Japan Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits the Yasukuni Shrine. The location is controversial because it enshrines many war criminals from World War II. The visit provokes condemnation from China and South Korea and criticism from the United States.
Michigan Thousands of customers are still without power across Michigan, Vermont, Maine, and Southern Ontario after a winter storm earlier this week.
Reserve Bank of India The Reserve Bank of India warns users of risks involved in virtual currencies such as Bitcoin and Dogecoin.
UPS Shipping companies United Parcel Service and FedEx apologize for late Christmas package deliveries in the United States, citing high volumes of packages.
Israeli Air Force The Israeli Air Force launches airstrikes on targets in the Gaza Strip after Palestinians fire a rocket from Gaza at the Eshkol region in southern Israel.
Syria Syrian government forces and rebel fighters in a besieged Damascus suburb agree to a 48-hour truce that could result in food being allowed in for residents threatened with starvation.