Top Headlines on December 30, 2025
Here are some of the major news stories making headlines today and in recent days:
December 23, 2025
Gaza faces ongoing humanitarian challenges with medicine shortages amid ceasefire violations
Israeli restrictions continue to limit aid, causing low medicine stocks and critical hunger; sporadic clashes and strikes persist despite October ceasefire.
December 23, 2025
Israeli strike kills three Hezbollah militants near Sidon in southern Lebanon
IDF targets operatives attempting to rebuild military capabilities; strikes continue despite ceasefire as disarmament deadline approaches.
December 23, 2025
Clashes erupt in Aleppo between Syrian army and Kurdish-led SDF; government offices closed
Violence breaks out amid discussions on SDF integration into national army; at least two killed in fighting.
December 23, 2025
Netanyahu warns of strong response to Iranian military exercises; plans to discuss potential strikes with Trump
Israel monitors Iranian missile drills and preparations; concerns over reconstitution of ballistic missile program post-June war.
December 23, 2025
Southern Transitional Council expands control in southern Yemen, eyes further advances
STC seizes key areas including Hadhramaut; separatists signal intent toward Houthi-controlled Sanaa amid shifting power balance.
December 24, 2025
US imposes visa bans on five Europeans accused of censoring American viewpoints online
Targets include former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and leaders of anti-hate organizations; move escalates tensions over EU's Digital Services Act seen by US as suppressing free speech.
December 24, 2025
Airport strikes threaten major European hubs during Christmas period
Industrial actions expected to impact travel at key airports, complicating holiday plans across the continent.
December 23, 2025
China imposes provisional tariffs up to 42.7% on EU dairy products
The move broadens trade conflict, seen as retaliation for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles; European Commission calls measures unjustified.
December 23, 2025
EU plans checks on imported plastics to support domestic recycling industry
European Union prepares measures against cheap plastic imports amid efforts to bolster recycling sector.
December 23, 2025
Kremlin downplays US-Russia Ukraine peace talks as no breakthrough
Recent Miami discussions described as ongoing working process; Russia seeks details on US coordination with Europe and Ukraine.
December 24, 2025
President Trump declares Christmas Eve and day after Christmas as federal holidays for 2025
Executive order closes most federal offices on December 24 and 26, granting employees a five-day weekend; essential services like Social Security and IRS remain open.
December 24, 2025
US GDP surges 4.3% in third quarter, fastest growth in two years
Strong consumer and business spending drive robust economic expansion; Trump credits tariffs, though consumer confidence falls for fifth straight month.
December 24, 2025
S&P 500 closes at record high; markets open with early close on Christmas Eve
Major indexes rise amid year-end rally hopes; NYSE and Nasdaq close at 1 p.m. ET on December 24, fully closed on Christmas Day.
December 23, 2025
President Trump announces new 'Trump Class' battleships as part of Navy modernization
Trump unveils plans for advanced warships described as the fastest and most powerful ever built; Huntington Ingalls selected for design and construction amid rising global tensions.
December 23, 2025
Justice Department sues Illinois over law limiting federal immigration enforcement
DOJ challenges new state law preventing arrests outside courthouses and allowing lawsuits against agents; part of broader push against sanctuary policies.