International News from Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
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US strikes drug boat loading facility in Venezuela, Trump says
President Donald Trump has said on Monday that the US had "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, marking the first known time Washington has carried out land operations in Venezuela since a pressure campaign began against President Nicolas Maduro's government.
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Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Russia has accused Ukraine on Monday of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence and vowed retaliation, providing no evidence for a claim Kyiv dismissed as baseless and aimed at derailing arduous peace talks.
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Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, who became Bangladesh's first female prime minister in 1991 and went on to develop a bitter rivalry with Sheikh Hasina as they spent decades trading power, has died on Tuesday after a long illness at 80 years old.
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UAE forecasts unsettling weather conditions until January 3The UAE’s weather authority has forecast unsettling weather conditions starting Tuesday, December 30, until Saturday, January 3, with expected dusty conditions and a chance of rainfall across the country.
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Dubai confirms free parking on New Year’s DayDubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that public parking zones will be free of charge during the New Year holiday on Thursday, January 1, except at multi-storey facilities and Al Khail Gate N-365.
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UAE condemns attempt to target residence of Russian PresidentThe UAE has strongly condemned the attempt to target the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
