Disasters and accidents

The toll from the floods in Indonesia increases to 908 people killed and 410 more missing. In Thailand, 216 people are also confirmed killed. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/6/heavy-rains-hamper-recovery-as-death-toll-from-floods-in-asia-exceeds-1750

Disasters and accidents

The toll from the floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in Sri Lanka increases to 618 people killed. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/7/sri-lanka-landslides-feared-as-toll-hits-618-widespread-loss-sweeps-asia

Politics and elections

Members of the Benin Armed Forces announce a coup d'état against President Patrice Talon and the creation of a Military Committee for Refoundation. The attempt, however, failed. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/7/soldiers-appear-on-benin-state-television-announcing-apparent-coup