NATO to 'enhance military presence' in Baltic Sea after suspected sabotage of underwater cable
Separately, Estonia began patrols to protect an undersea cable supplying electricity from Finland following the damage caused on Christmas Day.
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Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine has died, says South Korea.
First of Kim Jong-un’s soldiers to be taken was detained in Kursk region of Russia, according to Ukrainian reports
Azerbaijan Airlines suspends flights to 7 Russian cities amid safety concerns
In light of the ongoing investigation into the recent Embraer 190 aircraft accident and potential flight safety risks, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has announced the suspension of flights from Baku to seven Russian airports, effective from December 28, 2024
'We want peace': New Damascus gov. says Syria wants better relations with Israel
In a meeting with NPR's Hadeel Al-Salachi, Maher Marwan said it was "natural" that Israel had concerns about the new Syrian government.
South Korean interim president impeached just 2 weeks after former leader ousted
Move throws close U.S. ally and once-vibrant democratic success story into uncharted territory.
EU preparing sanctions on Russia's 'shadow fleet' after Baltic Sea cable damaged. Countries in the region have been on alert following a string of incidents involving undersea cables and gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea since 2022. Russia is suspected of sabotage.
Ukraine confirms it destroyed major Russian ammunition depot
The large-scale attack was carried out using long-range drones.
The bird at the center of the worst single-species mortality event in modern history isn’t recovering, scientists say
WHO chief says he was at Yemen airport when it was hit by Israeli air strikes which killed three
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was about to board a flight from Sanaa International Airport when "the airport came under aerial bombardment". The Israeli military said it also struck other targets linked to the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
Ukraine’s military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy battlefield losses
Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in Russia's Kursk region and face logistical difficulties as a result of Ukrainian attacks.
S. Korea's spy agency confirms Ukraine's capture of injured N. Korean soldier
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES paras 1-3) SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea'...
Finnish authorities board tanker suspected of damaging undersea cables — tanker is reportedly linked to Russia’s shadow fleet
This is the second such incident in a span of two months.
China calls for immediate withdrawal of U.S. Typhon Missile System from the Philippines
Russian air defenses downed an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people, 4 sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of Azerbaijan's investigation into the disaster told Reuters. Azerbaijan expects Russia to acknowledge this. Evasive Kremlin's reaction.
Ukrainians capture first North Korean POW, military says - Euromaidan Press
A Ukrainian military source has shared a photo of a Pyonguand soldier captured in Russia's Kursk Oblast by SOF.
Water desalination quietly returns to Gaza, after work by Israel and PA
It Took Nearly Two Years, But Large Numbers Of German-Made Leopard 1 Tanks Are Finally Arriving In Ukraine
Almost as many of the tanks shipped between September and December as shipped between September and the summer of 2023.
Reports: Israeli strikes hit Sanaa airport during Houthi leader’s televised speech
In largest strike so far, Israel hits Sanaa airport, disabling control tower and damaging aircraft, along with Hodeidah’s port and power stations; Netanyahu: 'We are determined to cut off Iran’s terror arm'
Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Cable Is Cut
Moscow's 4 airports closed temporarily for unspecified security reasons
“To ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the operation of Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky and Kaluga airports,” Russia’s aviation authority said.