Russian elite 'disappointed' about Putin's handling of war in Ukraine, Meduza reports
Citing ten Russian officials, Meduza said the state of the country's economy was a particular "point of tension."
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Syria reportedly blocks evacuation of Russian military equipment from naval base
The Sparta II, a Russian cargo ship under U.S. sanctions, has been drifting near Tartus since Jan. 5 after leaving Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Oblast on Dec. 11, according to the Moscow Times.
UK Homeland Security officials monitor Elon Musk’s posts
A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.
NATO takes control from US of air defenses in Poland crucial to supporting Ukraine days before Trump takes office
'Enough is enough': Swastikas sprayed on walls of Sydney synagogue
Brazil says Meta getting rid of factcheckers is ‘bad for democracy’
Brazilian officials also ask tech giant to clarify whether it intends to implement changes in country within 30 days
Norway allocates over $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2025, Umerov says
The defense minister met with his Norwegian counterpart on the sidelines of the Ramstein summit on Jan. 9. According to Umerov, the 2025 assistance to Ukraine will mark the largest military aid package in Norway's history.
World’s richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days | Greenhouse gas emissions
Emissions caused by wealthiest 1% so far this year would take someone from poorest 50% three years to create
US orange juice and steel will be on Canada's list for retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs
A senior official says Canada is looking at putting retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, sinks, toilets and some steel products if U.S.
1.2-million-year-old ice pulled up from under Antarctica
This ancient ice core could help explain why humans were not wiped out in the Pleistocene.
‘How long can you stare at your wife?’: L&T chairman says he wants employees to work on Sunday too
Iceland Moves Closer to EU Membership as Support for Joining Grows
EU ready to take lead on Ukraine if US no longer willing, says Kallas
Kaja Kallas said she hoped the United States would continue backing Kyiv.
US trade deficit with Vietnam soars beyond $110 billion, as weak dong boosts exports
Venezuela opposition leader Machado 'violently intercepted' leaving march
Poland confirms it will not arrest Netanyahu on ICC warrant if he attends Auschwitz anniversary
Japan urges U.S. military to make changes to stop rapes in Okinawa
Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday urged the U.S. military to implement changes to prevent further sexual assaults such as a recent incident involving a U.S. Marine in Okinawa. The latest case, in which the serviceman in his 30s is accused of rape resulting in injury to a…
Pakistani Taliban abducts 14 Pakistani Nuclear Scientists, releases video of them seeking for help
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated in recent weeks, especially since Pakistan conducted a wave of airstrikes on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terror group inside Afghanistan.
UNRWA ‘knowingly’ let Hamas infiltrate, per UN Watch report
Two schools in Brussels refuse to take part in Holocaust remembrance ceremony because of the war in Gaza - EJP
“Ignoring history of 6 million murdered Jews and linking Holocaust to Gaza is exactly why the schools must take part in such ceremony, says European Jewish Association Chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin in a reaction to the schools decision. Two schools in Anderlecht, one of the 19 communes of Brussels, have refused to take part