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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.

The US Department of the Treasury has fallen victim to a hack where computers of employees were affected, with alleged support from the Chinese government.

Former Russian international footballer Aleksej Boegaev, who played in the 2004 UEFA European Championship, has been reported dead in the ongoing war with Ukraine.

Businessman Elon Musk, a close ally of US President-elect Trump, has sparked debates in both the US and Germany with his recent statements.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden express their condolences and admiration for the late former president Jimmy Carter, highlighting his statesmanship and dedication to serving others.

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.

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.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his support for the H1-B visa program, which allows skilled immigrants to work in the United States.

In Italy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the websites of two airports, among other official institutions, were targeted by pro-Russian hackers.

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.

A 28-year-old man from Louisiana, USA, was arrested for kidnapping after having sex with a 14-year-old girl and leaving her in the forest while he went to celebrate Christmas with his family.

Read the reconstruction of the death of Desi Bouterse on Telegraaf.nl: 'Silent agreement between Bouterse and Surinamese government'

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.

A plane that crashed in Kazakhstan this week was damaged by ground fire, according to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan.

The conflict in Ukraine brings robotic warfare into the spotlight as drones and unmanned ground systems play a significant role in the battlefield.

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized on Saturday for the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Russian airspace, calling it a 'tragic incident.'

The large-scale invasion in Ukraine continues, with hundreds of thousands dead, heading towards the three-year mark. With the upcoming arrival of Donald Trump in the White House, tensions are running high. Russia is facing economic and geopolitical challenges, but may be gaining ground as the Ukrainian forces are exhausted. Follow the latest developments here.

A massive prison break in Mozambique led to the escape of 6,000 inmates, including convicted terrorists, amidst political turmoil in the country.

A mother reunites with her daughter after believing she had died in a house fire, only to discover the truth six years later.

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

Azerbaijan Airlines cancels flights to seven Russian cities following the crash of one of its planes in Kazakhstan. The incident has raised suspicions of accidental downing by Russian air defense forces.

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

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

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