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Rebels torch Assad family mausoleum in Syria's Latakia province
Opposition fighters set fire to the mausoleum of former Syrian President Hafez al-Assad in his ancestral hometown of Qardaha on December 11.
Iran's supreme leader blames Syrian regime collapse on US, Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the collapse of the Syrian government on December 8 was a product of a "joint American-Zionist plan"
Satellite images show Russian forces still at Syrian air base, navy anchored offshore
Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have rapidly taken control of the whole country in only 11 days, but are treading cautiously when it comes to Russia's navy and airforce based in the country.
US finally approves $20bn contribution to the G7's $50bn Ukraine loan
After months of wrangling, the US finally released a $20bn loan to Ukraine on December 10, funded by profits from Russia’s frozen $300bn reserve assets, as part of a broader G7 $50bn loan to Ukraine, approved on June 13 at a G7 summit in Italy.
Bucharest Stock Exchange mulls expansion in Moldova
Moldova's Purcari Winery is already listed on the BVB while other major Moldovan companies are considering IPOs.
Xi warns 'no winners' in US-China trade war amid economic struggles
Chinese President Xi Jinping has cautioned that trade wars between the United States and China will yield "no winners" as tensions between the two countries escalate ahead of a new presidential term for Donald Trump
Four Romanian parties begin talks on joint ruling platform
Four pro-EU parties likely to form an expanded version of the grand coalition that ruled Romania ahead of the December general election.
North Korea slams Yoon's martial law move, brands it 'insane'
North Korea has strongly condemned South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law declaration, describing it as an “insane” act reminiscent of military dictatorship
Japan's atomic bomb survivors awarded Nobel Peace Prize
In a historic moment of recognition, Japan’s atomic bomb survivors, represented by Nihon Hidankyo, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their steadfast campaign to rid the world of nuclear weapons
South Korea's disgraced defence minister attempts suicide
South Korea's former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who took responsibility for President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law last week, has reportedly attempted to take his own life
Qatar-Turkey-Europe gas pipeline ambition could be back on following fall of Assad
Plan was rejected by Syria 15 years ago as, according to some observers, Damascus moved to protect ally Russia’s interests.
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Moscow is “close to achieving all its war goals", says Russian spy chief
Sergei Naryshkin says Russia holds the "strategic initiative in all areas of the war" after over 1,000 days of fighting in Ukraine.
Paraguay stands firm with Taiwan amid growing Chinese pressure
Paraguay’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan remain intact despite increasing pressure from China, following the expulsion of Chinese diplomat Xu Wei.
Serbia signs €720mn contract with PowerChina on first phase of Belgrade metro
Significant step towards construction of the Belgrade metro, which has been under consideration for nearly a century.
Syrian Airlines removes Assad images, suspends bookings amid transition
Syrian Airlines, the country's national carrier, has removed all images of former President Bashar al-Assad from its official website. At the same time, its online booking system remains non-operational following the closure of Syrian airspace.
Notorious Russian activist demands Santa Claus be labelled ‘Foreign Agent’
Vitaly Borodin, a prominent pro-Kremlin activist, has called on Russian authorities to designate Santa Claus as a “foreign agent,” arguing the Western holiday figure undermines traditional Russian values.
Bulgaria threatens to cut transit of Russian gas to Serbia
Caretaker Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov warns Bulgaria could end gas transit to Serbia to avoid breaching new US sanctions on Gazprombank.
Serbian president says he's not Assad and he's not leaving
“Even if you think I’m Assad... that I’m going to run away somewhere — I’M NOT,” said President Aleksandar Vucic in late-night Instagram post.
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Israel to establish “sterile” buffer zone in southern Syria
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the creation of a "sterile security zone" in southern Syria without permanent Israeli presence.
Mohammed Al-Bashir appointed head of Syrian government until March 2025
Syrian armed factions have appointed Mohammed Al-Bashir to take over as the acting head of government in Syria until March 1.