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U.S. approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

The United States on Wednesday (December 17) approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, marking the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island, which is under increasing military pressure from China.

Reuters

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Von der Leyen warns of EU's 'dangerous' reality in shifting world order

The European Commission chief has laid out the high stakes of the decisions facing EU leaders, speaking of a world of "predators" and warning of a new international order after a sharp pivot in Washington's policy towards the continent.

Euronews

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Transport, energy and raw materials drive EU-Central Asia cooperation

The European Union is expanding its engagement with Central Asia through transport connectivity, energy investments and cooperation on critical raw materials.

Euronews

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Ethiopian PM welcomes India's Modi in Addis Ababa

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday for a two-day tour of the east-African country.

Africanews

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The EU enlargement saga — who's next?

Once, there were just six. Not long ago, there were 28. Today, there are 27. These are not lottery numbers, it’s the story of our European Union. And that story is set to get a new chapter. But will it?

Euronews

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Trump expands travel ban, restrictions to include 20 new countries

The Trump administration has issued a full travel ban on five more countries as well as people traveling on documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. It also imposed new limits on 15 other countries.

Euronews

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Canadian delegation denied entry to West Bank

A group of Canadians, including some MPs, was denied entry into the occupied West Bank for what the Israeli Defence Ministry said were 'security reasons.' MP Iqra Khalid alleged she was pushed and yelled at by Israeli officers at the bor...

CBC News

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Ukraine peace talks in Berlin focus on security guarantees

Washington officials say the US has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia's nearly four-year war.

DW News

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EU vows to assist Ukraine against future Russia attack at Berlin talks

Zelenskyy hails progress with the US during Berlin talks about security guarantees. Europeans vow to protect Ukraine, including via military means, against Russia in the future. But disagreements over territories remain.

Euronews

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Russian frozen assets — the EU is finally playing hardball

Brussels just locked down €210 billion of Russian Central Bank cash. What's next?

Euronews

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Qatar hosts UN anticorruption conference amid global stability crisis

The United Nations estimates that corruption costs the global economy $5 trillion annually, representing 5% of worldwide GDP. The issue is highlighted at the UN Anti-Corruption Conference in Doha, which brings together international stak...

Al Jazeera

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Ukraine offers to drop NATO bid at Berlin peace talks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy proposed abandoning NATO ambitions in exchange for Western security guarantees during peace talks in Berlin. The move marks a major shift as Kyiv seeks to end the war with Russia without ceding ter...

Reuters

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Carney 'stands with' Jewish community following Bondi Beach shooting

Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a menorah lighting in Ottawa on Sunday to mark the beginning of Hanukkah, speaking in English and French as he paid tribute to the 'resilience of the Jewish people' and expressed solidarity with the co...

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Controversial Chinese embassy construction in London delayed

China's plans for a massive new embassy in the British capital were delayed until January. Construction plans have proven controversial, with some raising espionage concerns. Ramy Inocencio has more from London.

CBS News

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Senegal to suspend all extraditions to France

Senegalese Justice Minister Yassine Fall said Dakar will refuse to extradite people wanted by France until it receives a favourable response from Paris to its own extradition requests.

Africanews

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South Africans 'deceived' into fighting

The families of several South Africans—allegedly deceived into joining the Russian military—are pleading for their safe return. They say their loved ones are stranded on the front lines in Ukraine. The appeal coincides with the recent ar...

Al Jazeera

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EU, Ukraine agree to 10-point plan to speed up Kyiv's accession bid

The European Union and Ukraine have drawn up a to-do list that will allow Kyiv to make technical progress on its bid to join the EU despite official talks being blocked by Hungary, saying EU accession is a “key element” of Ukraine’s secu...

Euronews

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EU triggers emergency clause to indefinitely immobilise Russian assets

The EU has decided to keep the assets of the Russian Central Bank immobilised for the foreseeable future. The ban, which is based on a provision for economic emergencies, pushes back against external attempts to release the €210 billion ...

Euronews

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China wants a "super embassy" in London

China's purchase of a historical building in the heart of London to form a "super embassy" is raising concerns about security in the United Kingdom. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

CBS News

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Druze communities feel under pressure in Syria

A year after dictator Assad's fall and months after deadly sectarian clashes in the southern region of Sweida, Syria's Druze community is still reeling — raising doubts about how inclusive the new Syria is for minorities.

DW News

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Machado speaks out in Oslo after spending 11 months in hiding

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who has spent 11 months in hiding, arrived in Oslo, Norway, shortly after her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. BBC News, a CBS News partner, spoke to Machado ab...

CBS News

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Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.

Euronews

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Ukraine to give revised peace plans to U.S.

Zelenskyy is walking a tightrope between defending Ukrainian interests and showing Trump he is willing to make some compromises.

Euronews

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Is European Parliament forcing states to accept irregular migration?

A recent post circulating on X claims that the European Parliament has adopted a "Migration and Asylum Pact" that would compel all EU member states to accept irregular migrants or face substantial fines.

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Forbes reveals the 100 most powerful women for 2025

Forbes has revealed its list of the 100 most powerful women of 2025. Maggie McGrath, the editor of ForbesWomen, joins CBS News with more details.

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Ghana condemns 'inhumane' treatment of travellers at Israel airport

Ghana's foreign ministry said it would summon officials from the Israeli Embassy in Accra early on Wednesday after seven Ghanaian travellers were detained at Ben Gurion International Airport.

Africanews

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Danish Queen Mary makes official visit to Kenya

The queen of Denmark arrived in Kenya for a three-day official visit on Tuesday night. It is the second African country the Danish royal is visiting in two months, following a visit to Egypt for a reception hosted by the Danish Embassy i...

Africanews

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Zelenskyy prepared to hold elections after Trump questions motive

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is commenting on potential elections in Ukraine under certain conditions. Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst joins CBS News with more on the war against Russia.

CBS News

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Trump pounds EU in sharpest takedown as bloc mulls future of alliance

After a rough week in which the US criticised the EU on everything from migration to regulation, Europeans are contemplating the future of the transatlantic relationship, but remain divided on how to respond.

Euronews

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Year after Syria ouster, al-Assad lives under Russian supervision

Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives in Moscow under strict Russian supervision with banned public appearances, limited movements and no political activity since fleeing Damascus in December 2024.

Euronews