1. Chinese President Xi Jinping Emphasizes China’s Unity in New Year’s Speech
In his New Year’s address to the nation on Sunday (December 31), Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that “the homeland will definitely unite.” He said, “Citizens on both sides of the Taiwan Strait must be committed to a shared spirit to participate in the glory of national rejuvenation.” Xi has previously stated that China would not rule out the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control. In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia would never back down in his traditional New Year’s speech from the Kremlin.
2. Russia Launches Missile and Drone Strikes on Kharkiv After Belgorod Attack
Russia claimed on Sunday (December 31) that it attacked military facilities in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv overnight, including a hotel hosting military leaders and “foreign mercenaries,” describing it as a response to Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod the day before.
3. Maersk Suspends Shipping Through the Red Sea for 48 Hours
Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, announced on Sunday (December 31) that it would suspend its shipping passage through the critical Red Sea for 48 hours after an Iranian-backed Houthi group attacked one of its commercial vessels. The Maersk Hangzhou container ship, which was en route to the port of Suez in Egypt from Singapore, reported being hit by a missile while crossing the Bab el Mandeb Strait.
4. Netanyahu Criticizes South Africa Over Alleged South African Aggression Case in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized South Africa for raising a case against Israel’s alleged aggression in Gaza in the International Court of Justice. Netanyahu claimed that Israel demonstrated “morality” in war, according to Agence France-Presse. He said in a cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv, “We will continue our defensive war, and the justice and morality in it are unmatched.”
5. Argentina Plans to Retire the Famous Number 10 of Lionel Messi After His Retirement
After years of attempting to honor the late Diego Maradona by retiring his famous number 10, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has raised its voice once again to honor the modern great and World Cup winner Lionel Messi. Like the legend Maradona – who is still regarded as the greatest player of his era – Messi, likely the most celebrated football player in history, wears the same number 10 jersey.
6. Faculty Mourns Death of Indian-Origin Teen, Creative Student and Talented Singer
Middlebury College in Vermont mourned the death of one of its students on Friday (December 29), releasing a somber statement about “creative” Ariana Kamal. The 18-year-old student was found dead in her home in a wealthy neighborhood outside Boston on Thursday (December 28), alongside her Indian-origin parents; Rakesh Kamal, 57, and his wife Tina.
7. New Year Celebrations in Srinagar for the First Time in Jammu and Kashmir’s History
For the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, New Year celebrations were held in the Lal Chowk area of Srinagar. The tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir organized a musical event in the Ganta Ghar area (Clock Tower area) of Srinagar. Hundreds of people gathered at the Clock Tower to participate in the New Year celebrations.
8. Indian Government Declares Kashmir Freedom Movement “Illegal Organization” Under UAPA Law
The Indian government announced on Sunday (December 31) that the Kashmir Freedom Movement (TeH) in Jammu and Kashmir has been designated as an “illegal organization” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967 for the next five years. The ban was implemented due to “inciting terrorism and anti-India propaganda” in the union territory.
9.Félix Tshisekedi: Leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Another Five Years
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has won a second term in office following elections that were described as chaotic, and he is now set to bolster his authority in the deteriorating Central African state. In fervent rallies ahead of the December 20 elections, the 60-year-old, who donned white shirts and baseball caps, urged voters to “bolster their gains,” claiming progress in development and security.
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