strikes Overnight

Russian forces made advances in Ukraine as U.S. and Ukrainian officials prepared for a third day of peace talks in Miami.

Chinese Regime Warns Foreign Media, Arrests Man for Posts Over Fire in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s national security office warned foreign media not to spread false information or smear government efforts in handling the city’s worst fire in decades.

UK Sanctions Russia After Inquiry Holds Putin Responsible for 2018 Novichock Poisonings

The UK imposed new sanctions on Russia Dec. 4 after a public inquiry blamed Putin for the 2018 Novichok poisoning death of a UK woman.

Talks With Israel Focused on Halting Israeli Military Action in Lebanon: Lebanese President

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Dec. 5 that this week’s Lebanon–Israel talks centered on ending Israeli military operations in Lebanese territory.