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French, German top diplomats meet Syria’s de facto rulers in Damascus

The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s de facto rulers in Damascus, marking the first trip by top European officials to the Arab country since the overthrow of former president Bashar al-Assad late last year.

UN experts urge Israel to stop ‘blatant disregard’ of right to health in Gaza

UN experts have urged an end to the “blatant disregard” of the right to health in the Gaza Strip, following Israel's brutal raid on the Kamal Adwan Hospital and the arbitrary arrest and detention of its director, Hussam Abu Safiya.

Biden considered attack on Iranian nuclear facilities: Axios

US President Joe Biden held a high-level meeting several weeks ago to discuss potential military action against Iranian nuclear sites, according to multiple sources cited by Axios.

Ukraine claims Russia lost 430k soldiers in 2024

In 2024, the Russian military sustained its highest-ever losses in manpower and equipment since the onset of the war in Ukraine. Kiev has announced that over the course of the year, Ukrainian forces neutralized 430,790 Russian troops.

Envoy: Iran wouldn’t have supported resistance for 45 years if it intended to withdraw 

The Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has emphasized that Iran's continued support for the resistance over the past four decades is a clear indication of its unwavering stance. 

Sources say Trump preparing to intensify activity against Yemen’s Houthis

US President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to increase activity against the Houthis in Yemen once he is sworn in as president on January 20, two sources familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.

Putin orders Russian govt., top bank to work with China on AI tech

President Vladimir Putin has directed the Russian government and the state-owned bank Sberbank to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology partnerships with China, according to instructions published on the Kremlin web portal.

Italy summons Iran envoy over detention of journalist

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday summoned Tehran's ambassador to Rome over the arrest of an Italian journalist in the Iranian capital two weeks ago.

Israel admits nearly 900 soldiers killed in war on Gaza

The Israeli army has published its first official death toll since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, announcing 891 officers and soldiers have been killed, Yedioth Ahronoth reported.

Syria FM in Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip

Damascus’s top diplomat expressed hope to open a "new, bright chapter" with Saudi Arabia during his visit to the kingdom, marking the first foreign trip for Syria’s new rulers.

Israel seeking to occupy Gaza City: Report

Tel Aviv is considering ordering the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to occupy Gaza City, local media has reported.

Palestinian Authority temporarily bans Al Jazeera, citing “inciting material”

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has temporarily suspended Al Jazeera's operations in the occupied West Bank over 'inciting material,' according to the news agency Wafa.

Ex-Israeli defense chief resigns from Knesset

Israel's former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has announced his resignation from the Knesset in a televised statement. It comes nearly two months after he was removed from his post by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Ukraine’s Navy claims destroyed 37k Russian drones in 2024

Ukrainian naval units have destroyed over 37,000 Russian drones in the year 2024, the European country's Navy has reported.

Hendurabi Island: A hidden gem in Persian Gulf

Hendurabi, a small island covering approximately 22.8 square kilometers, is part of the Kish district in Bandar-e Lengeh County, in southern Iran.

US has spent $22bn supporting Israel’s army since start of Gaza War: SIPRI

Since early October 2023, the United States has spent more than $22 billion on supporting Israel’s military operations, including in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria, a report says.

Russia ceases gas supplies to EU via Ukraine

Russia has officially stopped gas transit through Ukraine as of 8am Moscow time on January 1, confirming the expected end of contracts that have been in place since 2019. Russian energy giant Gazprom has announced the halt after negotiations to extend the transit agreements with Ukrainian companies Naftogaz and the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine fell through.

Israeli settler violence in West Bank reached record levels in 2024: UN

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that 2024 saw the highest number of Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since the agency began keeping records nearly two decades ago.

Over 82k Israelis left occupied territories in 2024: Official data

More than 82,000 Israelis have left the occupied territories in 2024 amid Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, official figures show.

Houthis claim US military drone shot down over Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi fighters have announced they have shot down a US military MQ-9 Reaper drone in the airspace over the Yemeni central governorate of Marib

Latest Gaza ceasefire negotiations stalled: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported that the Gaza ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have “hit an impasse in recent days”.

Doctors from around world ask for release of Gaza hospital director

Healthcare workers and social media users from around the globe have demanded the immediate release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of the Kamal Adwan hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip, who is currently being detained by Israel's military.

US sanctions IRGC entity over ‘election interference’

The United States has imposed sanctions on an entity it claims is affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) over its "interference in the 2024 US presidential elections".

Bahrain says continues cooperation with Iran aimed at restoration of diplomatic relations

Bahrain has announcement that it is continuing coordination with Iran aimed at reconciliation between Manama and Tehran and the restoration of diplomatic ties between the two Middle Eastern countries.

Syria de facto leader holds meeting with Christian clerics

Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has met senior Christian clerics amid calls for the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to guarantee minority rights after seizing power in late 2024.

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