A fire broke out at a food market in Hebei province, China, resulting in 8 deaths and 15 injuries. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
A Russian passenger plane made an emergency landing in Egypt due to a technical issue shortly after takeoff.
Elon Musk's recent comments and support for the pro-Russian AfD party in Germany have sparked backlash and controversy.
According to a news report in The Sun, the deposed Syrian leader Bashar Assad was reportedly the target of an assassination attempt. Assad, who fled to Russia with his family and is currently in exile in Moscow after the fall of the regime, reportedly fell ill last Sunday.
Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, stated that the flow of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine has been stopped, blaming the US for prioritizing its own economy.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has recently unveiled a new warship, marking the largest torpeda destroyer ever built by the country.
A Chinese underwater drone suspected to be of Chinese origin was recovered in the sea around the Philippines, raising concerns for state security. The drone, marked as HY-119, was found by local fishermen and handed over to authorities.
A Tesla Cybertruck caught fire in front of the entrance of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian government and the country's largest bank, Sberbank, to enhance cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence with China.
Night-long drone attacks by Russia on Ukraine's capital Kiev resulted in casualties and damages. 63 drones were shot down, leaving 1 dead and 6 injured.
Recent news reveals that Russia has officially halted natural gas shipments to Europe through Ukraine, sparking fears of an energy crisis in the continent. The situation has put Turkey in focus as a key route for gas flow.
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The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the 2024 US elections. The sanctions target an affiliate of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization linked to Russia's GRU.
The Finnish police have published photos of the oil tanker Eagle S, which is suspected of causing a recent cable break in the Baltic Sea.
Elon Musk's recent statements and actions are causing quite a stir, with questions arising about his potential to overshadow Donald Trump. Read more about the unfolding situation.
Honderden mannen uitgewisseld tussen Rusland en Oekraïne, maar velen blijven in onzekerheid. Duizenden Oekraïners zuchten onder terreur in Poetins gevangenissen, volgens rapporten van mishandeling en marteling.
Thailand's Foreign Ministry announced that Thailand will become a partner country of BRICS starting from January 1, 2025.
Russia and Ukraine have conducted a prisoner exchange, with more than 300 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers returning to their countries.
Former Russian international footballer Aleksej Boegaev, who played in the 2004 UEFA European Championship, has been reported dead in the ongoing war with Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory message to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the New Year, according to a statement from the Kremlin.
A teenager in China has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally beating his 13-year-old classmate with a shovel. The court also sentenced his accomplice to 12 years in prison.
A passenger plane belonging to Jeju Air crashed while attempting to land at Musan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. The aircraft had been chartered by a travel agency and made 13 flights to 6 countries within 48 hours before the tragic accident.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a law that allows for the suspension of any ban relating to the activities of a terrorist organization, including the removal of the Taliban from the terror list. The law, which does not mention any specific terrorist organization, was signed by Putin.
The damage to energy and communication cables under the Baltic Sea has intensified discussions of 'hybrid warfare' in the region.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino stated that they will not negotiate with the US regarding the status of the Panama Canal, emphasizing that it belongs to Panama.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on China to exert necessary pressure on North Korea to prevent them from losing their lives in European wars.
Slovakia threatens Ukraine over gas transit, causing concerns in Europe. The possibility of gas supply disruption between the two countries raises alarms.
Russian energy giant Gazprom announced that it will stop natural gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1, 2025, due to unpaid bills.
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.
