May 4 Brief alcohol ban in Damascus sparks concerns about President al-Sharaa's vision for Syria Critics warn new restrictions could signal a shift toward more bans under President Ahmed al-Sharaa given his previous ties to jihadist terror groups.
April 10 Iran regime uses former Soviet republic to dodge sanctions, fund war machine: report Once a committed U.S. ally, Georgia has quietly aligned with Iran, raising concerns about IRGC influence and sanctions evasion, a new report claims.
February 24 Iran’s shadowy chemical weapons program draws scrutiny as reports allege use against protesters The Foundation for Defense of Democracies warns Iran's alleged chemical weapons program poses growing threat as U.S. increases military presence in region.
February 13 European capital rocked by violent protests as government corruption probe fuels unrest Violent protests erupt in Albania as thousands demand government resignation over alleged corruption scandal involving Deputy PM Balluku and infrastructure contracts.
January 16 Georgian demonstrators watch Iran closely as their own protests grind on Georgians display Iranian Lion and Sun flags during daily protests in Tbilisi, showing solidarity with Iranian demonstrators while opposing EU accession halt by their government.
December 12 As world fixates on other wars, Sudan sees 12 million forcibly displaced in devastating conflict With 12 million displaced and little global focus, Sudan faces a worsening catastrophe as Rep. Chris Smith calls for a worldwide response and an immediate end to fighting between armed groups.
December 9 Belgium balks at EU plan to seize Russian assets, citing fear of Kremlin retaliation Belgium blocks EU plan to seize Russian assets for Ukraine aid, citing serious fears of Putin retaliation and potential war escalation against Europe.
December 3 Bulgaria rocked by protests as country draws close to Eurozone membership Gen Z-led protests force Bulgaria's government to withdraw controversial 2026 budget amid widespread corruption allegations and growing economic concerns.
November 17 Ukrainian major urges US to send Tomahawks as clashes with Russian forces intensify Commander of Ukraine’s 225th battalion, Maj. Oleh Shyriaiev, spoke exclusively to Fox News Digital and urged the United States to send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles.
October 25 Serbian foreign minister proposes hosting Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks, citing Serbia's friendship with all parties involved in the conflict.
September 24 Syria’s new president takes center stage at UNGA as concerns linger over terrorist past Former al Qaeda member Ahmed al-Sharaa leads Syria's fragile transition after toppling Assad, facing sectarian violence and questions about his democratic intentions.
August 19 Anti‑corruption protests hit European nation as calls for new elections grow Student-led anti-corruption protests in Belgrade demand fresh elections as violent clashes intensify between demonstrators and Serbian security forces.
August 14 Zelenskyy’s top aide Andriy Yermak faces criticism and some praise as war with Russia drags on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, is considered the second most powerful man in Ukraine. He's also a controversial figure who has drawn bipartisan fire in Washington and back home.
July 23 Zelenskyy forced to rethink anti-corruption law after public backlash Following public backlash, Zelenskyy announces bill ensuring independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions while preventing Russian influence in law enforcement.
May 31 Trump-backed candidate seeks to win Polish presidency in vital European election Political outsider and conservative Karol Nawrocki is looking to defeat Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, in Poland's presidential election on Sunday.
May 13, 2025 Trump's Middle East tour begins with Syria looming as strategic opportunity President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia for the first stop of his multi-nation trip, as Syria’s new leadership signals interest in talks to restore relations between the two countries.
May 9, 2025 New cold front? Kashmir standoff raises specter of US-China proxy fight The conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region could have spillover effects and lead to a wider regional conflict and could become a proxy war between Washington and Beijing.
April 30, 2025 India's Modi gives army freedom to act as tensions rise with Pakistan after deadly terror attack India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is telling the Indian armed forces it has complete freedom of action to respond to any threats following a terrorist attack in the contested Kashmir region.
April 21, 2025 Pope Francis dead at 88, Vatican says Pope Francis was the 266th pontiff, having taken over from Pope Benedict in 2013. Francis made history as the first pope coming from the Jesuit order and also from Latin America.
April 13, 2025 Fears of another narco-state rise as Latin American country readies for pivotal vote Ecuador is headed to a second round of a presidential election in which incumbent President Daniel Noboa faces leftist challenger Luisa González as the nation faces gang violence.
April 4, 2025 Experts warn Iran’s nuclear double-talk designed to buy time, undermine US pressure President Donald Trump is sending both carrots and sticks towards Iran, stepping up military assets in the Middle East while also signaling talks are still on the table.
March 24, 2025 Turkey's Erdogan continues crackdown on protesters following arrest of main rival on corruption charges Turkish President Erdogan's crackdown on pro-democracy protesters leads to over 1,000 arrests following the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.
March 23, 2025 Christian watch group rises up to protect community amid growing violence in Syria The Eagles of Antioch is a group of volunteers who stand watch over Christian neighborhoods in Damascus, protecting shrines, icons and churches from vandalism and attacks in post-Assad Syria.
March 19, 2025 Turkish authorities arrest key rival of Erdogan; critics say it's 'no coincidence' Turkey arrested the mayor of Istanbul on charges of corruption. Critics accuse Turkish officials of detaining the main rival of President Erdogan and a potential presidential candidate.
March 17, 2025 Mass anti-corruption protests put strain on close European ally of Russia Serbians have been protesting for months over government corruption, demanding more accountability and respect for the rule of law from the Russian-backed President Aleksandar Vucic.
March 8, 2025 Bipartisan legislation seeks to rein in Erdogan's Turkey over ties to US foes A bipartisan group of congressmen have taken issue with NATO ally Turkey aligning its foreign policy interests against the U.S. and its Western allies.
March 5, 2025 Russian missile experts visited Iran amid growing military ties Russian military specialists visited Iran in 2024 as the two countries strengthen their cooperation in the fields of missile technology according to recent reports.
February 22, 2025 Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win Germans go to the polls Sunday. Chancellor Scholz's Social Democrats are likely to lose to the conservative CDU party, as the right-wing Alternative for Germany party is likely to make gains.
February 19, 2025 President Trump can stop Iran's march to nuclear weapons: 're-establish credible military threat', report says A new report from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies provides recommendations for how the Trump administration can stop Tehran's march to produce a nuclear bomb.
February 17, 2025 Iraqi activists seek to oust Iranian influence, normalize ties with Israel Iraqi activists launched a campaign called "Iraq Only" to reject interference from Iran-aligned armed militias in their nation. Some of the organizers were kidnapped and tortured.
