North Korea’s Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees test-firing of missiles Missile test aims to assess country’s strategic technology for developing high-altitude missile Reuters
Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman, seen as likely next PM, returns from exile ahead of polls Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party widely expected to top February election ReutersWeb Desk
Pope Leo says denying help to poor is rejecting God US-born pope calls for compassion toward immigrants, children, and the poor Reuters
12 parties file bids for two new Pakistan Super League teams Bidding results to be announced on Dec 27, with open competition set for Jan 8 Web Desk
Heavy rains drench Southern California, spawn flash flooding, mud flows Crews rescue dozens from high water in mountain community Reuters
White House orders military to focus on ‘quarantine’ of Venezuela oil US official says military options still exist but focus is on economic pressure Reuters
Israel says it will respond to Hamas ‘violation’ of Gaza truce, Hamas official denies Israel says military officer wounded by bomb in Rafah; PM Netanyahu says Israel will retaliate Reuters
Driverless future gains momentum with global robotaxi deployments Companies around the world race to deploy driverless taxis Reuters
