A bomb exploded at a Homs mosque during Friday prayers, killing at least eight and injuring 18.

A man attacked eight people at a Japanese factory, injuring seven, and was arrested.

Russia's massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine killed three, including a child, and cut power ahead of Christmas.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak convicted on all 25 charges in 1MDB scandal, facing possible prison.

A former "Madea Halloween" actor sues Tyler Perry for alleged sexual assault on set, seeking $77 million.

A Libyan military jet crashed near Ankara, killing all nine on board, including the chief of staff, during a flight from Istanbul.

A Palestinian man killed two Israelis in a car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel on Dec. 26, 2025, before being shot dead.

A bombing at a Syrian Alawite mosque sparked clashes, killing 3–4 and escalating regional tensions.

Six IS militants and three Turkish officers killed in Yalova clash near Istanbul.

Nine people died in a Karnataka crash when a truck crossed the median, hit a bus, and caused it to catch fire.