Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,020 Here are the key developments on the 1,020th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: How a Ukrainian video game beat Russian disinfo, won fans S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has become a symbol of Ukrainian gaming success despite challenges and disinformation. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024
Assad’s exit opens a chance to rein in his backer Iran. Europe must seize it With Iran suddenly weakened, some will demand regime change in Tehran. Europe’s new chief diplomat should pursue nuclear deceleration instead, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
Ukraine Struggles Against Russian 'Meat Grinder' Tactics Lighting his pipe, the commander barely reacted to explosions in the distance as he explained how his men were dying, overwhelmed by Russian soldiers storming eastern Ukraine despite heavy losses. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024
Japan's Atomic Bomb Survivors To Accept Nobel Prize In Oslo This year's Nobel Peace Prize will be presented Tuesday to Japan's atomic bomb survivors' group Nihon Hidankyo, which lobbies against the weapons now resurging as a threat 80 years after the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Our war dead 43,000 and Russia’s 198,000 says Zelenskyy Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests foreign troops to protect Ukraine until it can join Nato; Ukraine’s president woos potential next German chancellor. What we know on day 1,021 The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024
Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine President Zelensky stresses that even with an invitation to the NATO military alliance, long-term protection would still be uncertain in the face of future Russian aggression The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Alarming amount of Texas Instrument chips found in Russian-based weapons in Ukraine — Russian military using third parties to purchase U.S-made chips Russian military is reportedly using third parties to purchase U.S-made chips Tom’s Hardware · Dec 9, 2024
Crude Prices Finish Higher as China Vows to Ramp-Up Economic Stimulus January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) Monday closed up +1.17 (+1.74%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) closed up +0.0463 (+2.43%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied Monday in the hopes that additional stimulus measures by the Chinese government will boost energy demand in China, the world's second-largest crude consumer.... Barchart · Dec 9, 2024
Russia And Iran Weakened As Assad Falls In Syria The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria exposes weakened support from Russia and Iran, impacting the Middle East's power balance. Top News · Dec 9, 2024
US Ensuring Chemical Weapons In Syria Stay Secure US actively works with partners to prevent chemical weapons misuse in Syria. Communication with Russia maintained. Assad regime's fall seen as justice. Top News · Dec 9, 2024
Syrians crowd Assad’s most notorious torture prison in hunt for missing loved ones It comes as Britain says collapse of Assad is humiliation for Iran and Russia but doesn’t guarantee peace. Israel bombs chemical weapons facilities over fears of dangerous power vacuum The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Global Chemical Weapons Watchdog Reminds Syria Of Obligations OPCW reminds Syria of chemical weapons obligations as rebels advance and Assad is overthrown. Israel conducts airstrikes on suspected sites. Russia grants ... Top News · Dec 9, 2024
The Guardian view on Romania’s annulled election: a wake-up call for democracies Editorial: The social media-driven success of a pro-Putin candidate confirmed the extent to which Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics are now a threat The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024
International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024 Thousands Rally In Georgia's 12th Day Of Pro-EU Protests Thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Monday for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government's decision to shelve European Union accession talks after disputed elections.
Benzinga · Dec 9, 2024 Power Vacuum In Syria Increases Geopolitical Instability, China Investigating Nvidia To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024 Kitten named Peach saves life of Ukrainian man fleeing war The man was rescued deep in the freezing mountains of Romania
International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024 Zelensky Urges 'Stronger' Aid From German Chancellor Candidate Merz Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday asked for more support from Germany against Russia while meeting with opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who is leading opinion polls ahead of German elections in February.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024 Lammy brands Assad rat of Damascus who fled to Russia with tail between his legs The Assad regime in Syria collapsed after 13 years of civil war.
International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024 Assad's Fall Shows Russian Military Limited By Ukraine Offensive The collapse of Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad's Syrian government has dealt a major blow to Russia's image of global strength and laid bare the limits of its military reach as its Ukraine offensive drags on.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024 Russia 'surprised' at fall of Assad regime as Syria rebel flag flown over Moscow embassy Assad and his family are reportedly in asylum in Russia after rebel fighters stormed Damascus
Top News · Dec 9, 2024 Bashar Al-Assad Granted Asylum In Moscow Bashar al-Assad granted asylum in Russia after leaving Syria amidst uprising and rebel encirclement. Kremlin silent on Putin's involvement.
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024 Why the fall of Bashar al-Assad is unlikely to lead to peace in Syria The Syrian opposition’s recent capture of the country’s largest city of Aleppo caught much of the international community by surprise. After the involvement of Russia, Iran and Hezbollah in the prolonged Syrian civil war, many observers assumed that Bashar al-Assad’s forces had won the conflict.
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024 How the loss of its Mediterranean naval base in Syria would weaken Russia as a global power The fall of the Assad regime constitutes a major blow to Russia’s foreign policy and prestige. Not least among the setbacks is the prospect of possibly having to swallow the loss of its only overseas naval base, located in the port of Tartus on Syria’s Mediterranean coast.
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024 What Syria’s rebel takeover means for the region’s major players: Turkey, Iran and Russia When I was buying coffee at a cafe owned by a Syrian man in the UK on Sunday, I asked him what he made of the news that longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad had been ousted from power. He responded optimistically that he and the 7 million Syrians that had fled…