1. U.S. imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the 2024 U.S. election.

2. Next round of nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries—Britain, France and Germany, will take place on Jan. 13 in Geneva.

3. US investors are preparing for a swathe of changes in 2025, from tariffs and deregulation to tax policy, that will ripple through markets as Donald Trump returns to the White House.

4. Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits.

5. China's 2024 GDP is expected to exceed 130 trillion yuan ($17.8 trillion). Xi Jinping pledged more proactive policies to promote growth in 2025.

6. Tesla will fix software in 77,650 China-made Model 3 and Model Y cars over safety hazards.