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Gold prices rise: three-week peak reached on weak dollar
South Korean authorities fail to arrest president due to security stand-off
Gaza's population decreased by 160 thousand: shocking statistics of losses
The number of credit card defaults in the US has risen to a record high
The wall was too close to the runway: investigation into the largest airplane crash in South Korea's history
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South Korea to inspect entire air transportation system after plane crash
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu undergoes surgery: what is the reason
Azerbaijan Airlines announces preliminary cause of the Embraer 190 crash
Budanov on the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines airliner: it was shot down by a Russian Pantsir-S1
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Oil prices rise on hopes of Chinese stimulus and falling US inventories
Assad's wife has severe leukemia: she wants to divorce and go to London for treatment - media
Oil prices rise by 1% before the holidays
Second attempt on Trump's life: trial of suspect postponed
France extends Olympic security measures to Christmas fairs
China imposes sanctions on Canadian advocates for Uyghur and Tibetan rights
A rocket attack on Tel Aviv: 14 people wounded
Large-scale evacuation in Australia: hundreds of people leave their homes due to fires
Russian general is suspected of a missile attack on a hotel in Kramatorsk that killed a Reuters journalist
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expects important decisions at the next Ramstein meeting
Palestinian Americans file a lawsuit against the US government over the failed evacuation from Gaza
Man in France raped wife for decades and involved accomplices: court sentences him
North Korean military suffers losses near Kursk: more than 100 soldiers killed
Europe may send 100,000 troops to Ukraine after ceasefire - Reuters
Trump's special envoy for Ukraine plans to visit Kiev in January. Media reported details
Trump's team is clearly aware of Ukraine's importance for global security - Yermak
Reuters: human rights activist says at least 100,000 bodies in Syria mass grave
Judge refuses to overturn Trump's conviction for bribing actress
Assad makes his first statement after fleeing Syria: Media release details
Norway will allocate $242 million to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy
Gold prices rise: three-week peak reached on weak dollar
The spot price of gold rose to $2657. 18 per ounce, reaching its highest level since December 13. The rise in precious metals prices is driven by a weakening dollar and demand for safe assets.
South Korean authorities fail to arrest president due to security stand-off
An attempted arrest of South Korean President Yoon Sook-yol failed due to opposition from the military and security services. Law enforcement officers stopped the operation due to a threat to the safety of personnel.
Gaza's population decreased by 160 thousand: shocking statistics of losses
Over the 15 months of the war, the population of the Gaza Strip decreased by 6% to 2. 1 million people.
The number of credit card defaults in the US has risen to a record high
In the first 9 months of 2024, $46 billion of overdue card loans were written off in the United States, which is 50% more than last year. Total household debt reached a new high of $17.94 trillion.
The wall was too close to the runway: investigation into the largest airplane crash in South Korea's history
A Boeing 737-800 crashes at Muan Airport, killing 179 people. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and identifying the bodies, and relatives of the victims are waiting for information.
An accident in Ethiopia killed 71 people: a truck with wedding guests fell into the river
In the Sidama region, a truck carrying passengers fell into a river, killing 71 people. Among the dead are 68 men and 3 women, and five more are in critical condition.
South Korea to inspect entire air transportation system after plane crash
South Korea's acting president, Choi Sang-mook, has initiated an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire air transportation system. The decision was made after the crash of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS, which killed 179 passengers.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu undergoes surgery: what is the reason
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to undergo surgery to remove his prostate gland. The politician was diagnosed with a benign prostate enlargement that caused a urinary tract infection.
Azerbaijan Airlines announces preliminary cause of the Embraer 190 crash
Azerbaijan Airlines claims “external interference” as the cause of the Embraer 190 crash. On December 28, the company suspends flights to 10 cities in Russia due to possible security risks.
Budanov on the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines airliner: it was shot down by a Russian Pantsir-S1
Azerbaijan Airlines flight JS-8432 was shot down by the Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system over Russian territory. According to sources, after the missile hit, the plane was not allowed to make an emergency landing in Russia.
Oil prices rise on hopes of Chinese stimulus and falling US inventories
Brent and WTI oil prices rose by 0. 5-0.6% due to China's plans to issue $411 billion in bonds. An additional factor was a 3.2 million barrel reduction in US oil reserves.
Assad's wife has severe leukemia: she wants to divorce and go to London for treatment - media
Asma al-Assad, the wife of the former Syrian president, is battling a severe form of leukemia with a 50% chance of survival. She is in isolation in Russia and plans to divorce her husband to receive treatment in London.
Oil prices rise by 1% before the holidays
Brent crude rose to $73. 58 and WTI to $70.10 per barrel due to expectations of a reduction in supplies. Analysts predict stable prices and rising demand in the coming months amid Chinese stimulus.
Second attempt on Trump's life: trial of suspect postponed
The trial of Ryan Root, a suspect in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Florida, has been postponed until September 2025. Judge Eileen Cannon rejected the defense's request for a one-year delay as excessive.
France extends Olympic security measures to Christmas fairs
French authorities have applied strict controls imposed for the Olympics to visitors to Christmas fairs. Human rights activists and lawyers have criticized the increased use of administrative surveillance of people without criminal records.
China imposes sanctions on Canadian advocates for Uyghur and Tibetan rights
China has imposed sanctions on two Canadian organizations and 20 individuals who defend the rights of Uyghurs and Tibetans. Restrictions include asset freezes and travel bans.
A rocket attack on Tel Aviv: 14 people wounded
A Houthi ballistic missile hit the Jaffa neighborhood of Tel Aviv, where military facilities are located. As a result of the attack, 14 people were injured, all of whom are in stable condition.
Large-scale evacuation in Australia: hundreds of people leave their homes due to fires
Evacuations have been announced in Victoria due to uncontrolled wildfires near Grampians National Park. About 500 residents of the village of Halls Gap are forced to urgently leave their homes due to the threat of fire spread.
Russian general is suspected of a missile attack on a hotel in Kramatorsk that killed a Reuters journalist
The SBU has collected evidence against Russian Colonel General Alexei Kim, who ordered the Iskander strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk. The attack killed a Reuters journalist and injured 10 others.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expects important decisions at the next Ramstein meeting
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi announced that Ramstein's meeting is scheduled for January. Ukraine expects important announcements on military support during the meeting.
Palestinian Americans file a lawsuit against the US government over the failed evacuation from Gaza
Nine Americans of Palestinian descent have filed a lawsuit against the US government over the improper evacuation of Gaza. The plaintiffs accuse the State Department of discrimination and inaction to rescue them and their relatives.
Man in France raped wife for decades and involved accomplices: court sentences him
The court found Dominic Pelico guilty of systematically raping his wife for ten years. The crimes involved 50 accomplices who were also found guilty.
North Korean military suffers losses near Kursk: more than 100 soldiers killed
The Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses on the DPRK military near Kursk: more than 100 killed and about 1,000 wounded. The reason for the losses was the unpreparedness of North Korean units for modern warfare.
Europe may send 100,000 troops to Ukraine after ceasefire - Reuters
European countries are discussing the possibility of deploying up to 100,000 troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire or peace agreement. France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom could form the basis of a coalition.
Trump's special envoy for Ukraine plans to visit Kiev in January. Media reported details
Keith Kellogg, Trump's new special envoy for Ukraine, will visit Kiev and European capitals in January. The visit is aimed at gathering information to quickly end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Trump's team is clearly aware of Ukraine's importance for global security - Yermak
US President-elect Trump's team understands Ukraine's importance to global security. Trump has announced progress in efforts to stop the war and is ready to receive Zelenskyy.
Reuters: human rights activist says at least 100,000 bodies in Syria mass grave
A mass grave with the bodies of at least 100,000 people killed during the rule of Bashar al-Assad has been found in Syria. According to human rights activist Muaz Mustafa, this is one of five mass graves discovered near Damascus.
Judge refuses to overturn Trump's conviction for bribing actress
Judge Juan Merchant denied Trump's lawyers' request to overturn the 2016 bribery conviction of a porn star. The defense's arguments about presidential immunity and obstruction of the executive branch were rejected.
Assad makes his first statement after fleeing Syria: Media release details
Bashar al-Assad said that he remained in Damascus until the evening of December 8 and had no plans to flee the country. Reuters and Bloomberg claim that the escape was organized by Russian intelligence without warning his family.
Norway will allocate $242 million to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy
Norway will provide 2. 7 billion kroner to strengthen Ukraine's navy and deter the Russian fleet. The funds will be used to protect the population, infrastructure, and maritime exports.