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Suicide Bomber in Syria Kills Security Officer in New Year’s Eve Attack
ByEphrat Livni and Hussam Hammoud January 1, 2026

The attacker likely had links to the Islamic State and was possibly targeting a Christian church in the center of Aleppo, according to a government spokesman.

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New Year’s Eve celebrations as the world welcomes 2026
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 31, 2025

As the world enters 2026, cities celebrate with fireworks, concerts and gatherings across different time zones.

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Trump says ‘removing’ National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 31, 2025

US president backs away from troop deployment to US cities amid legal setbacks, vows return when crime 'begins to soar'.

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US imposes more sanctions on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 31, 2025

The sanctions come amid President Trump's pressure campaign that critics say is aimed at toppling Nicolas Maduro.

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Ivory Coast fight back against Gabon to top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 31, 2025

Ivorians to face Burkina Faso in last 16 while Cameroon meet South Africa and Mozambique play Nigeria.

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What is behind the Saudi-UAE rupture in Yemen?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 31, 2025

United Arab Emirates says its troops are pulling out of Yemen after the attack by Saudi Arabia.

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Palestinians in Gaza say ‘lives will be destroyed’ by Israel’s NGO ban
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 31, 2025

Displaced people in Gaza warn new restrictions on aid group will 'lead to catastrophe' in devastated enclave.

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White House ‘looking at’ denaturalising Somali Americans for alleged fraud
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 31, 2025

Trump renews attacks on Somali Americans a day after freezing federal childcare funding to Minnesota over fraud claims.

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Trump Media company announces plans to award shareholders digital tokens
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 31, 2025

President Donald Trump, the majority shareholder for Trump Media, has actively championed the growth of cryptocurrency.

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Suicide bomber kills at least one police officer in Syria’s Aleppo
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 31, 2025

Officials say a 'terrorist' detonated suicide belt as police protecting New Year's Eve festivities tried to detain him.

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