World News for December 28, 2025

  1. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy Meets Trump in Florida for Ukraine Peace Talks

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is meeting U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a revised peace plan to end the war with Russia. This comes amid ongoing Russian advances and concerns that Trump may push for concessions favoring Moscow. Zelenskiy brings a 20-point proposal, expressing doubts about Russia’s seriousness in negotiations. Source: Reuters

  2. Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attacks on Kyiv Ahead of Peace Talks

    Russian forces bombarded Ukraine’s capital with hundreds of drones and missiles in a nearly 10-hour assault, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure. Ukrainian officials say this demonstrates Moscow’s unwillingness to pursue peace, as the strikes intensified pressure just before Zelenskiy’s meeting with Trump. Source: Reuters

  3. Guinea Holds Presidential Election Under Ruling Junta

    Guinea is voting in a presidential election expected to legitimize the 2021 coup leader Mamady Doumbouya’s rule. The vote aims to transition back to civilian governance, but the winner will face challenges in addressing poverty and managing global interests in the country’s critical minerals like bauxite and iron ore. Source: The New York Times

  4. Myanmar Begins Phased General Election Amid Civil War

    Myanmar’s military junta is holding staged elections starting today, the first since the 2021 coup. Widely criticized as a sham with low turnout and restricted participation, the polls are seen as an attempt to gain legitimacy and ease sanctions while the country remains in conflict. Source: Reuters

  5. Brigitte Bardot, Iconic French Actress, Dies at 91

    French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot, known for her roles in films like “And God Created Woman” and later her animal rights activism, has passed away at age 91. She was celebrated as a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s-60s and later focused on animal welfare through her foundation. Source: Reuters

  6. Russian FM Lavrov Reiterates Opposition to Taiwan Independence

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow opposes Taiwan’s independence in any form, viewing it as an inseparable part of China. He also cautioned Japan against militarization, underscoring Russia’s alignment with Beijing on regional issues. Source: Reuters

  7. Kosovo Holds Snap Parliamentary Election to End Political Deadlock

    Kosovo is voting in a snap election to resolve a year-long impasse that has stalled government formation and delayed international funding. Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s nationalist party seeks a majority amid challenges like poverty and organized crime in Europe’s youngest nation. Source: Reuters

  8. Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire After Border Clashes

    Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire to halt recent deadly border fighting over disputed territory. China welcomed the truce ahead of trilateral talks, aiming to restore stability and rebuild trust in the region. Source: Reuters

  9. Families Demand Answers One Year After South Korea’s Deadliest Plane Crash

    Marking one year since the Jeju Air disaster that killed 179 people, victims’ families continue protesting for clarity amid ongoing investigations. Many details remain unresolved, fueling frustration and calls for accountability from officials and airlines. Source: The New York Times

  10. Power Line Repairs Begin Near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

    Repairs to power lines near Europe’s largest nuclear facility, Zaporizhzhia, have started under an IAEA-brokered local ceasefire. The move aims to stabilize the plant amid ongoing risks from the war, with the situation described as stable but fragile. Source: Reuters

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