Following post-election tensions in Iran, IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi is set to visit the country to engage in crucial discussions with high-ranking officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, as part of efforts to advance nuclear monitoring and cooperation as per their March 2023 agreement.

Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have pledged to work together to restore peace across Europe, with particular focus on the Ukraine conflict, as they maintain robust transatlantic ties in light of potential political changes resulting from upcoming snap elections in Germany.

In response to rising tensions, particularly after recent violence in Amsterdam, Paris is gearing up for the France-Israel UEFA Nations League match by bolstering its security presence with 4,000 police officers and 1,600 stadium staff to ensure a safe event at the Stade de France.

Concurrently, President-elect Trump is pressing Senate GOP leadership candidates to support altering Senate rules to ease Cabinet confirmation processes, a move that could reshape political dynamics as Senators Thune, Cornyn, and Scott vie to replace Mitch McConnell.

As part of his first-day agenda, Trump outlines ambitious policy shifts, including mass deportations, pardoning January 6th rioters, and addressing the U.S.'s relationship with Russia and China, all while expressing confidence in swiftly mediating peace in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Lastly, the southern region of Cuba is grappling with the aftermath of two significant earthquakes following Hurricane Rafael, highlighting the country's compounded crises, including recent protests amid economic hardships, as residents cope with damaged infrastructure yet no reported fatalities.