Bolivia floods kill at least 20 as dozens remain missing
Flooding in Bolivia’s eastern Santa Cruz region has killed at least 20 people after an overflowing river swept through multiple communities, authori...
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1. Israel Set to Approve Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Deal
Israel’s cabinet is expected to approve a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which includes hostage releases and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces. The deal, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., is set to take effect on Sunday, though final approval delays may push the timeline. While some hardliners oppose the truce, a majority of ministers are expected to support it. Meanwhile, heavy Israeli bombardments in Gaza continue, with at least 86 people killed in the last 24 hours.
2. Macron Faces Heightened Political Pressure
French opposition leaders continue to criticise President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of an increasingly centralised leadership style. With growing public dissatisfaction and internal divisions within his administration, calls for early elections and greater parliamentary oversight are intensifying.
3. Azerbaijan and Georgia Expand Economic Cooperation
Georgia has reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s role as a strategic partner in trade, energy, and infrastructure. Officials stress the importance of Azerbaijan’s contributions to regional connectivity, positioning the alliance as key to economic and political stability in the South Caucasus.
4. Azerbaijan and Armenia Take Steps Toward Border Resolution
In a diplomatic breakthrough, Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed on the delimitation of sections of their shared border at tripoints with Georgia and Iran. The move marks progress in resolving territorial disputes, though further negotiations will be needed to ensure long-term stability.
5. EBRD Expands Investments in Central Asia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has reported record-high investments in Central Asia for 2024, focusing on infrastructure, energy transition, and digitalisation. The funding signals growing confidence in the region’s economic future and international trade potential.
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has said that Ukraine has not provided Moscow with a list of thousands of children it alleges were taken illegally to Russia, despite the issue being discussed during talks in Istanbul.
Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker carrying more than 6 million litres of smuggled fuel in the Sea of Oman, detaining all 18 crew members on board.
An explosive device found in a vehicle linked to one of the alleged attackers in Bondi shooting has been secured and removed according to Police. The incident left 12 people dead.
The latest round of clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has left 15 Thai soldiers dead and 270 others injured, Thailand’s Ministry of Defence spokesman Surasant Kongsiri said at a press conference on Saturday.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has offered condolences to President Donald Trump following an ISIS attack near the ancient city of Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, Syrian and U.S. officials said Sunday.
Flooding in Bolivia’s eastern Santa Cruz region has killed at least 20 people after an overflowing river swept through multiple communities, authorities said on Monday, with the toll expected to increase as rescue teams reach areas that were previously inaccessible.
Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in an apparent homicide, with police arresting their son, Nick Reiner, who is being held on a $4 million bond.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held two rounds of high-stakes talks in Berlin, Germany on 14-15 December. Ukraine’s chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, posted on X that discussions with the U.S. envoy have been "constructive and productive".
Thailand’s military has halted fuel shipments through a key border checkpoint with Laos, citing intelligence that supplies were being diverted to Cambodian forces amid escalating clashes along the disputed frontier.
Afghanistan’s cities are facing worsening electricity shortages that are disrupting daily life and compounding an already severe humanitarian crisis, according to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
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