Ukraine says ready to replace Hungary in EU and NATO
Kyiv says it will fill in should Budapest elect to join Russian-led blocs instead.
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Former Syrian detainee Bassam Ezzedine is on a mission to help prisoners of the fallen…
Alois Brunner, the Nazi ‘butcher’ who trained Syrian security
Brunner hid in Damascus for decades and is said to have taught torture tactics to…
Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand
Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.
Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from jail
Tehran denies Sala’s December 19 detainment was linked to an Iranian businessman’s arrest in Italy…
Strong winds drive wildfires across Los Angeles
Tens of thousands are evacuated as wildfires spread rapidly, causing panic and traffic jams.
Can Syria’s new leaders fix the broken economy?
After almost 14 years of civil war, Syria’s economy is in ruins.
Former Assad military officers reconcile with Syria’s new authorities
Former Syrian military officers who worked under the Assad regime are registering with the new…
European Union won’t allow attacks on borders, French minister says after Trump’s Greenland comments
In an interview on Wednesday, Jean-Noël Barrot addressed the U.S. President-elect’s interest in Greenland.
NATO, Gaza and Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump’s news conference
Trump’s grandstanding covered Ukraine joining NATO, Israel’s war on Gaza, and Greenland.
Sudan’s military pushes back rebels in second city of Omdurman
Army takes control of RSF territories in Mansoura, Murabaat and Elfitihab, and seizes weapons and…
Thai police hunt hitman for shooting of Cambodian opposition figure
Bangkok police chief says initial investigation suggests a gunman was hired to carry out Tuesday’s…
France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after FIFA World Cup 2026
Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away…
Thousands flee as winds drive wildfires into Los Angeles
Some frightened residents were forced to abandon their cars and flee on foot from rapidly…
Rebuilding Syria’s economy: Can stability return after war?
Syria’s new leadership faces an economy devastated by war and sanctions, with inflation and a…
Even Salah would struggle for goals at Spurs: Tottenham’s Postecoglou
Tottenham manager berates his team’s recent slump in form ahead of their League Cup semifinal…
What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?
HMPV infections are spreading in China while cases of flu-like disease have also been found…
Russia gained 4,000sq km of Ukraine in 2024. How many soldiers did it lose?
Verifying casualty figures for soldier in the Russia-Ukraine war is difficult, as experts call it…
EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova
Moscow blames Ukraine and Moldova for halting supplies; Chisinau suspects Russia seeks to influence upcoming…
Turkiye threatens military action against Kurdish forces in Syria
Foreign Minister Fidan threatens military action against PKK-linked YPG group if they fail to meet…
