Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,017 Here are the key developments on the 1,017th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2024
Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule at risk of collapse? The last time Syrian President Bashar Assad was in serious trouble was 10 years ago The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Scholz confident of developing ‘joint strategy’ on Ukraine with Trump German chancellor wants Ukraine’s sovereignty guarantees but rules out providing Kyiv with long-range Taurus missiles. What we know on day 1,018 The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2024
Zelensky Slams Putin After Russian Strikes Kill 12 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday slammed Russia and its President Vladimir Putin over two aerial attacks that killed at least 12 people. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024
Syria's Assad: The President Who Led A Bloody Crackdown Syrian President Bashar al-Assad oversaw a merciless crackdown on a pro-democracy revolt that morphed into one of the bloodiest wars of the century. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024
Fresh Rallies In Georgia After PM Said 'Won Battle' With Pro-EU Protesters Thousands of defiant pro-EU protesters in Georgia staged a fresh rally Friday after the prime minister claimed victory in a "battle" against the opposition, amid a deepening post-electoral crisis. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024
The Guardian view on Syrian turmoil: alliances shift while Assad’s grip weakens Editorial: With a dictatorship under pressure, a nation’s chaos could reshape regional alliances and risk broader instability across the Middle East The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024
Prince William, Zelensky To Attend Notre Dame Reopening Britain's Prince William and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have joined a growing VIP guestlist for the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral on Saturday, with the latter expected to seek talks with US president-elect Donald Trump over Kyiv's faltering war effort. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024
Baloch separatists becoming as big a national security threat as Pakistani Taliban, says think tank A Pakistani think tank says a Baloch separatist group is becoming as big a national security threat as the Pakistani Taliban The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Russia Spreading Disinformation To Undermine U.S. Support For Ukraine Russia's disinformation campaign aims to undermine U.S. support for Ukraine and influence global events. Top News · Dec 6, 2024
Iran Launches Satellite-Carrying Rocket That Could Be Used As Ballistic Weapon Iran's launch of the Simorgh rocket, capable of carrying heavier payloads, raises concerns about its dual-use potential as a ballistic missile. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024
Putin signs agreement offering Russia's security guarantees to ally Belarus Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Belarus to sign a treaty offering security guarantees, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons, to protect Moscow’s closest ally The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Crisis deepens in Georgia as government goes back on EU aspirations Georgia's democratic future hangs in the balance as thousands continue to protest against a government accused of abandoning the country's path to European Union membership and crushing dissent. Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2024
Pakistan’s Imran Khan warns of civil disobedience amid legal woes, protests Former PM makes new threat days after security forces cracked down on a major protest by his party and supporters. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2024
Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2024 Russia ready to use ‘any means’ to prevent defeat in Ukraine: Lavrov Russia’s top diplomat says Moscow sent the West a message with the recent use of a hypersonic missile in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024 Syrian insurgents enter 2 central towns, bringing them close to the city of Homs Syrian opposition activists and pro-government media both say insurgents have entered two towns just north of the central city of Homs, bringing them closer to Syria’s third largest city
Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,016 These were the key developments on the 1,016th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024 'People Want Change': Inside Romania's Far-right Stronghold In the Romanian village of Mihai Viteazu, where far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu performed particularly well in the first-round election in which he stormed to a surprise lead, businessman Ciprian Gavrila explained why.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024 Russian LGBTQ+ activists describe a climate of fear following new laws and court rulings The LGBTQ+ community in Russia has been under pressure for a decade, but the situation has worsened in the past year
International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024 Lavrov Says Russia Ready To Defend Itself Through 'Any Means' Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said he hoped Ukraine's allies took "seriously" Moscow's recent use of a hypersonic missile in the conflict there, and warned that Russia was ready to use "any means" to defend itself.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus A Hamas official says that after a weekslong hiatus international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staff
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024 North Korean troops so 'poorly trained' that Putin army yet to throw them into battle, say western officials The DPRK soldiers are expected to be used in the fight for the Kursk region of Russia
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024 Suspected Russian spy claimed to be working for Interpol, court told Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, Vanya Gaberova, 30, and Katrin Ivanova, 33, are on trial at the Old Bailey accused of being part of a network of spies.
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024 Georgian PM Vows To 'Eradicate' Opposition Amid Pro-EU Protests Georgia's prime minister vowed Thursday to "eradicate" the country's "liberal-fascist" opposition, escalating the government's bitter campaign against its rivals as mass pro-EU protests enter their second week.