Experts warn of possible aftershocks after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Taitung on Taiwan's east coast on Christmas Eve. Nasry Asfura has been declared the new president of Honduras after weeks of counting, though his rival has rejected the result. And residents of Guangfu Township build a Christmas tree out of shovels to thank the volunteers who helped clean up following deadly flooding earlier this year. Plus: - A US defense report warns of China’s growing military capabilities, mentioning Beijing’s possible 2027 timeline for an invasion of Taiwan. - President Lai Ching-te urges lawmakers to pass the 2026 general budget at the opening of Taoyuan International Airport’s Terminal 3. - Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party announce a joint plan for a fund aimed at tackling the country’s low birth rate.