Wednesday

December 31, 2025

Armed conflicts and attacks

2025 Cambodian–Thai border crisis

Thailand releases 18 prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement with Cambodia. (ABC News)

United States strikes on alleged drug traffickers during Operation Southern Spear

Three people are killed while others escape in strikes on three alleged drug boats at an undisclosed location. (The Independent)

Arts and culture

Saudi Vision 2030

The Six Flags Qiddiya City amusement park officially opens to the public in Saudi Arabia, with the Falcons Flight attraction breaking records as the worlds tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster. (Zawya) (Arab News)

Business and economy

Disasters and accidents

The Internet Archive suffers its third server outage in a span of one week. (Down Detector)

Law and crime

The U.S. Department of Justice announces that it will review 5.2 million documents of the Epstein files. (Reuters)

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