Vladimir Putin to run for Russian president again in March 2024 Russian leader a step closer to a fifth term in widely expected announcement, with little doubt over outcome The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
Putin Says He Will Run For Re-election In 2024 President Vladimir Putin said Friday he will run for re-election in 2024, Russian news agencies reported, allowing the Kremlin leader to extend his decades-long grip on power into the 2030s. International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023
Putin confirms run for Russian presidency in 2024 election The longstanding Russian leader confirms he will bid to add a fifth presidential term in the upcoming March election. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023
Every Palestinian prisoner for every Israeli hostage: that should be Netanyahu’s next move Israelis are desperate for the return of loved ones. The government needs to swallow its pride – and take the initiative, says Israeli writer Yossi Melman The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
Egyptians to vote in three-day presidential poll with a likely return of al-Sisi Egyptians go to the polls between 10 and 12 December to elect a new president. Former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to secure a third term that would extend his rule into a second decade. Radio France Internationale · Dec 8, 2023
A rocket attack targets the US Embassy in Baghdad, causing minor damage but no casualties U.S. and Iraqi officials say a rocket attack at the sprawling U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has caused minor damage but no casualties The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
Six French teens await a verdict over their alleged roles in Islamic extremist killing of a teacher A French juvenile court is handing down a verdict for six teenagers accused of involvement in the killing of teacher Samuel Paty The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree To Take Steps Towards Normalization The Caucasus neighbors have long fought over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which Azerbaijan reclaimed after a lightning offensive against Armenian separatists in September. Latin Times · Dec 8, 2023
Ukraine actor dies after battling frontline wounds for months Tributes pour in for actor who joined Ukraine army during onset of Russia’s invasion The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
Rockets fired towards US embassy in Iraqi capital’s Green Zone US troops and installations have come under regular attack due to Washington’s support of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023
Lord Cameron denies political interference as he urges US to pass Ukraine aid He said he was ‘making an argument’ in the hope the US will ‘vote through that money’. Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023
Will Netanyahu risk a tunnel conflict to ‘eradicate Hamas’, stay in power? Israeli forces may risk a fight under Gaza as a politically embattled Netanyahu looks for a total defeat of Hamas. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023
Ukraine’s Hungarians in spotlight as Orbán threatens to block EU accession In Hungarian-majority villages in Zakarpattia region, many feel little connection to the war and side with Hungarian leader The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to take steps towards normalisation EU, US welcome statement in which two sides agree to exchange prisoners of war and Armenia backs Azerbaijan COP29 bid. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023
International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023 Israel Pursues Hamas In And Around Gaza's Biggest Cities Israel pressed on with its offensive in and around Gaza's main cities on Friday, more than two months after Hamas's deadly attack sparked a war that has claimed thousands of lives and left the Palestinian territory in ruins.
Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023 Blinken urges Israel to finish probe into killing of journalist in Lebanon Blinken’s comments come after rights groups say Israel should be investigated over possible war crime.
International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023 Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree To Take Steps Towards Normalisation Arch-foes Armenia and Azerbaijan said Thursday they would exchange prisoners of war and work towards normalising their relations, in a joint statement hailed by the EU as a "breakthrough".
The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 653 UK foreign secretary urges US Senate to back more aid for Ukraine; Emmanuel Macron meets Hungarian PM in bid to break EU accession talks deadlock
Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 653 As the war enters its 653rd day, these are the main developments.
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023 Democrats and Republicans go into overtime on Ukraine-immigration talks The White House has got involved as the end of the year approaches
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 Putin allies jubilant as US Republicans balk on Ukraine aid, report says ‘It is even more dangerous to be a friend of the United States than its enemy. In the end, they will abandon you, leaving nothing but the scorched earth on your territory’
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 Hundreds of Slovaks protest the new government's plan to close prosecutors office for top crimes Hundreds of people have rallied in the Slovak capital against the new government’s plan to close the special prosecutors office that deals with major crimes, including high-profile murders, terrorism and graft
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 Armenia and Azerbaijan announce deal to exchange POWs and work toward peace treaty Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to exchange prisoners of war and work toward signing a peace treaty in what the European Union is hailing as a major step toward peace in the long-troubled region
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 Kremlin foe Navalny's lawyers to remain in detention at least through mid-March, Russian court rules A Moscow court has extended the pre-trial detention of three lawyers who once represented imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny
International Business Times · Dec 7, 2023 Ukrainians Urged To Save Power After Plant Hit Ukraine urged residents to save electricity Thursday after a power plant near the front line was hit by shelling, the first such warning this winter as temperatures plunge below freezing.