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Russian Lawyers of Navalny Sentenced for Extremism

Lawyers representing the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have been sentenced to prison terms for their involvement in what authorities have labeled an "extremist organization"

World » Russia | January 17, 2025, Friday // 12:05 | Viewed: 2327

Families of Deceased in Ukraine Conflict Can Now Seek Compensation

A new avenue for justice has been opened for families affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

World » Ukraine | January 17, 2025, Friday // 11:38 | Viewed: 2174

Russia Advances Near Pokrovsk While Suffering Heavy Losses in Kursk Oblast

In the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched over 50 attacks near 19 settlements along the Pokrovsk front

World » Ukraine | January 17, 2025, Friday // 10:11 | Viewed: 2955

School Knife Attack in Slovakia Claims Two Lives

A knife attack at a grammar school in Spišská Stará Ves, a small town in northern Slovaki

World » EU | January 16, 2025, Thursday // 17:10 | Viewed: 2091

Japan Warns: 82% Chance of Catastrophic Megaquake in the Next 30 Years

A Japanese government panel has slightly increased its forecast for the likelihood of a “megaquake” occurring along the Nankai Trough, now estimating a probability of 75 to 82 percent over the next 30 years

World | January 16, 2025, Thursday // 13:27 | Viewed: 1980

TikTok's Last Stand: Will the U.S. Ban Really Happen on Sunday?

TikTok is preparing to shut down its U.S. operations this Sunday, with a federal ban set to take effect. The company’s social media platform

World | January 16, 2025, Thursday // 11:09 | Viewed: 1985

Ukraine Destroys Mine Shaft to Halt Russian Advance; UK and France Discuss Peacekeeping Troops

Russian forces have made significant advances in the Donetsk region, occupying the village of Neskuchne

World » Ukraine | January 16, 2025, Thursday // 10:18 | Viewed: 3038

Biden Warns of Rising Oligarchy Threat in the US

President Joe Biden delivered a final address from the Oval Office on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of his political career spanning over five decades

World | January 16, 2025, Thursday // 09:52 | Viewed: 1542

Three-Phase Ceasefire Deal Reached Between Israel and Hamas

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, which is expected to take effect on January 19, according to a joint statement released by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States

World | January 16, 2025, Thursday // 08:21 | Viewed: 1650

Poland Accuses Russia of Plotting Global Airline Terror Attack

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia of plotting a global terrorist campaign targeting airlines, stating that the country had planned attacks on aircraft

World » Russia | January 15, 2025, Wednesday // 18:10 | Viewed: 3284

EU Struggles for Visa Reciprocity with US: Bulgaria Still Left Out

The European Commission reaffirmed its commitment to achieving visa-free travel to the United States for all European Union citizens

World » EU | January 15, 2025, Wednesday // 16:38 | Viewed: 2752

Former TikTok Executive Alleges Coercion to Pledge Allegiance to China’s Socialist System

A former TikTok executive has filed a lawsuit alleging that she was coerced into signing an oath of allegiance to China's "socialist system" and national interests

World | January 15, 2025, Wednesday // 15:00 | Viewed: 1366

Massive Russian Missile Strike Targets Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

A massive Russian missile strike targeted Ukraine on January 15, hitting multiple regions, including Lviv Oblast, with over 40 missiles and 70 drones

World » Ukraine | January 15, 2025, Wednesday // 11:34 | Viewed: 2383

Eleven Die in Istanbul from Counterfeit Alcohol Over 24 Hours

In just 24 hours, 11 people have died in Istanbul after consuming counterfeit alcohol

World | January 15, 2025, Wednesday // 11:18 | Viewed: 2018

Cuba's Designation as Terrorism Sponsor Rescinded by Biden Administration

The Biden administration has announced plans to remove Cuba from the United States' list of state sponsors of terrorism

World | January 15, 2025, Wednesday // 10:05 | Viewed: 1795

NATO Launches Baltic Sentry Mission to Protect Undersea Cables

NATO has announced the launch of a new mission, Baltic Sentry, aimed at protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

World | January 15, 2025, Wednesday // 09:45 | Viewed: 1635

South Korean President Arrested Amid Uprising Allegations

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested on Wednesday by investigators following weeks of evasion and accusations of inciting an uprising against the government

World | January 15, 2025, Wednesday // 09:40 | Viewed: 1362

Irregular Border Crossings into EU Plunge 38% in 2024

Preliminary data from Frontex indicate a sharp 38% decrease in irregular border crossings into the EU in 2024, bringing figures to their lowest level since 2021, when migration was still influenced by the COVID pandemic. Despite ongoing migration pressure

World » EU | January 14, 2025, Tuesday // 17:14 | Viewed: 2145

Bulgaria Proposes Agreement to North Macedonia for Corridor 8 Railway Tunnel

Bulgaria has extended an offer to North Macedonia

World » Southeast Europe | January 14, 2025, Tuesday // 14:20 | Viewed: 3900

Explosive Night: Ukraine Hits Russian Refineries, Airfields, and Chemical Plants

On the night of January 13-14, a coordinated attack involving drones targeted multiple sites across Russia, including chemical plants, refineries, and military airfields

World » Ukraine | January 14, 2025, Tuesday // 14:14 | Viewed: 2285

Switzerland Breaks Neutrality Barrier by Joining EU Military Mobility Project

Switzerland has agreed to join the EU’s Military Mobility Initiative, a project designed to streamline the movement of military personnel and equipment across EU member states

World » EU | January 14, 2025, Tuesday // 14:07 | Viewed: 3379
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