Foreign Exchanges: the Podcast World roundup: December 13-14 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Explore the latest in global affairs as Syria faces fresh tensions from an ISIS attack, leading to U.S. responses. Delve into Israel-Lebanon strikes amid a precarious ceasefire and Italy's potential role in Gaza stabilization. Discover Yemen's escalating southern turmoil and Myanmar's junta's alarming hospital bombings. Witness renewed clashes on the Thailand-Cambodia border, while Tunisia grapples with protests after a custody death. Plus, insights on changing political landscapes in Chile and implications of U.S.-Ukraine peace talks.
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Thailand–Cambodia Clashes Escalate
- Despite a claimed ceasefire, fighting between Thailand and Cambodia escalated with border closures and Thai operations.
- The bout has caused at least 26 military and civilian deaths so far.
Deadly Attack At Sydney Hanukkah Event
- A mass shooting at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach killed at least 15 people in Sydney.
- Police identified attackers as a father and son, with the son previously examined for IS ties.
Sudan Drone Strikes Target Cities And UN
- RSF drone strikes hit El Obeid and a UN facility in Sudan, killing peacekeepers and civilians.
- The attacks reflect ongoing attempts to besiege cities and target international forces amid the conflict.