JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel carried out airstrikes in central Gaza on Saturday, saying the strikes were aimed at thwarting an attack by Palestinian militants there, an incident that once again highlighted the fragility of the Gaza ceasefire.

(Tokyo Comprehensive News) Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had her first phone call with US President Trump on Saturday. The two agreed to further strengthen the Japan-US alliance and elevate the relationship to a new level.

(Moscow/Kyiv) Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the "Petrel," with a range of 14,000 kilometers, has completed final testing, praising the weapon's unique capabilities.

(Bloomberg, Hanoi) - The Australian government has allocated A$83.5 million (S$71 million) to build cybersecurity capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, noting that global cooperation is key to combating the growing sophistication and complexity of cybercrime.

(Bloomberg, New York) Nearly 50 bipartisan U.S. economists, including former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting the overturn of U.S. President Trump's policy of reciprocal tariffs imposed on global trading partners.

(Washington Comprehensive News) After US President Trump terminated the trade negotiations between the two countries due to dissatisfaction with Canada's anti-tariff advertisements, he announced that he would impose a 10% tariff on Canadian goods.

(Washington Comprehensive News) US President Trump said he is willing to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un if Kim Jong Un takes the initiative to contact him during his visit to Asia.

(Washington Comprehensive News) Starting from December 26 this year, all non-citizens must have their photos taken and undergo facial recognition when entering and leaving the United States.