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Russia is supporting North Korea’s nuclear programme, Nato claims
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte has accused Russia of aiding North Korea's nuclear weapons development in exchange for military support.
Georgians challenge ruling party crackdown in seventh night of protests
Mostly peaceful demonstration believed to be the biggest to date, as wave of government resignations mounts.
Hungary asks for exemption from US sanctions for Russia's Gazprombank
Foreign minister says the sanctions could cause serious difficulties for Hungary, Slovakia, Turkey and Serbia, which use the bank to pay for Russian oil supplies.
Czechia to open oil reserves after Russia halts Druzhba pipeline flows
Russian move seen as reaction to Czech statement that it won't ask for the prolonging of its exemption from the EU ban on imports of petroleum products made from Russian oil.
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Romanian authorities reveal over €50mn funding for pro-Russian presidential candidate Georgescu
Reports published by Romania’s presidency reveal huge scale of financing for Calin Georgescu, supporting his successful TikTok campaign.
Poll shows 73% of South Koreans support impeaching President Yoon over martial law fiasco
A significant majority of South Koreans support impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial, albeit brief, declaration of martial law earlier this week.
South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law decision amid growing political turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is standing firm on his decision to declare martial law in response to what he described as the opposition's "reckless impeachment actions."
Serbia faces backlash over controversial foreign agents bill
Serbia's version of Russia-inspired law risks derailing its EU accession progress.
Taiwan's DPP slams KMT over martial law allegations
Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party has fiercely rebuked the Chinese Nationalist Party for insinuating that the government supports martial law
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of aggressive tactics in South China Sea
Tensions in the South China Sea have flared once again after the Philippines accused China’s Coast Guard of using water cannons and performing dangerous manoeuvres against a Philippine vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
South Korea’s opposition initiates impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol
On the back of his failed attempt to impose martial law in South Korea late on December 3 an impeachment motion has now been launched against the president.
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Assad's son defends his PhD thesis at Moscow State University
Hafez al-Assad, the eldest son of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in mathematics at Moscow State University (MGU), marking a significant academic achievement amid the ongoing civil war in Syria.
Military training aircraft crashes in southern Iran, killing two pilots
A military training aircraft crashed in Iran's southern Fars province on December 4 afternoon, killing both pilots aboard, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Brit arrested in Tbilisi protests now in police custody in Senaki
Daniel Travis was arrested by the Georgian police during the third night of fierce, ongoing protests in Tbilisi.
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Iranian president meets with Chinese officials in Tehran
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed Tehran’s will to strengthen ties with China, as well as Russia, to counter the United States’ unilateralism.
Decades-old Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan border dispute could be over
National security chiefs announce deal, but details still remain secret. Tensions even led to “war-scale” fighting two years ago.
European resistance clouds EU-Mercosur deal prospects at Montevideo summit
South American leaders are gathering in Montevideo this week amid growing optimism that a long-awaited trade agreement with the European Union could finally be sealed, even as resistance mounts among key European nations.
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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Julani, the leader of Syria's latest insurgency?
Ahmed Hussein al-Shar’a, known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Julani, a Syrian militant leader, has undergone a massive transformation, moving from the fringes of Syrian terror group networks to becoming a central figure.
Georgian opposition leader assaulted and detained in Tbilisi
Arrest of Nika Gvaramia follows a series of police raids on pro-Western opposition offices on December 4.
Peru mining reform fails to stem surge in illegal gold trade and violence
Peru's mining sector is at a crossroads, with the Registro Integral de Formalización Minera (Reinfo) facing criticism for allegedly enabling illegal mining laundering.