December 3 No Ukraine peace deal after lengthy five-hour Putin-Witkoff-Kushner meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's five-hour talks with Trump envoys yield no Ukraine war breakthrough as territorial disputes remain unresolved despite "constructive" discussions.
December 3 Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers cautious support.
December 3 Israeli mother appeals to Trump administration and mediators to bring home final two Gaza hostages Deceased policeman Ran Gvili saved dozens at the Nova Festival before being kidnapped and taken to Gaza by Hamas. His mother makes an emotional plea to bring the last two hostages home to Israel.
December 3 Medieval graves reveal harsh reality of early Christians: 'Life was hard and short' Danish archaeologists uncovered 77 medieval graves in Aarhus, revealing the harsh realities of 12th-century Christian life with an average life expectancy of 37 years.
December 2 ‘Missiles detonating mere feet' away: Air Force F-16 commander earns rare Silver Star for Middle East mission Air Force F-16 commander Lt. Col. William Parks received a Silver Star for a heroic combat mission, dodging enemy missiles while saving wingmen's lives.
December 2 Pope Leo urges dialogue over military action after failed Maduro-Trump call Chicago-born pontiff Pope Leo urges economic pressure instead of military operations in Venezuela amid tensions between Trump and Maduro.
December 2 Trump rips Somali community as federal agents reportedly eye Minnesota enforcement sweep Trump calls Twin Cities Somali community "garbage" during cabinet meeting as reports emerge of planned ICE enforcement sweep targeting Minneapolis area.
December 2 Maduro begs OPEC for help as Trump ramps up the pressure, expert weighs in President Trump's ultimatum to President Maduro escalates tensions as Venezuela struggles with economic collapse and mounting international isolation.
December 2 State Department yanks visas from Mexican executives in migrant smuggling crackdown State Department revokes visas for Mexican airline executives accused of helping smuggling networks transport migrants to the U.S. border in major crackdown.
December 2 Rosie O’Donnell says daughter blames Trump for forcing their family's move out of America Rosie O'Donnell revealed her daughter blames President Trump for their Ireland move as the comedian seeks Irish citizenship amid political tensions.