Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels say mariners held since July attack on ship Eternity C in the Red Sea are released to Oman.
New York, United States (AP) — Macy's posts a surprise profit with overhaul under new CEO resonating with shoppers.
Tehran, Iran (AP) — Iran's rial currency falls to new low of 1.2 million to a US dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy.
Jerusalem, Israel (AP) — Israel says it will open the Rafah crossing in coming days to allow Palestinians to exit from Gaza to Egypt.
Jerusalem, Israel (AP) — Israel says the "findings" returned from Gaza are not remains of either hostage remaining in the strip.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia says the deep-sea search for long-missing Flight 370 will resume Dec. 30.
Washington, United States (AP) — Republican Matt Van Epps wins special election to U.S. House in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
Jersey City, United States (AP) — James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, thwarting ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s bid for a political comeback.
Grapevine, United States (AP) — Ole Miss rises a spot to No. 6 in College Football Playoff rankings despite losing its coach. Ohio State still No. 1.
Moscow, Russia (AP) — Putin adviser says Russia-U.S. talks on ending the fighting in Ukraine were productive but that more work remains.
Minneapolis, United States (AP) — Officials preparing immigration operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants, AP source says.
Washington, United States (AP) — Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it.
Washington, United States (AP) — Man accused of shooting two National Guard troops pleads not guilty during video court appearance from hospital bed.
Washington, United States (AP) — Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized September attack on alleged drug boat.
Moscow, Russia (AP) — Putin hosts U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner for talks on ending fighting in Ukraine.
Vatican City, Vatican City (AP) — Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts about the conclave that elected him, saying he had left it in God's hands.
Moscow, Russia (AP) — Russian leader Vladimir Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts with 'unacceptable' amendments to proposals.
Washington, United States (AP) — Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been released from a US federal prison, Bureau of Prisons tells AP.
Jerusalem, Israel (AP) — Israel says it has received "findings" from Palestinian militants in Gaza in a transfer by the Red Cross.
Beirut, Lebanon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV references the conflict in southern Lebanon before departing Beirut, ending his first foreign visit.
