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Germany ignored multiple warnings by Saudi Arabia before Magdeburg attack
German authorities dismissed multiple warnings about the suspect in Friday's deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, including formal alerts from Saudi Arabia
Iran's Supreme Leader rejects claims of regional proxy forces
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has forcefully rejected assertions that Iran maintains proxy forces in the Middle East.
Turkish Foreign Minister meets Syria's new leader al-Sharaa in Damascus
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan conducted his first diplomatic visit to Damascus on December 22 as his country offered to support the new administration.
Trump signals readiness for Iran nuclear talks via Omani channel – Iraqi media
US President-elect Donald Trump has sent a message to Tehran through Omani intermediaries expressing readiness to negotiate a new nuclear deal if re-elected.
Iraq halts oil exports to Syria amid regional instability
Iraq has suspended crude oil exports to Syria, citing regional instability, in a move that threatens to deepen Syria's fuel crisis
Russian long-haul driver murdered in northern Iran
Iranian authorities are investigating the death of a Russian citizen who was found with gunshot wounds in the northern province of Gilan.
Iranian ambassador claims US sets conditions on Syrian-Iranian relations
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon has alleged that the United States has established specific conditions regarding Iran's future role in Syria.
Croatian Bosqar Invest acquires bakery Mlinar in €100mn deal
Croatia-based holding company sees huge potential for food sector in Southeast Europe.
Syria's new leader al-Sharaa declares "end of Iranian project"
Syria's new leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, has declared that the opposition's victory has "set back Iran's regional project by 40 years" while pledging that Syria will no longer serve as a platform for destabilising Arab states.
Hungary grants political asylum to fugitive former PiS minister
Hungary justified its decision by raising concerns over the fairness of legal proceedings in Poland, sparking bilateral row.
North Korea’s missile support to Russia raises alarms at UN
North Korea’s involvement in supplying ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine has become a matter of serious international concern, as fresh evidence suggests that the regime is capable of producing and transferring missiles within months
Formation of ruling coalition in Romania faces deadlock as Social Democrats suspend talks
PSD leader and PM Marcel Ciolacu accused potential partners of being "inconsistent and disrespectful" as he pulled out of coalition talks.
South Korea's acting president rejects six controversial bills amid growing tensions
Acting President Han Duck-soo has sparked a fresh political storm by vetoing six contentious bills on December 19, triggering a fierce dispute between the opposition-controlled National Assembly and the government.
Blinken warns Taiwan crisis could trigger global economic turmoil
Taiwan is not just a regional issue; it’s everyone’s business, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasised in a recent address, highlighting the global implications of a potential crisis in the Taiwan Strait
Syrian-Kurdish SDF’s fighters from outside Syria will leave if Turkey agrees ceasefire, says commander
Turkish president Erdogan, meanwhile, describes his country’s activities in other countries as part of a “sacred journey”.
Ukraine invasion was ‘spontaneous’ and unplanned, Putin claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described his decision to invade Ukraine in February 2022 as “spontaneous,” admitting the operation was carried out with minimal preparation.
Telia willing to sell its Latvian operations back to government if price is right
If the Latvian government's offer fails to meet the Swedish group's expectations, it is prepared to make an offer to buy out the state-owned shares in both telecom companies.
Bulgaria’s interim PM Glavchev refuses to sign 10-year military support deal with Ukraine
Gerb also backs away from Ukraine deal as it seeks to secure pro-Russian Bulgarian Socialist Party as a coalition partner.
Latin America set for tepid growth as Trump tariff threat looms, ECLAC says
Latin America and the Caribbean face another year of lacklustre economic performance, with growth projected at just 2.2 per cent in 2024 and 2.4 per cent in 2025, according to a report by ECLAC, which also warned of risks from potential US tariffs.
Murder exposes secret prostitution ring in Peruvian Congress
A shocking scandal has engulfed the Peruvian Congress, exposing a potential criminal network operating within the legislative body.