Here are the top 25 global news stories for January 3, 2025:
1.Israeli Air Strikes on Gaza Intensify: Israeli air strikes continue to devastate districts in Gaza, resulting in numerous casualties and filling morgues. These actions are in response to assaults by Hamas, marking severe violence in the long-standing conflict. Simultaneously, Israelis are mourning and holding funerals for those lost in the Hamas attacks. This escalation is among the worst in 75 years of the ongoing conflict.
2.Syria's New Government Revamps School Curriculum: Syria's new government faces criticism over proposed school curriculum changes, perceived as having an Islamist bias. Notable amendments include redefining 'martyr' and removing chapters.
3.Israeli Commandos Raid Syrian Missile Plant: Over 100 Israeli 'kingfisher' commandos raided Syria, destroying an underground missile plant in just three hours. The site, funded by Iran, was allegedly intended for producing precision missiles for Hezbollah.
4.Uranium Stocks Surge Amid Supply Concerns: Uranium stocks surged after Cameco, a Canadian uranium producer, announced a halt in production at its Inkai joint venture in Kazakhstan due to a lapse in government authorization. This interruption raises concerns about Kazakhstan's reliability as a uranium supplier, as the country provides 43% of the world's supply.
5.Polar Vortex to Bring 'Exceptionally Cold' Temperatures to US: The Eastern United States is expected to experience exceptionally cold temperatures due to a southward dip of the polar vortex. This event is predicted to make January the coldest in a decade since 2014.
6.Arup Suffers £25 Million Loss from Cyberattack: British engineering firm Arup suffered a cyberattack in Hong Kong involving deep fake technology, resulting in a loss of over £25 million. The attack convinced an employee to transfer funds to multiple accounts.
7.US Dollar Set to End Week on a High: The US dollar is poised to end the week on a high, supported by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a dour euro zone outlook. Traders are pricing in about 45 basis points of Fed rate cuts in 2025.
8.New Orleans Attack Leaves 14 Dead: A vehicle-ramming and shooting attack in New Orleans resulted in 15 deaths, including the perpetrator, and 35 injuries. The attack occurred during New Year's celebrations.
9.California Plane Crash Kills Two, Injures 18: A small plane crashed into a furniture manufacturing facility in Fullerton, California, killing two and injuring 18. The pilot attempted an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Fullerton Municipal Airport.
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