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Intl. charity sounds alarm over lack of fuel, warns patients in Gaza hospitals ‘at risk’

The international charity organization Doctors Without Borders has warned that the lives of newborn babies and other patients are at risk in three hospitals in the Gaza Strip “as they run out of fuel”.

Trump’s aide sets 100-day timeline to end Ukraine war

US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming special envoy has stated that he hopes to mediate a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict within 100 days, starting on Inauguration Day on January 20.

Food prices in Syria falling since collapse of al-Assad: Report

Food prices in Syria have fallen dramatically since the overthrow of the government of Bashar al-Assad in a rebel offensive in early December.

UN warns of ‘very real threats’ to Syria’s sovereignty after Assad fall

The United Nations has cautioned about "very real threats" to Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity following the overthrow of the Bashar Assad government.

Evidence shows US seeking to expand presence in Iraq: Iran’s Leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday. He stressed the presence of clear indications and evidence pointing to America's efforts to solidify and expand its presence and occupation in the Arab country.

Israel obstructs UN investigation into October 2023 sex crime claims: Report

Israel is obstructing a United Nations investigation into alleged sexual violence committed during the Hamas-led 7 October attacks, according to a report by Haaretz.

Iran President Pezeshkian warns about resurgence of terrorism in West Asia

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned about the reactivation of terrorist cells in the region and emphasized the necessity of vigilance and cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad to combat this issue.

Poll shows Zelensky’s trust rating falls

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's public trust rating in the country has dropped from 90% at the start of the war between Moscow and Kiev in early 2022 to 52% in December 2024.

Azerbaijan names Armenia ‘fascist state, threat to region’

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has called Armenia effectively a "fascist state", claiming that Baku might have no other choice but to "destroy" its neighbor's so-called "fascist ideology".

US MPs submit resolution labeling Russia’s war in Ukraine as genocide

A draft resolution to recognize Russia’s war against Ukraine as genocidal was among the first bills submitted to the new US Congress, according to the Congress’ website.

NATO member states should spend 5% of GDP on defence: Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump has stated that NATO members should spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defence, a significant increase from the current 2% target.

Trump’s envoy says progress made on Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Steve Witkoff, US President-elect Donald Trump's appointee as Middle East envoy, stated that "a lot of progress" has been made in the ongoing talks regarding a Gaza ceasefire agreement.

US negotiating with Taliban over prisoner swap: WSJ

US President Joe Biden’s administration has been in talks with the Taliban since at least July to exchange detained Americans in Afghanistan for a Guantanamo Bay prisoner, allegedly linked to Osama bin Laden, the Wall Street Journal has reported.

Israel demolished over 12k structures in West Bank in 25 years: UN report

More than 12,000 structures have been demolished by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank since 2009, according to a report by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Lebanese military deploys in southern towns following Israeli withdrawal

The Lebanese Army has announced that it has begun deploying in five towns across the Tyre and Bint Jbeil districts in southern Lebanon following the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers.

US shifting military funds from Egypt to Lebanon: Reuters

The United States plans to divert to Lebanon $95 million in military assistance that was originally allocated to Egypt, according to a report by Reuters news agency.

Ireland joins genocide case against Israel at ICJ over Gaza war

Ireland has joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over the Gaza war, the International Court of Justice has announced.

UN warns Gaza aid effort at ‘breaking point’ amid war

The attempts by United Nations agencies to supply humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip are at “breaking point”, a senior official has warned.

First international flight lands in Syria since overthrow of Assad

The first international flight has landed in Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad last month.

Iranian FM stresses powerful presence of Resistance Front in West Asia

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, stressed the powerful presence of the Resistance Front in the region, stating: "Our enemies should know that we remain strong, hopeful, and highly motivated in the field, and we will not allow their blows to undermine our faith and resolve."

Trump’s Ukraine aide postpones visit to Kyiv until after inauguration: Reuters

The Donald Trump administration's Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, has postponed a visit to Kyiv until after the president-elect is inaugurated on Jan. 20, Reuters reported, citing four sources with knowledge of the trip.

Ukrainian military says fends off almost 100 Russian attacks in a day in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian soldiers repelled 94 Russian ground attacks in Russia's Kursk Oblast over the past day, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces has reported amid escalating hostilities in the region.

US transfers several prisoners from Guantánamo Bay to Oman

The United States has transferred 11 detainees out of Guantánamo Bay to Oman, the latest batch of inmates to leave the infamous facility in Cuba that once held around 780 detainees.

US stresses Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

US envoy Amos Hochstein has stated that the Israeli army will continue withdrawing from all Lebanese territories even though the mission is complex and challenging, avoiding direct comment on Tel Aviv's possible extended presence in southern Lebanon beyond a 60-day cease-fire period.

Yemen’s Houthis claim to have targeted US aircraft carrier, several spots in Israel

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree has stated that the Yemen-based group’s armed forces launched a “specific and joint military operation targeting the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman using two winged missiles and four drones”.

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