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.
Syrian Christians held their first Sunday services after the overthrow of the Assad regime. The new Islamist government has promised to protect the rights of religious minorities, although Christians remain concerned.
On Friday, China lodged a claim against the Philippines, accusing it of provocations in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Donald Trump plans to issue more than 25 executive orders on his first day in office. The orders will concern immigration policy, border control, and the energy sector.
At the 35-minute meeting, Trump expressed his desire for an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine. Zelensky and Macron stressed the need for security guarantees and US support.
Donald Trump has appointed his future daughter-in-law Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece. This is the third appointment of members of the Trump family to diplomatic positions, including appointments to embassies in France and the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke in court in Tel Aviv, calling the charges “an ocean of absurdity. ” He is accused in three cases related to gifts and influence on the media.
After the fall of the Assad regime and its flight to Russia, European countries have been massively suspending consideration of asylum applications from Syrian citizens. These countries include France, Germany, Britain, Sweden, and others.
Mohamed al-Bashir is appointed acting Prime Minister of Syria until March 2025. Following the capture of Damascus by rebels and Assad's flight to Russia, the country is transitioning to a transitional government.
China has deployed about 90 Navy and Coast Guard ships near Taiwan, two - thirds of which are military vessels. In response, Taiwan stepped up training and established emergency centers.
The Jerome family from Rinteln decorated their home with 605 Christmas trees, using 120 thousand decorations and 50 thousand light bulbs. This is the seventh family record since 2017, surpassing last year's figure of 555 Christmas trees.
The commander of the 707th Special Forces group claimed responsibility for the raid on the South Korean parliament. He stated that the soldiers acted on the orders of the former defense minister, who later resigned.
The Israeli military attacked a Research Center in Damascus, where Iranian long-range missiles were allegedly being developed. The headquarters of Customs and military intelligence in the Kafr Souza area was also shelled.
The Syrian Air plane, which was probably carrying Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, disappeared from radar after a sharp turn in the air. According to sources, there is a version about the possible downing of the plane.
The United States plans to provide Ukraine with a new package of weapons worth 988 million. The amount reduces the available наявні 2.21 billion under USAI through a new arms purchase strategy.
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 34 Palestinians. Among the dead are both civilians and possible militants, dozens of people were injured.
The rebels broke through the defenses and entered the suburbs of Homs, advancing 30 km from Damascus. In a week, they captured several major cities, including Aleppo, Hama and Deir ez-Zor.
The rebels have captured the last village near Homs and are approaching the city. Taking the city could cut off the Assad regime from the coast with Russian bases and Alawite support.
Yun Seok-yol appointed Choi Bong-hyuk as the new defense minister after Kim Yong-hyun resigned. The change of leadership followed a failed attempt to impose martial law and a political crisis in the country.
The delegation led by Yermak met with future Trump advisers Volz and Kellogg. The purpose of the visit was to establish cooperation to gain support in the war against Russia.
Trump's advisers are developing plans to end the war in Ukraine, which include concessions to Russia and the rejection of NATO. The plan includes freezing the front lines and a carrot-and-stick system for both sides.
Up to 750,000 tons of contraband fuel oil pass through Iraq every month, bringing Iran and its allies about. 1 billion a year. The scheme intensified after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani came to power in 2022.
As a result of severe flooding on the border of Thailand and Malaysia, 31 people were killed, hundreds of thousands were evacuated. Meteorologists warn of further rain and monsoon winds by the end of the week.
A highly pathogenic h7n6 avian influenza virus has been detected on a poultry farm on the South Island of New Zealand. The country temporarily stops exporting poultry until the end of the 21-day incubation period.
Fedorov reported on the presence in Ukraine of attack UAVs with a range of up to 1800 km. Ukraine has signed a contract for 1.6 million drones and is developing interceptors for Iranian UAVs.
In Romania's parliamentary elections, the ruling Social Democratic Party gets 26% of the vote, while the far-right forces get about 30%. The final results will depend on the votes of the Romanian diaspora.
Russian and Syrian planes attacked the city of Idlib, killing 4 people. The rebels captured several cities near Aleppo, including the Sheikh Najjar industrial zone.
The rebels have reached the center of Aleppo, all roads and the airport are closed. Russia has promised to provide additional military assistance to Assad within 72 hours, and government forces have been ordered to retreat cautiously.
The UK Parliament supported the bill on euthanasia for terminally ill patients: 330 votes in favor against 275. the document provides for the possibility of assisted dying for adult patients with a life span of up to 6 months.
Ireland is holding early parliamentary elections with a record turnout of 3. 7 million voters. According to exit polls, the opposition Sinn Fein is in the lead with 21.1%, ahead of the ruling parties by a fraction of a percent.
