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Daily News Summary – 2025-12-24 – en
On December 24, 2025, global headlines were dominated by a mix of tragedy, conflict, and policy shifts. A devastating plane crash in Ankara claimed the life of Libya's military chief, General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, along with other senior officials, during defense talks with Turkey. Meanwhile, ocean heatwaves are triggering crises in marine ecosystems, threatening fisheries and tourism, while the US implemented a sweeping ban on foreign-made drones, targeting Chinese giant DJI over national security concerns. The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban law and blocked Trump's attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, and Russian forces captured the strategic town of Siversk in eastern Ukraine. Other key developments include the EU facing challenges for 2026, NASA awarding a lunar contract, drought relief funds for farming regions, and escalating human-wildlife conflict in Kenya.
Top Stories
Tragic Crash Claims Top Libyan Commander and Delegation
Libya's military chief was killed in a plane crash in Ankara, along with other officials, during defense talks with Turkey, dealing a blow to UN-brokered efforts in the divided country.
US Implements Sweeping Drone Import Ban Citing National Security Concerns
The US banned imports of foreign-made drones, targeting Chinese manufacturer DJI, over espionage risks, affecting emergency services and hobbyists.
Largest Epstein Document Release Yet Implicates High-Profile Figures
New documents reveal Donald Trump flew on Epstein's jet multiple times and Prince Andrew sought 'inappropriate friends', adding to the scandal's fallout.
Russian Regulator Slows WhatsApp, Faces Legal Challenge
Russia is slowing WhatsApp to push users to domestic apps, facing lawsuits over digital rights as part of a broader internet control campaign.
TikTok National Security Review Reaches Critical Juncture
The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban law, forcing ByteDance to divest US operations by January 2025, amid national security and economic concerns.
Also Notable
War
Ukrainian Forces Withdraw from Key Donetsk Position
Russian forces seized Siversk in eastern Ukraine after Ukrainian troops withdrew, marking another territorial gain in the ongoing conflict.
Zelensky Offers Buffer Zone in Eastern Ukraine as Part of 20-Point Peace Framework
Ukraine proposed a demilitarized zone in Donetsk as part of a peace plan, with US backing, though territorial disputes remain unresolved.
Environment
Marine Heatwaves Trigger Ecosystem Crisis
Ocean heatwaves are causing coral bleaching, fishery collapses, and tourism losses, with urgent calls for restoration funding and climate action.
Space
NASA's Latest Lunar Contract Signals Growing Commercial Space Market
NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a contract for lunar payload delivery to the south pole in 2029, highlighting commercial space partnerships.
Disaster
Emergency Water Deliveries and Crop Support Announced for Drought-Stricken Farms
The USDA released drought relief funds for water deliveries and crop support to help farmers recover from severe dry conditions.
Other categories include politics, international, crime, technology, and more, covering a wide range of global events from the EU's GMO vote to digital skills training in libraries.
