Daily News Summary – 2025-12-30 – en

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's Mukalla port, claiming to target UAE weapons shipments, escalating tensions between the Gulf allies and deepening the humanitarian crisis.

U.S. forces conducted another lethal strike in the Pacific, killing two and bringing the total death toll to at least 107 in Operation Southern Spear, amid legal and human rights concerns.

Turkish authorities detained 357 suspected ISIS members in nationwide raids following a deadly clash that killed three police officers and six militants.

Thieves drilled into a bank vault in Gelsenkirchen and stole an estimated €30 million in cash, gold, and jewelry, affecting thousands of safety deposit box customers.

Eurostar services were suspended due to a power failure in the Channel Tunnel, stranding thousands of travelers during the busy holiday period.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, died at 35 after a battle with rare acute myeloid leukemia, leaving a legacy in environmental journalism.

Denmark ended over 400 years of daily letter delivery, removing traditional mailboxes as digital transformation renders the service economically unviable.

The Suez Canal faces severe disruptions with ship transits down 57%, causing skyrocketing shipping costs and global supply chain issues due to geopolitical tensions.

Trump and Netanyahu met at Mar-a-Lago but made little progress on the Gaza peace plan, with Hamas disarmament and West Bank disagreements remaining key obstacles.

A new analysis warns that food price volatility in Latin America threatens recent gains in reducing food insecurity, with inflation and market instability posing serious risks.

The film 'Echoes of Empire' has ignited nationwide debates about historical representation, education, and cultural identity, dividing critics and audiences alike.

Major chipmakers are investing billions in new fabrication plants for 2025, driven by AI demand and supply chain restructuring, with 18 new fabs set to start construction.

The U.S. Welcome Corps at Work pilot has successfully connected skilled refugees with employers, demonstrating strong integration results through job offers and community support.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is expanding capacity in 2025 with staff recruitment, training, and outreach efforts to meet growing demand for mental health crisis services.

Labor negotiations for film production crews have stalled, with production levels down 40%, raising concerns about job losses and the impact of AI on the industry.

The MV Sea Change, the first commercial hydrogen-powered ferry, started service in San Francisco Bay, offering zero-emission transportation and testing route economics.

The debate over geoengineering trials has intensified in 2025, with states considering bans and moratoriums amid concerns about risks and climate change impacts.

Schools across the U.S. are implementing heat action plans with infrastructure upgrades and scheduling changes to protect students from extreme heat driven by climate change.

New York launched a $2.5 million urban farms grant program, contrasting with federal USDA cuts to similar initiatives, highlighting tensions in food policy approaches.