1. Trump Names Chief of Staff: President-elect Trump appoints Susie Wiles to lead his staff, preparing for a new term focused on foreign and domestic policy shifts.
2. Philippines Remains Optimistic for Migrants: The Philippine government expresses confidence that Filipino migrants in the U.S. are safe despite Trump’s immigration policies.
3. Tragedy in Uganda: A lightning strike at a refugee camp in Uganda kills 14, raising concerns about safety measures in such communities.
4. Indonesia’s Mount Semeru Erupts: The eruption sends ash into the atmosphere, causing evacuations and disrupting flights.
5. Philippines Money Laundering Case: A high-profile case involving Chinese nationals nears resolution, with Philippine officials cracking down on financial crime.
6. Typhoon Marce Recovery: Northern Philippines begins recovering from Typhoon Marce’s widespread flooding and destruction.
7. U.S. Polling Underestimated Trump Support: Once again, U.S. pollsters misjudged Trump’s backing, leading to questions about polling accuracy.
8. Singapore-Philippines Climate Partnership: Singapore and the Philippines strengthen climate aid and resilience efforts through a new ASEAN collaboration.
9. Taiwan Defense Efforts: Taiwanese students develop drones for defense amid increasing tensions with China.
10. Malaria Vaccines in DR Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo starts administering malaria vaccines to combat the disease in vulnerable regions.
