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KKTC President Tatar stated that 2024 was a year of recovery for KKTC despite attacks by Greek Cypriots in the fields of economy, tourism, and education.

In Kosovo's city of Prizren, fireworks sold for New Year's celebrations caught fire on a street stall. The explosion of the ignited fireworks resulted in 2 people being injured.

Israeli state television Kan claims that Hamas requested a temporary ceasefire in Gaza to prepare the list of prisoners' demands, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that conflicts in Gaza will resume after a ceasefire deal with Hamas.

The upcoming year of 2025 is set to bring new challenges and opportunities on the global stage. From geopolitical shifts to technological advancements, a wide range of topics will shape the agenda for the year ahead.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been successful in the geopolitical arena, particularly in Syria, Libya, and Nagorno-Karabach.

Houthis launched a ballistic missile towards Israel, causing sirens to wail and sending millions to shelters. Meanwhile, Kuwait's Foreign Minister declared a solidarity message with Syria during a visit to Damascus.

A look back at the key events that shaped 2024, from political uprisings to natural disasters.

A crew member of Swiss airline has passed away a week after an emergency landing in the Austrian city of Graz. The airline expresses deep shock over the loss of the young male staff member.

The main suspect in a criminal case, Dominique Pelicot, has accepted a 20-year prison sentence, whereas seventeen other convicted individuals have decided to appeal against their verdicts.

Following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, the temporary government has appointed Deputy Central Bank President Maysaa Sabrine as the President of the Central Bank, making her the first woman to hold this position.

The leader of the new government in Syria, Ahmed Shara, met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in the capital city of Damascus.

Swedish pick-and-mix candy has become a global sensation in 2024, thanks to TikTok, leading to shortages in Sweden itself.

A passenger plane belonging to South Korean airline Jeju Air had to return to Gimpo airport near Seoul shortly after takeoff on Monday due to landing gear problems.

Ahmed es-Shera, the new leader of Syria, stated that the country will not allow itself to become a 'attack base for the terrorist organization PKK/YPG'.

According to Israel's state television KAN, the terrorist organization PKK/YPG, which occupies northeastern Syria, is seeking assistance from Israel to persuade the US administration to stay in the region in case of a possible withdrawal of American forces. An unnamed PKK/YPG terrorist, speaking to KAN, mentioned that political support from Israel on international platforms could be a turning point for PKK/YPG and Israel relations.

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.

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.

Russian foreign intelligence service accuses the Anglo-Saxon alliance of planning to attack Russian bases in Syria to create chaos.

The latest developments in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and the UK are covered in this news report. From visa issues to healthcare reforms, the region is witnessing significant changes.

Syria's new leader Ahmed Shara made significant statements in an interview, emphasizing that the country will not allow PKK/YPG to become a base.

Kenya is taking steps to save the endangered northern white rhinos through in vitro fertilization techniques, as Najin and Fatu are the last remaining ones of their kind.

Mexico is getting ready for Trump's plan to deport thousands of illegal migrants upon his inauguration, with preparations already underway.

General Kanjo Hassan, known for his brutalities, has been arrested by Syrian forces for delivering death sentences in the infamous torture prison of Saidnaya.

Estlink 2, a power connection between Finland and Estonia, experienced a sudden outage on Christmas Day. Authorities suspect sabotage by a Russian oil tanker.

The owner and architect of a Turkish hotel that collapsed during a devastating earthquake last year have been sentenced to over eighteen years in prison. 72 people died in the Isias hotel.

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.

Turkish customs officials intercepted a living baby gorilla at Istanbul airport, surprising everyone. The gorilla was found in a wooden crate with air holes, wearing an old t-shirt.

A tragic plane crash in southern Brazil resulted in the deaths of a Brazilian businessman and nine family members. The crash also injured 17 people on the ground.

In a creative move, the police in Peru utilized a Grinch costume to conduct a drug raid in San Bartolo, a southern part of Lima.