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Tragic Bus Crash in Guatemala: At least fifteen killed in a plunge off the Inter-American Highway, sparking national mourning and highlighting the ongoing risks of traffic accidents involving public buses in the country.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, currently serving a twenty-seven-year sentence for plotting a coup, undergoes nerve block procedure for ongoing hiccups. Endorses son Flavios presidential run from hospital bed, sparking political buzz. Health issues, including post-stabbing surgeries, raise questions about his familys political future and ongoing legal case.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump are set to discuss a twenty-point peace plan in Florida, focusing on security guarantees, territorial disputes, and economic deals. Zelenskyy seeks a longer, legally binding security agreement, while the US offers a fifteen-year renewable deal. Territory, particularly Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, remains a contentious issue. The US proposes a free economic zone compromise, and Zelenskyy suggests a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire. Trump expects positive talks and plans to speak with Vladimir Putin soon, as recent Russian attacks highlight the urgency for lasting peace.

Italian authorities arrest nine individuals accused of funneling money to Hamas through charities, diverting around seven million euros for humanitarian aid. The operation, involving anti-mafia and anti-terrorism units, resulted in seized assets worth over eight million euros. The investigation, aided by Dutch authorities and Eurojust, was sparked by suspicious financial transfers. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised the teams, highlighting the need for tighter scrutiny of global charities as terror groups may mask funding as aid.

In Gazas Deir al-Balah, families brace for winter in flimsy tents, with no income and skyrocketing prices leaving them unable to afford basics. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks stall, and Israels army raids a Palestinian town in the West Bank, fueling claims of collective punishment.

Tensions escalate in southern Yemen as Saudi-led coalition warns separatists backed by UAE to halt military moves. Coalition spokesman threatens immediate response to protect civilians and restore calm in Hadramout and Mahra. Separatists accuse Saudi forces of airstrikes, while coalition accuses separatists of human rights violations. US expresses concern, urging restraint and diplomacy. Yemens Presidential Leadership Council condemns separatist advances. The country has been in civil war for over a decade, with Iran-backed Houthis controlling the north and Saudi-UAE coalition supporting the government in the south. UAE also backs southern separatists seeking to split off South Yemen. Local leaders and coalition demand separatist withdrawal, camp handover, and local authority control. UN calls for talks and no further escalation to avoid a bigger crisis.

Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has passed away at age eighty-five. Holland, who was next in line to become church president, led the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and was known for his service at Brigham Young University. His death creates a vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve, and he leaves behind his wife and numerous family members.

In Homs, Syria, a mosque bombing kills eight and injures eighteen, with early investigations suggesting explosives planted inside. The attack targets Alawites, viewed as apostates by hard-line Islamists. A local neighbor describes the chaos and horror. The mosque, known for its inclusivity, becomes a site of mourning as mourners chant and bury their dead amidst rising sectarian tensions.