December 18, 2024 Russia's Syria exit could help Ukraine-Israel relationship as analyst warns it 'offers little' to Jerusalem With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive weapons and technology.
December 17, 2024 Ukrainian official takes credit after Russian general Igor Kirillov killed by explosive device in Moscow An official with the Ukrainian Security Services says the agency was behind the bombing assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia’s chemical, biological and radiation defense forces, and his assistant in Moscow on Tuesday.
December 16, 2024 Assad paints himself as 'custodian' to Syria as picture unfolds on collapse of Damascus Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad broke his silence since fleeing the nation following the Islamist rebel takeover and looked to portray himself only ever as a "custodian" of Syria.
December 15, 2024 Russian paramilitary soldiers killed in friendly fire attack by North Koreans after enlisting DPRK help North Korean troops recently killed Russian soldiers in a friendly fire attack, according to Ukrainian intelligence.
December 15, 2024 Major international figures who died in 2024 Numerous key international figures died in 2024, ranging from Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas.
December 13, 2024 Russia batters Ukraine power grid amid rising concern Putin could order ballistic missile attack this weekend Ukraine's energy infrastructure was again pummeled in a "massive blow" by Russian missiles and drones on Friday, just days after the U.S. warned Russia might be planning another Oreshnik missile strike.
December 13, 2024 Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich reveals shadowy Kremlin figure behind imprisonment in Russia Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich had his first byline since his release from Russia, writing about the shadowy Kremlin agency behind his arrest.
December 12, 2024 NATO chief urges members to 'turbocharge' defense production as he paints picture of a world bound for war NATO chief Mark Rutte urged members to adopt a "wartime mindset" and ramp up military spending on Thursday.
December 12, 2024 Don't expect any US-Russia rapprochement on Trump’s Watch President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with Russia is not likely to produce a sea-change when it comes to our dealings with the Kremlin. If anything it could even get worse.
December 9, 2024 Here is who is vying for power in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad Here’s a look at the different forces vying for control in Syria after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad.
