1. Israeli strikes in Yemen: Israel carried out strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa, targeting Houthi rebels. The strikes came shortly after a drone attack on an Israeli-operated cargo ship off the Red Sea coast. The World Health Organization chief, who was in the area, said he was nearby when the strikes occurred. (Link: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/26/nx-s1-5239984/israel-strikes-houthi-rebels-yemen)

2. Panama Canal dispute: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that the U.S. should take control of the Panama Canal, sparking concerns in Panama. Panama's president has rejected Trump's proposal, saying the canal is Panamanian. (Link: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/absolute-necessity-trump-sparks-concerns-after-desire-control-panama-canal-greenland)

3. Biden signs 50 bills into law: U.S. President Joe Biden quietly signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, including measures to combat domestic violence, improve mental health services, and expand affordable housing. (Link: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/biden-quietly-signs-50-bills-law-christmas-eve)

4. XRP price and buy wall: XRP price must reclaim $2.30 to absorb a buy wall, according to an analyst. (Link: https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-price-must-reclaim-2-30-to-absorb-buy-wall-analyst)

5. U.S.-China chip policy: The U.S. has two choices on its China chip policy, neither of which is good for stocks, according to Barron's. (Link: https://www.barrons.com/articles/chip-stocks-us-china-trade-policy-78acc6e4?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)