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Ukraine downs 2 Russian helicopters in sea drone attack
Two Russian helicopters were downed in a recent strike by the Ukrainian-made Magura V5 naval strike drones, Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) reported on its Telegram channel. HUR earlier said on Dec. 31 that only one helicopter had been destroyed.
20 months’ pay in year-end bonus for staff at Taiwan shipping giant Evergreen
A TAIWANESE company that is known for giving employees big bonuses has done it yet again. Read more at The Business Times.
Brics welcomes Thailand as newest partner nation
Gallant resigns from Knesset, denounces imminent bill to exempt Haredim from IDF
Unverified reports claim poisoning attempt on Syria's ousted leader Assad in Moscow
Reports suggest ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was poisoned in Moscow. His condition has reportedly stabilized after medical intervention
Russia fines party-goers for ‘looking too gay’
UAE mandates genetic testing for Emirati couples before marriage starting January 2025
Dr. Al Marzooqi highlighted the need for genetic testing due to the high prevalence of genetic disorders in the Emirati population, linked to a 39 percent consanguineous marriage rate.
Ukraine’s Intel Disrupts Lukoil: Cyberattack Sparks Payment Failures and Holiday Chaos in Russia
HUR cyber specialists disrupted Russia’s oil giant Lukoil, paralyzing payment systems and digital platforms during the holiday season and causing widespread chaos and losses.
Palestinian Authority freezes Al Jazeera operations in West Bank
The freeze in operations follows Fatah's December 23 announcement that they will ban the media giant after inciting during clashes in Jenin.
FBI says it disrupted alleged plot against major U.S. pro-Israel organization offices
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
A Canadian Ultrarunner Was Arrested in India for Carrying a Garmin inReach
Tina Lewis was enjoying a “trip of a lifetime” before she was detained at an airport in India. Her crime: traveling with a satellite communication device.
Zelenskyy said 30% of the weapons and gear used by Ukraine's military in 2024 was domestically made
Ukraine's military industry has grown rapidly since Russia's invasion. Western weapons manufacturers have also opened facilities in the country.
Türkiye: Anti-Israel demonstration in Istanbul - "As we liberated the Hagia Sophia, we will do the same with Al-Aqsa", Erdogan's son says
Western values died in Gaza, Bilal Erdogan said
Kazakhstan's Snow Leopard Population Reaches Near-Historic Levels
Russia has lost over 38,000 troops in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
The Russian army has lost over 38,000 troops and more than 1,000 pieces of equipment since the beginning of Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Jan. 1.
New Syrian gov't taps Druze woman as governor of southern province
Syria's newly-appointed first female governor of the southern Suwaida province joins other women appointed to high-ranking positions. A turning point for Syria?
EU denies Hungary a billion euros after reform failures
Hungary has lost its right to a billion euros of funding after Budapest failed to tackle corruption, according to the EU authorities in Brussels. This is the first time in history that Brussels has enforced such a move.
New Orleans driver had ISIS flag and weapons in his vehicle
Zelensky on drone attack: Even on New Year's Eve, hurting Ukraine Russia’s only concern
President Volodymyr Zelensky, commenting on the latest drone attack, said Russia, even on New Year's Eve, was only concerned about hurting Ukraine. — Ukrinform.