US Airstrikes Target ISIS Camps in Nigeria Amid Tensions Over Christian Killings – 12/28/2025, 12:25:05 PM

US military strikes ISIS militants in Nigeria. On Christmas, the US conducted airstrikes on two ISIS camps in northwest Nigeria, following President Trump’s warnings over the killing of Christians; the operation was a collaborative effort with Nigerian intelligence and approval from President Tinubu.[1]

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy heads to meet Trump on ending Ukraine war. Zelenskyy departed Poland on Saturday, stopping in Canada to meet Prime Minister Mark Carney before a Sunday meeting with Trump at his Florida residence to discuss peace plans, security guarantees, territorial issues, and pressuring Russia; Moscow meanwhile struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least one, injuring dozens, and disrupting heating in freezing weather.[2]

Thailand and Cambodia sign border ceasefire. The agreement, effective Saturday noon local time, ends weeks of armed clashes over territorial claims—the most serious since a July truce brokered by Trump and Malaysia with US help; it requires Thailand to repatriate 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July’s fighting that killed at least 48 after five days.[2]

Italy arrests nine for allegedly funding Hamas via charities. Italian authorities detained the individuals on suspicion of channeling funds to the group through charitable organizations.[2]

Other notable developments: A new congressional report criticizes the US military’s communication issues in a January midair crash near Reagan National Airport.[1] Japan’s largest light festival draws thousands nightly despite freezing cold.[2]