World on Edge: Headlines Shaping Global Affairs

The world is in flux as tragedies, political upheavals, and geopolitical tensions dominate the news. From the German Christmas market car attack to shifts in global political landscapes in Syria and South Korea, to international conflicts in Myanmar and Ukraine, current events underscore global instability and potential change.

In Germany, a car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg claimed the lives of five people and left over 200 injured. A Saudi national has been arrested in connection with the incident, stirring debates on security and migration during Germany's election season amid a rise in far-right sentiments.

In Syria, new leadership appointed Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister, emphasizing a push for international relations after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. This appointment aims to establish diplomatic ties that foster peace and stability according to sources within the new administration.

An armed resistance movement in Myanmar has taken control of a major military base in Rakhine state, marking a significant defeat for the junta. The Arakan Army announced the capture amid escalating hostilities in a sign of the junta's waning control.

(With inputs from agencies.)