1. NATO called for a full investigation into the cause of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people.

2. New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate.

3. Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese EV maker BYD denies 'slavery-like conditions' claims by Brazilian authorities.

4. Oil edged lower in light holiday trade as the dollar's strength offset hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world's biggest oil importer.

5. Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in December while services inflation held steady, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike.