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US military says three people killed in strikes on suspected drug convoy
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday carried out strikes against three vessels in international waters that were suspected of nacro-trafficking, the U.S. Southern Command said on […]
One killed, several security forces wounded in Syria’s Aleppo after suicide attack
Dec 31 (Reuters) – A suicide bomber targeted a police patrol in Aleppo in Syria, killing one person and wounding several members of the security forces, Syria’s state news agency […]
Macron: allies will make commitments on protecting Ukraine at Jan 6 meeting
PARIS, Dec 31 (Reuters) – European leaders meeting in Paris on January 6 will make firm commitments towards protecting Ukraine after any peace deal with Russia is brokered, French President […]
Israel’s population growth rate falls to historic low in 2025: report
JERUSALEM, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Israel’s population growth reached a historic low in 2025, mainly due to declining natural population increase and a persistently negative migration balance, according to an […]
Deaths from floods, blizzards in Iran rise to 10
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — At least 10 people have been killed and two remain missing following floods and blizzards in several Iranian provinces over the past four days, said […]
US judge blocks Trump move to end protected status for thousands from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) – A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for thousands of migrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua after opponents […]
US targets crude oil tankers, firms in new Venezuela-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four companies it said were operating in Venezuela’s oil sector as well as associated oil tankers, as […]
US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says
Dec 31 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s advisers held talks on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and national security advisers from the UK, France and Germany to discuss the […]
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under a renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said, […]
Russia’s Putin, in New Year address, voices confidence in victory in Ukraine
MOSCOW, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin used his annual televised New Year’s address to rally his troops fighting in Ukraine, saying he believed in them and in […]