1. Israel Airstrikes Yemen's Rebel-Held Capital and Port City After Houthi Attack Targeted Israel: Israel carried out airstrikes on Yemen's rebel-held capital and port city after Houthi forces launched drones towards Israel, causing damage to a fuel storage facility. (Time)
[https://time.com/7203250/israel-airstrikes-yemen-houthis/]
2. Dow Falls Over 200 Points, Marks Longest Losing Streak Since 1978: The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 200 points on December 19, 2024, marking its ninth consecutive day of losses and the longest losing streak since 1978. (Barrons)
3. Honda, Nissan Consider Merger Amid Rival Growth: Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a merger to boost their competitive position in the global auto market. (Inc.)
[https://www.inc.com/reuters/honda-nissan-consider-merger-amid-rival-growth/91068296]
4. Amazon Workers to Strike in US During Busy Christmas Season: Amazon workers in the US are planning to strike during the busy Christmas season over working conditions, pay, and benefits. (Al Jazeera)
5. US Government Shutdown Looms as Donald Trump Blocks Bipartisan Budget Deal: The US government is facing the possibility of a shutdown as President Donald Trump has blocked a bipartisan budget deal, citing concerns over border security funding. (Times of India)