Global News Daily Snapshot – Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 – details on the stories below:
(🇺🇸 United States) Republicans back US House Democrats to force vote on healthcare subsidies. In a rare bipartisan move, enough Republican House members joined Democrats to support a discharge petition that will compel a floor vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies set to expire at year’s end.
(🇺🇸 United States / 🇻🇪 Venezuela) Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. U.S. President Donald Trump declared a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers tied to Venezuela — a move that sharply escalates pressure on President Nicolás Maduro’s government, sent oil prices higher, and raised legal and geopolitical concerns.
(🇬🇧 United Kingdom) UK police plan tougher action against antisemitic chants at protests. British law enforcement announced plans to more strictly enforce laws against antisemitic chanting at demonstrations, aiming to curb hate speech amid ongoing tensions.
(🇨🇳 China / 🇵🇠Philippines) China and the Philippines trade accusations over a disputed South China Sea atoll incident. Beijing said Manila “distorted facts” after the Philippine coast guard reported injured fishermen and damage tied to Chinese coast guard actions.
(🇷🇺 Russia) Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine war goals and keep expanding a “buffer zone.” Putin framed Russia’s aims as achievable either by diplomacy or force, while rejecting Western claims he intends war with Europe.
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