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Smoking in Milan's Public Spaces Banned from January 1

Starting January 1, 2025, smoking will be prohibited on the streets of Milan, following a decision by the city council of Italy's second-largest city

World » EU | January 1, 2025, Wednesday // 10:24 | Viewed: 2215

Bulgaria Joins Schengen for Land Travel: Border Controls Adjusted with Greece and Romania

At the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2025, Bulgaria officially joined the Schengen Area for land travel

World » EU | January 1, 2025, Wednesday // 10:01 | Viewed: 4238

Kursk Offensive Strains Ukrainian Troops as NATO Warns of Hybrid Attacks

Ukrainian forces are facing a precarious situation in Kursk Oblast, where they risk losing much of the territory gained during the swift offensive in August

World » Ukraine | December 29, 2024, Sunday // 12:30 | Viewed: 3546

South Korea’s Worst Air Disaster: Jeju Air Flight Crashes on Landing

A Jeju Air flight traveling from Bangkok, Thailand, to South Korea crashed during landing at Muan International Airport on Sunday morning

World | December 29, 2024, Sunday // 12:21 | Viewed: 1741

Azerbaijan Demands Accountability After Russian Air Defense Shoots Down Civilian Plane

Azerbaijan has demanded an apology from Russia following the downing of an Azerbaijani civilian passenger plane, as confirmed by new information

World » Russia | December 27, 2024, Friday // 12:26 | Viewed: 2959

Putin Rejects Trump Team’s Peace Plan Proposal to Delay Ukraine’s NATO Membership

Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed a peace plan proposal reportedly being crafted by the team of US President-elect Donald Trump

World » Ukraine | December 27, 2024, Friday // 12:20 | Viewed: 3711

Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashes Near Aktau, Survivors Reported

A passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines crashed near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, the Kazakh Transport Ministry reported on Wednesday

World | December 25, 2024, Wednesday // 10:16 | Viewed: 3116

Russian Cargo Ship Sinks off Spanish Coast Amid Suspected Syrian Evacuation Mission

The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank off the Spanish coast on December 23, following an explosion onboard

World » Ukraine | December 24, 2024, Tuesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 3448

Israel Confirms Responsibility for Killing Hamas Leader Haniyeh, Warns Houthis of Similar Strikes

Israel has confirmed its involvement in the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

World | December 24, 2024, Tuesday // 10:39 | Viewed: 3224

Intense Fighting in Donetsk as Russia's Assaults Continue on Multiple Fronts

Fighting persists in the urban area of Kurakhove, Donetsk Oblast, as Russian forces concentrate their efforts on breakthrough attacks along several fronts

World » Ukraine | December 23, 2024, Monday // 11:36 | Viewed: 3402

Trump Demands Panama Lower Canal Fees or Return Control to the U.S.

Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Panama, demanding that the country reduce its fees for using the Panama Canal or return control of the waterway to the United States

World | December 23, 2024, Monday // 10:19 | Viewed: 2051

China Issues Strong Warning to US Over Latest Arms Sales to Taiwan

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, labeling Taiwan as the "first red line that cannot be crossed" in their bilateral relations

World | December 23, 2024, Monday // 10:07 | Viewed: 2569

Mass Protests in Serbia: Tens of Thousands Demand Accountability After Novi Sad Tragedy

Tens of thousands of Serbians gathered in central Belgrade on Sunday to protest against President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS)

World » Southeast Europe | December 23, 2024, Monday // 10:01 | Viewed: 3917

Albania to Ban TikTok for One Year Starting in 2025

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that TikTok will be banned in Albania for at least a year, starting in early 2025

World » Southeast Europe | December 22, 2024, Sunday // 16:00 | Viewed: 2510

Putin’s Youth Army Grows as Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to intensify efforts to expand military-patriotic education programmes for youth in Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories

World » Ukraine | December 22, 2024, Sunday // 11:22 | Viewed: 3208

US Navy Jet Shot Down in Friendly Fire During Red Sea Operations

Two US Navy pilots safely ejected over the Red Sea early Sunday after their F/A-18 fighter jet was accidentally shot down in what the US military described as a "friendly fire" incident

World | December 22, 2024, Sunday // 11:17 | Viewed: 2028

Trump’s Return: Aid to Ukraine and Pressure on NATO Defense Budgets

Donald Trump is expected to continue providing military assistance to Ukraine during his second term, while pushing for NATO allies to significantly increase their defense spending

World » Ukraine | December 22, 2024, Sunday // 11:07 | Viewed: 3515

No Bulgarians Among Victims of Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack

According to the Bulgarian Embassy in Berlin, no Bulgarian citizens were harmed in the recent attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg

World » EU | December 21, 2024, Saturday // 16:19 | Viewed: 2486

US Withdraws $10M Reward for Syria’s New Leader Amid Diplomatic Talks

The United States has withdrawn a USD 10 million reward for the capture of Ahmed al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammad al-Julani), Syria's newly appointed leader and head of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group

World | December 21, 2024, Saturday // 11:27 | Viewed: 1712

Drones Target Kazan's High-Rise Buildings Amid Ongoing Russian Assaults on Ukraine

On December 21, at least seven drones struck residential buildings in the Russian city of Kazan

World » Ukraine | December 21, 2024, Saturday // 11:23 | Viewed: 2727

Tel Aviv Hit by Rocket from Yemen; UNICEF Warns of Gaza’s Dire Conditions

A rocket fired from Yemen struck the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area, injuring 14 people, according to the Israeli military

World | December 21, 2024, Saturday // 10:32 | Viewed: 2117
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