Based on the latest news sources, here are the major world developments:

Russia and Ukraine: A European intelligence chief stated that Russia believes it can outsmart the US during Ukraine peace talks, though Russia cannot attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces.[1]

Israel-Palestine: Israel’s security cabinet approved new measures to expand Israeli power across the occupied West Bank and make it easier for settlers to seize Palestinian land illegally.[3] Eight Muslim-majority countries denounced Israel for imposing unlawful sovereignty over the occupied West Bank.[3] Israeli attacks have killed at least seven Palestinians over the past 24 hours, including four deaths from a bombing of a residential building in Gaza City sheltering displaced people.[3] Since a US-brokered ceasefire took effect in October, Israel has killed 581 Palestinians.[3]

Middle East Protests: Thousands of demonstrators in Sydney protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, calling for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories.[3] Sydney police faced accusations of using excessive force, with video showing officers firing pepper spray at peaceful protesters and punching demonstrators, including an elderly man.[3]

Caribbean: Air Canada suspended flights to Cuba after the country ran out of fuel for commercial aviation.[2][3]

US Military Operations: The Pentagon conducted another airstrike in the Eastern Pacific targeting suspected drug smugglers, killing two people.[3][4] Since September, the Pentagon has conducted 38 such strikes, killing at least 130 people labeled as narco-terrorists, with Amnesty International condemning the strikes as murder.[3]

Migration Crisis: So far in 2026, 484 migrants have been reported dead or missing along the central Mediterranean route.[3]

Portugal: A socialist won the Portuguese presidency, with an anti-establishment opponent gaining influence.[2]

Labor Action: San Francisco public schools closed for a second consecutive day after approximately 6,000 educators walked off the job, marking the city’s first teacher strike in nearly half a century.[3]