Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy
Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.
How Russian and Chinese Interference Could Affect the 2024 Election
The stakes for Russia in the presidential vote are large. Other adversaries also might try to deepen divisions among American voters.
Without a Truce, U.N. Resolution May Do Little for Gaza, Aid Groups Say
The Security Council resolution, watered down to avoid a U.S. veto, directs urgent action to increase aid, but does not call for a cease-fire that would make it safe to distribute the aid.
Trump Asks Appeals Court to Toss Election Case on Immunity Grounds – The New York Times
Trump Asks Appeals Court to Toss Election Case on Immunity Grounds  The New York TimesDonald Trump urges federal appeals court to grant him immunity from criminal prosecution in election subversion case  CNNIn Trump’s unfolding legal drama, ‘the campaign will be conducted in a courtroom’  POLITICOIn a big victory for Trump, the Supreme Court tells Jack Smith to go
What are Palestine’s unique Christmas rituals, disrupted by Israel’s war? – Al Jazeera English
What are Palestine’s unique Christmas rituals, disrupted by Israel’s war?  Al Jazeera EnglishWith war raging in Gaza, Christmas is effectively cancelled in Bethlehem  CNNWhy Christmas Eve 2023 in the birthplace of Jesus looks different  MSNBC‘No joy in our hearts’: Bethlehem’s Christians face heartbreak at Christmas  Al Jazeera EnglishJesus was not Palestinian, we need to dispel that myth forever –
Ocala Paddock Mall Shooting: ‘Person of interest’ sought in deadly Florida mall shooting, police say – FOX 35 Orlando
Ocala Paddock Mall Shooting: ‘Person of interest’ sought in deadly Florida mall shooting, police say  FOX 35 Orlando1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Florida shopping mall, police say  CNN1 person killed, another injured in shooting at Ocala shopping mall  Orlando SentinelWATCH LIVE: Ocala police provide updates on Ocala mall shooting  WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlandoOne dead and one
Pentagon says chemical tanker struck by Iranian drone in Indian Ocean – CNN
Pentagon says chemical tanker struck by Iranian drone in Indian Ocean  CNNUS accuses Iran of attacking tanker in Indian Ocean  Financial TimesPentagon says Iranian drone ‘attack’ hit chemical tanker near India  Reuters.comIran appears to have struck ship off Indian coast with UAV: US Official  Fox NewsTV report: Israel believes drone fired at tanker off India was launched directly from
NASA releases images of ‘Christmas Tree’ cluster of stars – The Washington Post – The Washington Post
NASA releases images of ‘Christmas Tree’ cluster of stars – The Washington Post  The Washington PostVideo: NASA captures ‘Christmas Tree cluster’ of stars shining in space  CNNIt’s Christmastime in the Cosmos  The New York TimesMerry Christmas from the cosmos | Astronomy.com  Astronomy MagazineSprightly Stars Illuminate ‘Christmas Tree Cluster’  NASA
Houthi Militia in Yemen Presents a Special Challenge for U.S.
In the past month alone, the Iranian-backed group has launched more than 100 attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
U.S. Increasingly Isolated Over Israel and Gaza After Leading on Ukraine
The United States finds itself in a defensive crouch and at odds with even staunch allies like France, Canada, Australia and Japan.