In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes.

The U.S. will shift some of the burden of defense to its allies, and it will equip them for it. One ally’s equipment: nuclear submarines for South Korea.

Historically, the U.S. had been the top donor for global health. That changed dramatically this year. We look at the new approach the U.S. is pursuing and what this has meant for people on the ground.

President Trump ordered U.S. strikes on ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, in response to what he claimed is persecution of Christians

Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.

France’s Louvre museum has installed large metal bars over the windows of the gallery thieves broke into in October.

The U.S. has launched a “deadly strike” against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, according to Trump. And, holiday spending was higher than expected this year.

Clean energy is surging despite political attacks. But a slowdown may be looming

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine continue as Ukraine spent its third Christmas under Russian onslaught.

Ukraine spent its third Christmas at war with Russia. NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with a Ukrainian member of parliament about celebrating in wartime and soliciting U.S. support for Ukraine.

President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. launched military strikes against ISIS forces in Nigeria, alleging the group has been targeting Christians.

North Korea’s state media released photos Thursday of what it said was the hull of a nuclear submarine. Its leader denounced South Korea’s plans to build its own subs as “an offensive act.”

In an “alternative” message to the king’s annual Christmas speech, Kimmel told British viewers that “from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year,” for the United States.

President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria.

As smog shrouds New Delhi, authorities have taken unpopular steps like banning a favorite street snack. Critics say its performative.

The storms have brought flash flooding and mudslides during a time of busy holiday travel.

Russia’s ghost fleet of sanctions-busting oil tankers are using the Turkish-controlled Bosphorus to reach the Black Sea, causing headaches for Turkey.

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the suffering in Gaza, Yemen and among migrants, and called for peace in troubled regions like Lebanon, Ukraine and Syria.

Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.

A group of hobbyists in Belgium make drones that help on the frontline of a war.