30 December 2025
Russian state media reported the claims from foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, who said the country's negotiating position on achieving peace in Ukraine would change as a result of the attack.
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29 Dec: The Israeli government has introduced new rules for aid organisations, including that they must not engage in any activities or criticism which "delegitimise" the state of Israel.... more
28 Dec: Most shopping receipts in Taiwan are also tickets for a lottery run every second month by the government to increase tax compliance, and there are some big prizes up for grabs.... more
27 Dec: Five years after the military toppled a democratically elected government and imprisoned its leaders, the country is preparing to hold national elections beginning on December 28.... more
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