Security Council extends UN peacekeeping mission in DRC

The UN Security Council has condemned an offensive by the M23 group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It also renewed the mandate for UN peacekeepers in the country.

The top Ukrainian negotiator says Kyiv has agreed to further pursue joint peace efforts with the U.S. and Europe. Rustem Umerov says Ukraine's aim is to secure long-term security.

A set of supercritical carbon dioxide power generation units has begun commercial operation in southwest China. It marks the first time this groundbreaking technology has moved from the lab to commercial use.

The UN Secretary-General says about 1.6 million people in the Gaza Strip are projected to face extreme levels of acute food insecurity and critical malnutrition risks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Russia-China relations as a crucial factor for global stability. In his year-end media address, Putin said the two countries have engaged in cooperation across various fields.

China has once again voiced opposition to a U.S. arms package of around 11 billion U.S. dollars for the Taiwan region. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson described the U.S. move as blatant interference in China's internal affairs.

Law enforcement officials are also looking into potential ties between the Brown attack and the killing of an MIT professor a few days later.

EU leaders have met in Brussels to discuss using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Russia is accusing Europe of "theft."

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Cambodia and Thailand to make decisions to realize a ceasefire as soon as possible and rebuild mutual trust. Wang made the remarks in separate phone calls with his Cambodian and Thai counterparts.

China has vowed to enhance regulation over photovoltaic manufacturing capacity in 2026. An industry official says the country will use market and legal measures to phase out outdated production and achieve a better balance between supply and demand.