Serbian schools to close early for winter break amid anti-corruption protests Vučić government seeks to stop unrest over Novi Sad canopy collapse spreading to secondary education sector The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Putin Vows 'Destruction' On Ukraine After Kazan Drone Attack Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed to bring more "destruction" to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on the central Russian city of Kazan a day earlier. International Business Times · Dec 22, 2024
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian fuel depot for the second time this month Ukrainian drones have struck a major Russian oil terminal for the second time in just over a week, according to the Russian local governor, as part of a “massive” cross-border attack on fuel and energy facilities that Kyiv says supply Moscow's military The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024
Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Strikes Kill 28 Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes overnight and early Sunday killed at least 28 Palestinians, including at one family's home and at a school building the military said was used by Hamas. International Business Times · Dec 22, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,032 Here are the key developments on the 1,032nd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2024
Menaced by foreign foes, facing mutiny at home: how long before Iran goes nuclear? After Syria, Israel and the US fear Tehran will build an atomic bomb. Their threats may produce that very outcome The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv strikes Russia in major drone attack 1,000km from frontline High-rise residential buildings hit in Russian city of Kazan but no casualties reported; Zelenskyy reveals meetings with CIA chief. What we know on day 1,033 The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2024
‘Resistance was not a choice’: how Syria’s unlikely rebel alliance took Aleppo An Islamist commander retraces his brigade’s march to seize the Syrian city The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
Cyprus can help rid Syria of chemical weapons and search for its missing, Cypriot top diplomat says Cyprus’ top diplomat says his country stands ready to help eliminate Syria’s remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and to support a search for people whose fate remains unknown after more than a decade of war The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024
Two Russian airports announce flight restrictions after Ukrainian drone attack Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency has announced a temporary block on landing and takeoff at Kazan International Airport and restrictions at Gagarin Airport in Russia's Saratov, ABC News reported on Saturday, citing RIA Novosti agency. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 21, 2024
Syrian soldiers distance themselves from Assad in return for promised amnesty Hundreds of former Syrian soldiers are reporting to the country’s new rulers for the first time since Bashar Assad was ousted to answer questions about whether they may have been involved in crimes against civilians in exchange for a promised amnesty The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024
The Iran-led axis of resistance in the aftermath of Syria’s upheaval Iran’s leader has emphasised that resistance cannot be broken through military strikes and political plots. Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2024
At least six people killed, eight others injured in Ukrainian rocket attack in Kursk: Russian At least six people including a child were killed in a Ukrainian rocket attack on a town in Russia's Kursk region, The Moscow Times reported. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 21, 2024
International Business Times · Dec 21, 2024 Drone Attack Hits Russian City 1,000km From Ukraine Frontier Kyiv on Saturday staged a major drone attack on the Russian city of Kazan, 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) from the frontier, as Moscow's troops captured a new frontline village in eastern Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2024 Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russia, Russia takes village near Donetsk Residential buildings have been hit in the Russian city of Kazan, causing no casualties.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2024 French court issues severe sentences to those linked to beheading of teacher Samuel Paty France’s anti-terrorism court has convicted eight people of involvement in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty outside his school near Paris four years ago – a horrific death that shocked the country.
Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2024 Yemen’s Houthis hit Tel Aviv, Israel, with missile Latest tit-for-tat attack follows Israeli air strikes on Sanaa and Hodeidah, which killed nine people earlier this week.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024 Ukraine faces difficult decisions over acute shortage of frontline troops Depleted army is increasingly made up of older men, but Zelenskyy is reluctant to lower mobilisation age from 25
Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,031 Here are the key developments on the 1,031st day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: IMF approves $1.1bn loan to Ukraine Loan approval by the International Monetary Fund will bolster Ukraine as it faces continued Russian attacks. What we know on day 1,032
Top News · Dec 20, 2024 Turkey's Potential Invasion Of Syria Raises Global Concerns Turkish President Erdogan's planned invasion of Syria escalates tensions with Kurdish forces. U.S. mediates for peace and stability.
Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2024 US charges IRGC officer with killing of American citizen in Iraq US says Mohammad Reza Nouri orchestrated the killing of Stephen Troell in 2022 as revenge for Qassem Soleimani.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024 Murder and terrorism charges brought against Iranian officer in 2022 killing of American in Iraq An Iranian officer blamed for the 2022 killing of an American in Iraq has been charged in New York with federal murder and terrorism crimes
Top News · Dec 20, 2024 Verdicts Awaited For Accomplices In French Teacher Beheading Case Verdicts awaited for 8 individuals in trial for the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty. Charges range from aiding attacker to online hate campaign.