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Ukrainian bomb kills Russian Nuclear Forces general in Moscow
A senior Russian general has been killed in an explosion outside his apartment building in southeastern Moscow, in the latest targeted assassination reportedly carried out by Ukraine on Russian soil.
Trump keeping Erdogan “on his toes” over unfolding Syria events, says analyst
Turkish leader now “not sure exactly where he sits” after US president-elect’s remarks on how the situation in Damascus is “controlled by Turkey”.
Senators threaten to hit Erdogan with sanctions if Syria ceasefire not declared with US-backed Kurdish fighters
As fears grow Turkey will attempt post-Assad attack on self-declared “Kurdistan” territories, lawmakers say “United States cannot stand idly by”.
Iran's energy crisis spark public outrage
Iran's ongoing power shortages are taking a serious toll on daily life, with widespread blackouts affecting both households and industrial units.
EU Council says enlargement is a "geo-strategic investment in peace"
The enlargement process has been revitalised since the start of the war in Ukraine, but EU ministers say candidate countries must step up reform efforts.
Georgia’s PM hopes Trump presidency will shift EU’s policy towards Tbilisi
As relations with the EU deteriorate, Irakli Kobakhidze says he hopes “blackmail” by European politicians and officials will end when Trump returns to power.
North Macedonia’s ex-deputy PM Grubi reportedly flees to Kosovo to avoid detention in corruption case
Artan Grubi was recently blacklisted by the US State Department for alleged involvement in significant corruption.
Iran chasing at least $50bn debt by Syria's Assad
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it could seek repayment of about $50bn owed by Syria under existing contracts and would raise the matter with the new Syrian government.
Slovak, Hungarian, Austrian and Italian groups sign declaration backing continued gas transit through Ukraine
Russia’s contract to transit gas through Ukraine is due to expire at the end of this year, putting 14 bcm per year of gas supply to Europe at risk.
Tajikistan: Officials announce discovery of major rare earth deposits
Still a way to go before rare earths will generate revenue.
EU, France move to re-engage with Syria as diplomatic shifts accelerate
rance raised its flag over its Damascus embassy on December 17 for the first time in 12 years
Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales faces formal charges of human trafficking
The case stems from accusations that Morales, while serving as president, maintained a relationship with a 14-year-old girl, who allegedly gave birth to his child at the age of 16.
Iran's Khamenei gives Syria speech in front of women-only audience
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the "resistance movement" is far from over.
Hungary blocks EU military help to Ukraine and some sanctions against Georgia and Russia
European Commission set to suspend visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats.
Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan announces presidential candidacy
Dan seen as possible unifying candidate for mainstream parties to take on far right ahead of presidential election re-run.
Boldly brewing where no one has brewed before: Japanese sake to be made in space
Asahi Shuzo Co., renowned for its premium Dassai sake, has unveiled a pioneering plan to brew rice wine on the International Space Station (ISS) in 2025
Taiwan boosts defence with advanced Abrams tanks amid rising Chinese tensions
Taiwan's military capabilities have received a significant boost with the arrival of 38 advanced M1A2 Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the first of 108 tanks ordered by Taiwan in 2019
Hungary's state utility giant buys E.ON’s energy supply operations in Romania
MVM will acquire a 68% stake in E.ON Energie Romania, which has close to 3.4mn customers, and a 98% stake in regional service provider E.ON Asist Complet.
Turkey will “hold key” to what happens in Syria, says Trump
By supporting anti-Assad forces, Ankara "did an unfriendly takeover without a lot of lives being lost", adds US president-elect.
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Russia’s HIV crisis: 30,000 annual deaths of working-age people undermine dwindling labour force
Around 30,000 Russians of working age die annually from HIV, according to Vadim Pokrovsky, the head of Russia’s Federal Methodological Centre for HIV/AIDS Prevention.