SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Xinhua/GNA) — South Korean prosecutors summoned President Yoon Suk-yeol for questioning for the second time on Monday, after their botched attempt…
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Israel continues airstrikes across Syria, targeting military arsenals
Israel continues airstrikes across Syria, targeting military arsenals DAMASCUS, Dec. 16, (Xinhua/GNA) — Israeli warplanes launched multiple airstrikes late Sunday, targeting former military arsenals…
Former Syrian President al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia
DAMASCUS, Dec. 16 (Xinhua/GNA) — Former Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, released on Monday his first public statement since leaving Damascus on Dec. 8, detailing…
Russia evacuates some diplomats out of Syria
MOSCOW, Dec. 16 (Xinhua/GNA) — Russia has evacuated some of its diplomats out of the Syrian capital Damascus, while its embassy continues to function,…
Western countries push Russia towards red line, provoking response: Putin
MOSCOW, Dec. 16, (Xinhua/GNA) — The West is pushing Russia towards its red line, leaving Moscow no choice but to respond, Russian President Vladimir…
ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger 6-month grace period to reconsider withdrawal
ABUJA, Dec. 16, (Xinhua/GNA) — The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has gaiven Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger a six-month grace…
Pope assassination plot foiled by UK intelligence
Dec 18 (BBC/GNA) – A plot to assassinate Pope Francis during a trip to Iraq was stopped following a tip-off from British intelligence, according…
At least 11 dead as Cyclone Chido batters French territory of Mayotte
Paris, Dec 15, (dpa/GNA) – At least 11 people have died and more than 250 have been injured, after Cyclone Chido struck the French…
Expert warns of ‘massive’ risk from unexploded ordnance in Syria
London, Dec 15, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – The extent of unexploded ordnance littering Syria will be “massive”, and poses a particular threat to children returning…
Thousands of Syrians escape to Lebanon after al-Assad’s fall
BEIRUT, Dec. 15, (Xinhua/GNA) — Upon learning of the sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, Abdul Razzak Abdul Hay and his wife Laila rushed…
Hezbollah leader acknowledges loss of weapons supply route through Syria
BEIRUT, Dec. 15, (Xinhua/GNA) — Hezbollah leader, Naim Qassem, confirmed on Saturday that the Lebanese armed group has temporarily lost its weapons supply route…
Denmark releases from custody anti-whaling campaigner wanted by Japan
Copenhagen, Dec. 17, (dpa/GNA) – Canadian-US environmentalist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson will not be deported to Japan to face trial for obstructing one of its whaling…
Syria’s HTS wants to integrate armed fighters into military
Beirut, Dec. 17, (dpa/GNA) – Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s de facto leader following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, said on Tuesday that he plans to dissolve armed groups…
Dutch police seize 80 tons of illegal fireworks in runup to New Year
The Hague, Dec. 17, (dpa/GNA) – Some 80 tons of illegal fireworks have been confiscated in the Netherlands ahead of New Year celebrations, an analysis of statistics…
Minister: France faces huge task on Mayotte after Cyclone Chido
Paris/Cape Town, Dec. 17, (dpa/GNA) – France faces a huge task in rescue operations on its overseas territory of Mayotte after the small group of islands in…
39 civilians killed in twin attacks in western Niger
NIAMEY, Dec. 15 (Xinhua/GNA) — Thirty-nine people were killed this week in two separate attacks in Niger’s western Tillabery region, the Niger Armed Forces…
UK announces £50m in aid for Syrians after fall of al-Assad
London, Dec 15, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – The United Kingdom has announced £50 million ($63.1 million) of humanitarian aid for vulnerable Syrians across the Middle…
Italian cave explorer stuck hundreds of metres underground
Rome, Dec. 16, (dpa/GNA) – A huge rescue operation is under way in Italy for a cave explorer who is stuck more than 500 metres underground after…
EU ministers sign off new Russia sanctions targeting ‘shadow fleet’
Brussels, Dec. 16, (dpa/GNA) – European Union foreign ministers on Monday signed off on the bloc’s 15th round of sanctions since Russia started its full-scale invasion of…
Reports of 20 dead in Israeli attack in Khan Younis in Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv/Gaza, Dec. 16, (dpa/GNA) – Around 20 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a former school building in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources…