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Latest developments in the Middle East as Houthis target an Israeli airbase and defected Syrian military officers return to Syria.

An Israeli newspaper alleges that the Israeli intelligence service has been communicating with the deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad via WhatsApp under the code name 'Musa'. The communication was reportedly established to coordinate airstrikes in Syria targeting Iranian and Hezbollah forces.

Former US President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, according to reports from Reuters. Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States for the Democratic Party, died at his home in Plains, Georgia.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected Donald Trump's plan for peace in Ukraine, stating the dissatisfaction of the Kremlin with the proposals.

More and more airlines are suspending flights to Russian cities following the recent crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft. Turkmenistan Airlines announced on Saturday that regular flights between Ashgabat and Moscow will be halted until the end of January, without explaining the reason for this decision.

Investigations are ongoing, but signs point to possible Russian involvement in the crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane on Christmas Day.

Tech billionaires are lining up to be friends with Donald Trump as Democrats face a crisis.

Dictators often seek refuge in certain countries for specific reasons. Some recent examples include the ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad finding asylum in Russia.

Former US President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the hospital after being admitted with the flu.

Former US President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized with a fever. Despite previous health issues, he remains positive and is expected to recover soon.

Former Democratic American president Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized with fever on Monday, according to his spokesperson Angel Urena.

2025 holds uncertainties for Ukraine as the country faces challenges in its ongoing war with Russia. The role of Donald Trump in the future of the conflict remains uncertain.

Putin's security is a matter of concern for his security guards following recent attacks. Learn more about the extensive security measures in place to protect the Russian President.

The escape of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad to Moscow was meticulously planned, ensuring his safety and comfort upon arrival in Russia.

The Russian security service reported that a 29-year-old Uzbek has been arrested for the fatal bombing of General Igor Kirillov and his assistant in Moscow.

A series of targeted assassinations in Russia have been carried out against individuals labeled as 'war criminals and collaborators' by Ukraine, with a recent high-profile hit resulting in casualties in Moscow.

The German election campaign heats up with a change in approach towards President Putin, as the CDU/CSU lead in polls.

Ukraine and the United States have reported the first North Korean casualties in the region of Koersk, where thousands of soldiers from North Korea have been aiding Russia in its conflict against Ukraine.

A series of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey has raised suspicions and sparked a wave of speculation about their origins and intentions.

According to Financial Times, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad reportedly sent 21 planes filled with cash to Moscow between 2018 and 2019. The majority of the money, in the form of dollars and euros, was allegedly used for luxury purchases and military acquisitions.

Chinese state media have criticized the NATO chief, Mark Rutte, as an 'American yes-man' due to his recent warnings against cooperation between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.

An inspection reveals that the FBI made mistakes in the lead-up to the riots on January 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely not to attend the upcoming inauguration of the US President-elect Donald Trump as the Kremlin confirms no invitation has been received yet.

Russia is making efforts to keep its military bases in Syria, particularly Tartous and Hmeimim, as crucial for its power in the Middle East and Africa.

Footage of Bidens allegedly ignoring Kamala Harris and her husband at an event raises questions about their relationship.

Russian state media reports that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow based on Kremlin sources, though the news is not confirmed by independent sources.

Divers from the New York Police Department are combing through the largest pond in Central Park in search of the weapon used to murder UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson.

President Joe Biden and his staff are discussing the possibility of granting preemptive pardons to individuals who may face hostility from a new Trump administration.

Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited Capitol Hill on Thursday with his son, 4-year-old X Æ A-Xii, attracting attention with his unique appearance.

A statue of the late Wagner boss Evgeny Prigozhin was unveiled in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. The statue depicts Prigozhin in a bulletproof vest with a walkie-talkie in hand, accompanied by Wagner founder Dmitry Utkin holding a Kalashnikov.