EU police nab gang smuggling Iraqis via Russia/Belarus
The arrested individuals primarily hail from Egypt, Iraq, and Syria, with fifteen of them detained in Poland
Palestinians unearth 392 bodies from 3 mass graves in Khan Younis
Bodies of children found among the victims, Gaza’s civil defense agency says
Blaze engulfs India hotel, leaving many dead
Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
US to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
New US legislation paves the way for seizing frozen Russian assets and using them to aid Ukraine.
Iran trims Syria force after Israeli attacks
After a series of Israeli strikes targeting Iranian personnel in Syria, Iran has scaled back its military presence in the south.
EU supports UN’s Gaza hospital mass grave investigation demand
European Union supports UN demand for an independent probe into mass graves at Gaza hospitals destroyed in Israeli sieges.
Germany targets Nigerian ‘romance scam’ ring
German police launched a nationwide takedown of a Nigerian mafia group, Black Axe, accused of a large-scale dating scam.
King Salman of Saudi Arabia admitted to hospital for tests
King Salman of Saudi Arabia admitted to hospital for routine examinations. Palace statement confirms tests taking place at King Faisal Specialist Hospital.
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian fuel depots, targeting war effort
Kyiv claims to have destroyed two fuel depots, aiming to hinder Moscow’s military efforts.
US’ Blinken in China to boost diplomatic hand against Beijing
Antony Blinken’s visit to China follows Senate approval of a foreign aid package, bolstering U.S. diplomacy and addressing key issues including assistance to Taiwan and TikTok’s sale.
President: Portugal must address costs of slavery and colonialism
Portugal played a substantial role, trafficking nearly 6 million Africans, the highest among European nations
US Senate approves $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
Biden says he will sign the bill as soon as it reaches his desk, adding ‘the need is urgent’
Jamaica officially acknowledges Palestine as a state
Decision announced by Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith following debate in Cabinet
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.
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.
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.
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.
