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Less than a week after Syrian rebels toppled the regime, the U.S. got to work to prevent ISIS from filling the void. Getty Images

US looks to prevent ISIS resurgence in Syria amid rebel conflict

President-elect Donald Trump packed his inauguration guest list with world leaders to witness his swearing-in as the 47th U.S. president. Getty Images

Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping, other foreign leaders to inauguration

The NFL is set to make its first-ever regular season appearance in Germany's largest city, Berlin in 2025. Getty IMAGES

Berlin to see first regular-season NFL game in 2025, more to come

Ontario's premier has threatened to cut energy exports to the U.S. if Trump levies tariffs against Canada. AP Images

Ontario’s premier threatens to cut energy exports to the US over Trump tariffs

FIFA confirmed the inevitable Wednesday, as it awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 FIFA World Cup with zero competing bids. Getty Images

FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup amid human rights concerns

Days after apologizing for declaring martial law, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gave a defiant speech, vowing to “fight to the end.” Reuters

S. Korean president defends martial law declaration days after apology

Ukraine is reportedly targeting North Korean troops fighting for Russia with psychological warfare to get them to surrender. Getty Images

Kyiv using psychological warfare to get N. Korean troops to surrender

Progress is now being reported in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, according to officials involved in the talks. Reuters

Progress in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas

Christopher Wray has announced he's resigning his position as FBI director. AP Images

Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’

The White House says the memo could serve as a roadmap for the Trump administration on Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. Getty Images

Biden approves national security memo detailing cooperation by US adversaries

The oldest known Ten Commandments tablet will be auctioned off in New York City by Sotheby's on Wednesday, Dec. 18. AP Images

Ten Commandments tablet dating back more than 1,500 years to be sold

After the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad, Israel is on the offensive, carrying out 480 strikes in Syria in the two days since. Getty Images

Israel launches 480 strikes in Syria, moves troops beyond buffer zone

The U.K. has banned the use of puberty blockers for anyone under the age of 18 following a report that cited “unacceptable safety risks.” Getty Images

UK bans puberty blockers for children under 18, citing ‘unacceptable risks’

A recently signed security pact has solidified Russia's closest ally to roll out new facilities to house powerful weapons for Moscow. Getty Images

Belarus, Russia strengthen relations with security treaty, possible nuclear weapons

Investigators in Australia are looking into how hundreds of potentially deadly virus samples disappeared from a laboratory. Getty Images

Missing virus vials: Australian officials investigate biosecurity breach

Since 2021, immigration to the U.S. has reached historic levels, surpassing past immigration booms, according to the New York Times. Getty Images

Immigration surge to US since 2021 largest in history: Report

North Korea broke its silence on the South Korean president's declaration of martial law last week, calling the decision an "insane act." Getty Images

Political crisis in S. Korea worsens as N. Korea breaks silence on situation

It’s a stark comment from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as Turkey and Russia have been on opposite sides of the conflict in Syria. Getty Images

Turkish President Erdogan says he and Putin are ‘the only two leaders left’

The man accused of killing a CEO in New York is fighting extradition as his bail was denied in Pennsylvania. Reuters

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition to NY, denied bail in PA

To transform IMCOM-Europe's building into a strategically branded facility, the Army spent $2.5 million and hired Janson Communications. Janson Communications

IMCOM-Europe revamping HQ into strategically branded facility

Sweden's government is considering a move to restrict social media use for children and teens in an effort to address gang recruitment. Getty Images

Sweden considers social media ban to stop youth gang recruitment

As Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow led his team to victory on Monday against the Cowboys, his house was broken into in Ohio. AP images

Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s home burglarized during Monday football game

Ukraine’s navy, mainly consisting of unmanned drones, has significantly upgraded its domestically produced Sea Baby unmanned surface vessels. Ukraine Armed Forces

Ukraine’s Sea Babies are once again changing naval warfare

The U.N. envoy to Syria said the organization may remove the terror group designation Syria's leading rebels if they meet certain conditions. Getty Images

UN may consider removing terror label from top Syrian rebel group