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.
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How Tariffs Could Boost the US Economy and Fix the Trade Imbalance With China

Tariffs on foreign partners played a big role in China’s economic transformation and could be a big factor in the U.S. recovery.

Haitian Gang Boss Sentenced to Life for Masterminding Kidnap of Christian Missionaries

Ex-head of Haiti’s 400 Mawozo gang was sentenced to life in a U.S. court for masterminding the 2021 kidnapping of American Christian missionaries.

Search to Resume for Malaysian Flight MH370, 11 Years After Vanishing

Malaysia will resume the search for missing Flight MH370 on Dec. 30, over a decade after the Beijing-bound plane vanished in a major aviation mystery.

Trump Signs New Taiwan Legislation into Law

Trump signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act into law, designed to deepen the U.S.–Taiwan relationship in the absence of formal diplomatic relations.

Rubio Says Venezuelan Government a ‘Transshipment Organization’ for Drug Trafficking

SoS Marco Rubio said Maduro lacks a legitimate government and accused his regime of acting as a drug-trafficking transshipment network.

EU Agrees to Stop Russian Gas Imports by Late 2027, Phase Out Russian Oil

The European Union has agreed to stop Russian natural gas imports by late 2027 and committed to phasing out Russian oil, the bloc announced on Dec. 2.