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Ukraine’s top officials, led by Rustem Umerov, travel to the U.S. for peace talks after Zelenskyy’s chief of staff resigns amid corruption scandal.

Putin declares Russia prepared to fight as U.S. delegation plans Moscow visit to discuss Ukraine peace proposals.

Hong Kong fire kills 55, leaves 76 injured, fires still burn in three buildings, and 279 reported missing as rescue operations continue.

A massive fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district killed at least 13 and injured dozens, including a firefighter, as officials battled the blaze.

Kremlin declines to comment on U.S.-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva, as 28-point U.S. proposal reduced to 19 points, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

Zohran Mamdani calls Trump a fascist but stresses productive Oval Office meeting focusing on NYC affordability and public safety issues.

Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will resign from Congress Jan. 5, 2026, after clashing with Donald Trump, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok after confronting public bullying from a host and facing event controversies.

A federal judge questions major investigative errors in the James Comey case as defense lawyers move to dismiss the indictment over allegations of vindictive prosecution.

Bangladesh’s former PM Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity over last year’s protest crackdown, deepening political turmoil ahead of elections.