North Korea dispatches envoy to Iran in possible cooperation hint
Defying US isolation efforts, North Korea seeks allies. A high-level economic delegation heads to Iran for talks.
Russia claims military challenges Western arms superiority myth
‘Ukraine ‘unable to achieve its goals in the counteroffensive prepared by NATO instructors,’ says defense minister
Israel to assault Gaza’s Rafah ‘soon’ — report
Israel gears up for a military operation in Rafah, Gaza, intending to evacuate residents to shelters.
Voyager 1 sends data to Earth after 5-month silence
Scientists fix communication problem in nearly 5-decade space probe, which had been returning gibberish since mid-November
Arab League convenes emergency session on Israel’s Gaza war
Arab League convenes emergency meeting to discuss Israel’s deadly offensive in Gaza, including mass graves, US veto on Palestinian UN membership, and ongoing genocidal accusations.
US votes on $95B aid for Ukraine, allies, includes TikTok ban
The US Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a $95 billion aid package that includes $61 billion for Ukraine, $13 billion for Israel, and $8 billion for Taiwan.
Greece sees rise in organized racist attacks — UN
Attacks targeting migrants, refugees, and LGBT people in Greece have reached a 10-year high, according to a new report.
US may sanction Israeli unit for rights abuses on Palestinians
Israeli battalion Netzah Yehuda faces potential US sanctions for rights violations against Palestinians in occupied territories.
Migrants in France fear as UK threatens Rwanda deportation
A new UK law allowing deportation of migrants to Rwanda sparks fear among those waiting to cross the Channel in France.
Iraqi base blast caused by ‘stored munitions,’ not airstrike
Deadly blast at an Iraqi base triggered an investigation. Initially suspected to be an airstrike, the probe revealed an explosion of stockpiled munitions at the former Iranian militia base.
Azerbaijan and Armenia inch closer to peace deal — Aliyev
After the Nagorno-Karabakh war, Armenia and Azerbaijan take a step towards peace with the installation of the first border marker.
UK’s Sunak says Rwanda policy will proceed despite opposition
The government’s push to deport migrants to Rwanda faces ongoing legal challenges from charities, campaigners, and unions
A delicate dance: Iran’s involvement in Sudan’s conflict
Reports indicate that with Iran’s support, including the supply of military equipment such as Mohajer-6 unmanned aerial vehicles, the SAF has made notable gains against the RSF
EU agrees on expanding sanctions against Iran’s drone program
‘I want to insist that there is not going to be lasting stability in the region, as long as, the war in Gaza continues,’ says Josep Borrell
Trump hush money trial begins
Former US president accused of falsifying business records to cover up payments to porn star, Playboy model
Taiwan shaken by series of quakes, strongest at 6.3 magnitude
Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, experienced a series of earthquakes overnight, with the strongest measuring 6.3 magnitude and originating in eastern Hualien.
North Korea oversees simulated nuclear attack drill
North Korea’s latest missile launch, coupled with a simulated nuclear attack drill, has sparked outrage in South Korea.
No ‘terrorism’ relations in UNRWA — UN report
UN report reveals Israel’s “terrorism” allegations over Palestinian aid agency UNRWA remain unsubstantiated.
Taliban government to attend OIC summit in Gambia
The interim Taliban government announces its plan to send a representative to the 15th OIC Summit in Gambia.
Houthis: German frigate exit from Red Sea a positive step
German frigate Hessen was part of European Union’s ASPIDES maritime defense mission
Hundreds rally against US troop presence in Niger
Protesters in Niger demand the withdrawal of US troops as a delegation from Washington is set to visit for an orderly exit.
Haiti gang violence claims 2,500 lives — UN report
Gang violence in Haiti claims over 2,500 lives in a three-month period, with civilians bearing the brunt, as per a UN report on the worsening crisis.
Israeli aircraft launch missiles at Iranian Air Force targets
Explosions heard in Iranian cities as Israel declined to comment on reports of launching attack inside Iran
IMF draws attention to Yemen, Sudan suffering
Kristalina Georgieva of the IMF spotlights the suffering in Yemen and Sudan amidst overshadowing global wars, stressing IMF support for all members.