Syria FM says will visit Saudi Arabia in first official trip abroad
Visit comes as Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, Syria's newly appointed foreign minister, meets GCC officials in Damascus.
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US President Biden announces $2.5bn military aid package for Ukraine
Administration of US President Joe Biden has committed more than $65bn in support since Russia's full-scale invasion.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash
President-elect Donald Trump had previously clashed with Speaker Johnson over the passage of a bipartisan spending bill.
Maysaa Sabrine becomes first woman to lead Syria’s central bank
Sabrine has become the first female governor of the Syrian central bank in its more than 70-year history.
Russia, Ukraine swap more than 300 POWs in deal mediated by UAE
While Russian Defence Ministry says 150 prisoners were swapped, Zelenskyy welcomes 189 Ukrainians home.
Winter rains worsen horrors faced by displaced Palestinians in Gaza
International aid agencies say Israeli forces have been hampering aid deliveries, making humanitarian crisis even worse.
Kenya police fire tear gas at protest against alleged government abductions
Several, including politician, reportedly among those detained by police in Nairobi at site of antigov't protests.
Five charged, including manager, in death of singer Liam Payne
One Direction singer had alcohol and cocaine in his system at the time of his death, an autopsy finds.
Dominique Pelicot won’t appeal conviction in ex-wife’s rape trial in France
The Frenchman was jailed for 20 years for drugging and raping his then-wife and soliciting dozens of men to do the same.
Appeals court upholds Trump sexual abuse, defamation liability verdict
President-elect loses appeal in E Jean Carroll case connected to alleged 1990s attack, must pay $5m.
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers say will close all NGOs employing women
Ministry of Economy warns that any NGO that does not comply will have its activities suspended and its licence revoked.
Gaza Kamal Adwan Hospital chief Abu Safia held at Israeli army base: Report
Hussam Abu Safia, who documented Israeli abuses, reportedly detained at Sde Teiman base known for ‘brutality, torture'.
Inflation down, poverty up as Milei takes chainsaw to Argentina’s economy
Reduced government spending brings significant changes to Argentina's economy under Milei’s leadership.
How did South Korea’s Jeju Air plane crash? Here’s what we know
Acting President Choi Sang-mok orders an extensive probe into the crash and the country's airline safety systems.
As Pakistan, Afghanistan attack each other, what’s next for neighbours?
Experts say both sides need to reset their approach towards the other — even as mounting tensions have eroded trust.
Syria and Ukraine seek ‘strategic partnerships’ as senior officials meet
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha visits Damascus to strengthen ties after years of Russian influence.
Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan?
Vladimir Putin and top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov have said a deferral in Ukraine's NATO entry won't be enough.
Sixth baby dies from severe cold in Gaza as Israel raids hospitals
One-month-old Ali al-Batran dies a day after twin brother as enclave suffers bitter temperatures under Israeli bombs.
Serbia charges 13, including ex-minister, in train station roof collapse
Fatal collapse of railway station roof in the city of Novi Sad killed 15 people and prompted protests last month.
Palestinian Authority’s raid on Jenin appeals to Israeli, Western interests
The Palestinian Authority is fighting armed groups in Jenin in hopes of winning favour with Israel and the US.