Iraqi officials privately signal they want US forces to stay
Calls to remove U.S. troops from Iraq grew following an American drone strike Jan. 4 that killed an Iranian-backed militia member in Baghdad.
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Gunmen burst into Ecuador television studio live on air
Armed men wearing balaclavas burst into studio of public television station in Ecuador's drug violence-torn port city of Guayaquil, taking hostage several journalists and staff members.
Eight Children Among Civilians Killed on Sunday as Myanmar Military Bombs Ethnic Villages
Armed men break into a live TV studio in Ecuador as the country is rocked by a series of attacks
Masked men have broken onto the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a live broadcast.
In first, UN sending envoy to investigate Hamas sexual crimes on October 7
Ukraine Blows Up Russian ‘Solntsepyok’ Heavy Flamethrower with HIMARS, Unleashes Massive Explosion
Recorded footage captures the impressive detonation of the thermobaric ammunition of the multi-million dollar Russian multiple rocket launch system Solntsepyok TOS-1A.
Settlers killed a Palestinian teen. Israeli forces didn’t stop it.
A review of videos from the deadliest settler attack in the West Bank since the war began shows how increasingly violent tactics have gone unpunished.
Saudi Arabia interested in Israel normalisation deal after war
The Saudi ambassador to the UK says any agreement must lead to the creation of a Palestinian state.
BBC apologizes for running Hamas claim IDF executed Gaza civilians
BBC removes story with claim by Hamas that the IDF has been executing Gaza civilians, says not enough effort was made to corroborate Hamas' accusations.
Gabriel Attal, 34, to become France’s youngest prime minister in decades
Ukrainian Hacker Group Takes Down Moscow Internet Provider – ‘Revenge for Kyivstar’
A Ukrainian hacker group likely affiliated with Ukraine’s intelligence destroyed the servers of a Moscow-based internet provider and warned of another bigger attack in the coming days.
Ecuador under state of emergency after drug lord Jose Adolfo Macias escapes maximum security jail.
The notorious Los Choneros gangster Jose Adolfo Macias escaped on Sunday, marking his second prison break in 10 years.
Russia Arrests US Citizen Accused of Drug Trafficking
France to introduce school uniforms in bid to reduce bullying and inequality
"We are not another star in American flag": Israel minister dismisses US criticism over emigration of Gazan civilians
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 3 (ANI): Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, dismissed the US State Department’s condemnation of his statement for urging Palestinians in Gaza to be resettled outside the strip on Tuesday, The Times of Israel reported. “I really admire the United States of America but with all due respect, we are […]
South Korea passes bill to ban eating dog meat
A US Navy sailor handed over military secrets to China for just $15,000, prosecutors say
Officials said Wenheng Zhao, 26, took just under $15,000 in 14 separate payments from China. He pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in October.
US Navy officer jailed for passing military blueprints, plans to China
Naturalised citizen Wenheng Zhao was paid $15,000 in bribes to transmit information on drills and bases.
Israeli strike kills an elite Hezbollah commander in the latest escalation linked to the war in Gaza
Hezbollah identified the slain fighter as Wissam al-Tawil. He is the most senior Hezbollah militant to have been killed since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack into southern Israel.