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Morning Briefing: Dec. 24, 2025

Morning Briefing: Dec. 24, 2025

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

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Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
UN Security Council renews mandate of peacekeeping force in Somalia for another year
23.12.2025

UN Security Council renews mandate of peacekeeping force in Somalia for another year

Council members also decide to cease all operations of UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia as of Oct. 31, 2026

2025 marked by extreme heat, record temperatures and widespread impacts
23.12.2025

2025 marked by extreme heat, record temperatures and widespread impacts

Scorching summer conditions cause major health impacts worldwide as July ranks 3rd-warmest on record

UNICEF official urges balance as countries tighten social media rules for children
23.12.2025

UNICEF official urges balance as countries tighten social media rules for children

As governments consider tighter social media rules for minors, UN official says age limits can help but must be carefully designed

High-level Syrian delegation arrives in Moscow for talks with Russian officials
23.12.2025

High-level Syrian delegation arrives in Moscow for talks with Russian officials

Delegation includes Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra

FACTBOX - New H3N2 influenza strain raises fears of tougher flu season globally
23.12.2025

FACTBOX - New H3N2 influenza strain raises fears of tougher flu season globally

Up to 4.6 million US cases with 30,000 hospitalizations and nearly 2,000 deaths recorded so far