Trump says Russia abandoned Assad
New York [US], December 9: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russia's abandonment of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad led to his downfall, adding...
Joyous celebrations mark The end of Assad's reign
Damascus [Syria], December 9: Syrians poured out into the streets across Syria and around the world, jubilant at the end of Bashar al-Assad's rule.
President Bashar al Assad flees as Syrian opposition fighters capture Damascus
Beirut [Lebanon] /Cairo [Egypt], December 9: Syrian opposition fighters have declared that they have overthrown President Bashar al Assad after seizing control of Damascus on...
Hope & fear as world powers absorb Assad's stunning end in Syria
Beirut [Lebanon], December 9: United Nations "What is important is that we are able to find a situation where there is a political way out...
Syrian army command tells officers that Assad's rule has ended, officer saysrule...
Damascus [Syria], December 8: Syria's army command notified officers on Sunday that President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year authoritarian rule has ended, a Syrian officer who was...
UN General Assembly boosts global fight against illegal trade in cultural artifacts
New York [US], December 20: The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution helping strengthen the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural property and...
U.S. announces nearly 1 bln USD in longer-term weapons aid to Ukraine
Washington [US], December 8: The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Saturday that it will provide weapons worth 988 million U.S. dollars to Ukraine over...
Murder, memes, snark: A killing lays bare US healthcare frustrations
Washington [US], December 8: Jokes, snark, and a striking absence of sympathy have dominated public sentiment since the murder of a US health insurance executive...
South Korea's Yoon apologises for martial law but does not resign ahead...
South Korea [Seoul], December 8: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Saturday for his attempt to impose martial law this week but did...
26 killed in western Cote d'Ivoire minibus collision
Abidjan, December 8: At least 26 people were killed and 28 others injured in a road accident Friday afternoon on the Issia-Daloa axis, western Cote...
Interview: BRI delivers benefits to all, says former S. African diplomat
Johannesburg [South Africa], December 8: The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has promoted global growth and delivered mutual benefits to all involved since its...
Botswana to suspend 70 projects under development manager model
Botswana [Gaborone], December 8: Botswana's new government will suspend 70 projects under the development manager (DM) model out of 148, for review and establishing efficacy...
South African Airways pilots suspends strike
Johannesburg [South Africa], December 8: South African Airways (SAA) pilots called off their strike Saturday after receiving a salary increment, the airline said.
Diplomatic Winter Bazaar opens in Sarajevo to support children in need
Bosnia and Herzegovina [Sarajevo], December 8: The Diplomatic Winter Bazaar, one of the largest charity events in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), opened in Sarajevo on...
4 confirmed dead after explosion in The Hague
Hague [Netherlands], December 8: Four bodies have been recovered from the rubble of an apartment building in The Hague, the Netherlands, which partially collapsed following...
12 detained in Russia's Dagestan over terror plot
Russia [Moscow], December 8: Twelve individuals accused of planning a large-scale terrorist attack have been detained in Russia's southern Dagestan Republic, local media reported Saturday.
Denmark, Egypt to strengthen ties in migration, trade, green transition
Norway [Oslo], December 8: Denmark and Egypt signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Saturday, aiming to strengthen ties in migration, trade, and green transition.
Serbia among Europe's fastest-growing economies: report
Serbia [Belgrade], December 8: Serbia's economy grew by an estimated 3.8 percent year-on-year in the first ten months of 2024, placing it among the fastest-growing...
Book on Chinese social structure, way of life published in Bulgaria
Bulgaria [Sofia], December 8: A Chinese book titled "Contemporary Chinese Society: Basic Systems and Daily Life" was introduced in Bulgarian translation at a special ceremony...
Economic Watch: Bitcoin frenzy highlights U.S. systemic risks
China [Beijing], December 8: Days ago, Bitcoin surpassed 100,000 U.S. dollars for the first time, marking a key milestone in cryptocurrency history. Over the past...
Syrian rebels seize fourth city, close in on Homs in threat to...
Damascus [Syria], December 8: Syrian rebels said they seized control of the southern city of Daraa on Saturday, the birthplace of a 2011 uprising against...
"Not our fight": Donald Trump says US should have "nothing" to do...
Washington, December 8: As Rebel forces claimed taking control of the Daraa city in southwestern Syria, inching closer to the capital Damascus and escalating threat...
Three dead, more feared missing after The Hague flat explosions
Netherlands [Hague], December 8: At least three people have died and three others are injured after explosions rocked a block of flats in The Hague...
Jewish community comes together after firebomb attack
Jerusalem [Israel], December 8: Jewish community members are gathering in solidarity following the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue as the incident continues to fuel...
Estonia launches tender for 400 mln euros loitering munitions acquisition
Tallin [Estonia], December 7: The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments, under the Ministry of Defence, has announced a framework tender to procure loitering munitions worth...
12 killed, dozens injured in attacks on Ukrainian cities
Kyiv [Ukraine], December 7: At least 12 people were killed and 39 others injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine on Friday, authorities reported.
Georgescu urges electoral authorities to ignore CCR ruling, proceed with voting
Rome [Italy], December 7: Independent presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has called on Romania's Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) and Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) to disregard the...