Xi vows China and Taiwan will “surely be reunified” in New Year’s speech  AxiosTaiwanese leader weighs in after DPP’s Lai faces new independence row  South China Morning PostChina reaffirms its military threats against Taiwan weeks …

Venice is banning large tourist groups in 2024 to ‘protect’ the historic, sinking city  New York Post Venice puts further limits on tourists to protect the city  EuronewsItaly: Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers …

After months of extra duty at sea providing protection for Israel, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group will be heading home, the Navy announced on Monday.

Pakistan’s independent human rights commission said Monday there is little chance of free and fair parliamentary elections in the country next month because of ‘pre-poll rigging.’

Israel-Hamas war: Israel pulls thousands of troops out of Gaza Strip  The Associated PressIsrael Plans to Withdraw Some Troops From Gaza  The New York TimesFighting between Hamas and Israel rages on despite partial troop withdrawal&…

Where to go in 2024: The best places to visit  CNN2024 is the ‘year of globetrotting,’ travel expert says. Here are some of the hot spots  CNBC12 must-visit cities to visit in 2024, according to a travel expert  The Seattl…

Iranian warship ‘enters Red Sea’ amid ongoing Houthi attacks on merchant shipping  The Times of IsraelIran deploys warship to Red Sea amid soaring tensions  Al Jazeera EnglishIsrael-Hamas war: Iranian warship enters Red Sea &nb…

Russia launches record number of drones across Ukraine  The Associated PressOpinion | Ukraine attack means Congress must act on aid  The Washington PostRussian Officer Killed During Belgorod Attack: Kyiv  NewsweekUkraine s…