Palestine deadliest place to be a journalist in 2025: Report

Palestine was the deadliest place to work as a journalist in 2025, with the Middle East as a whole the most dangerous region for media professionals, according to a report by a global journalist union.

US finds Ukraine did not try to kill Putin in alleged drone strike: NBC News

A CIA assessment concluded that Ukraine did not try to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin at his country residence as alleged by the Kremlin, a source with knowledge of the matter has told NBC News.

Taiwan’s president vows to defend sovereignty after China military exercises

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has vowed to defend the democratic island's sovereignty in a New Year's speech, after China carried out military drills.

Intelligence forces detain 7 linked to anti-Iran groups: Informed source

An informed source at Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced the identification and arrest of seven individuals linked to hostile groups in an operation that also led to the seizure of a large cache of smuggled arms.

Zelensky says Ukraine ’10 percent’ away from peace agreement with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated his country was "10 percent" away from a peace deal with Russia, but cautioned that the most important issues were still unsolved and that any agreement should not reward Moscow.

Israeli ban on aid groups working in Gaza ‘criminal behaviour’: Hamas

Hamas has condemned Israel's decision to ban several aid groups from operating in the Gaza Strip, urging the international community to prevent what it described as a move targeting Palestinians.

Putin says Russia will prevail in Ukraine in New Year address

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his New Year’s Eve address on Wednesday that Russia believes it will prevail in Ukraine, where Moscow has been conducting a military offensive for nearly four years.

Israel suspending Gaza NGOs would block ‘life-saving aid’: EU

The European Union warned Wednesday that Israel's threat to suspend several aid groups in the Gaza Strip from January would block "life-saving" assistance from reaching the population.

China says ‘successfully completed’ Taiwan exercises

China announced on Wednesday that it had successfully completed military drills around Taiwan, including live-fire exercises simulating a blockade of key ports and attacks on maritime targets.

Russia publishes map of Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residence

Russian Defense Ministry has released a map showing the route of the Ukrainian long-range drones that targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod Region days ago.

US claims it killed or captured 25 Daesh operatives in Syria over nine days

The United States military has announced it has killed or captured about 25 Daesh fighters in a wave of attacks over nine days in Syria.

UN condemns Israel’s moves against UNRWA

The United Nations has warned that Israel’s recent actions against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees risk depriving millions of people of basic services, including education and healthcare.

Iran’s parliament speaker warns enemies about scope of future defensive measures

Iran’s top parliamentarian has warned Tehran’s adversaries that the scope of the country’s future defensive measures could come as a surprise.

China slams states that criticised Taiwan drills as ‘irresponsible’

Beijing slammed on Wednesday certain countries  for their "irresponsible" criticism of China's military drills in waters around Taiwan.

Israel warns to suspend several aid groups operating in Gaza

Israel has warned that it would suspend from January several aid organisations operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to provide details about their Palestinian staff, accusing two Doctors Without Borders employees of links to militant groups.

Regional temperature records broken across globe in 2025: Report

Central Asia, the Sahel region and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record this year, according to AFP analysis based on data from the European Copernicus programme.

Kiev discusses with Washington deployment of American troops in Ukraine: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is holding discussions with US President Donald Trump on the possible deployment of American troops in Ukraine.

10 states warn of ‘catastrophic’ Gaza situation

The foreign ministers of 10 nations have expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in the Gaza Strip, saying the situation was "catastrophic".

Iran says ‘narrow window of opportunity’ for dialogue remains open

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran does not fear war, but emphasized that escalation can still be avoided if all concerned parties seize the opportunity for dialogue.

IRGC detains terrorist network in Iran’s southeast

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has uncovered and detained a group linked to terrorist and hostile organizations in the city of Saravan, located in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran.

US announces new sanctions against Iran, Venezuela

The administration of President Donald Trump has announced sanctions against Iran and Venezuela, targeting companies that have been involved in the production and sale of drones.

Russia shows no proof of alleged drone attack on Putin home: Ukraine

Moscow has given no "plausible evidence" for its claim that Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's homes, Kyiv announced Tuesday.

Israeli president refutes speaking with Trump about Netanyahu pardon

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has rejected a claim by Donald Trump on Monday that the pair had discussed the US president's request for a pardon on corruption charges for Israel's premier.

Netanyahu: Israel seeks “peaceful border” with Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel’s interest lies in maintaining a peaceful border with Syria.

UN secretary-general says ‘get serious’ in grim new year message

The United Nations has urged global leaders to focus on people and the planet in a New Year's message depicting the world in chaos.

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