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Germany permanently deploys troops in Lithuania to protect border, marking first German military base abroad since the Second World War
Germany signs ‘historic’ agreement to permanently deploy 4,800 German troops in Lithuania following Russian aggression against Ukraine. It will be the first German military base abroad since the end of the Second World War. A Bloomberg report, based on leaked documents, reveals there was a safety incident at a
Iran warns Israel will pay after top IRGC commander killed in Syria
Iranian state-owned media confirmed the death of IRGC commander Seyed Razi Mousavi, identified as "a senior advisor" in Syria.
Russia Seeks African Mercenaries to Bolster its Forces in Ukraine
Recruitment drive in Burkina Faso raises concerns about regional destabilization and the human cost of the conflict
Mexico’s president is willing to help with border migrant crush but wants US to open talks with Cuba
Mexico's president says he is willing to help with a crush of migrants that led to the closure of border crossings with the United States.
US extends its claims on the ocean floor by an area twice the size of California, securing rights to potentially resource-rich seabeds
The US extended its claims on the ocean floor by an area twice the size of California, securing rights to potentially resource-rich seabeds at a time when Washington is ramping up efforts to safeguard supplies of minerals key to future technologies.
Ukraine denies Shoigu's claim that Russian forces have captured the city of Marinka
Oleksandr Shtupun, spokesman for the Joint Press Centre of the Tavriia Defence Forces, has refuted the Russian propaganda claim that Russian forces have captured the city of Marinka in Donetsk Oblast.
China is in damage-control mode after its crackdown on video games sparked an $80 billion market meltdown
China's announcement of new draft rules targeting online gaming sparked a $80 billion markets selloff, hitting companies like Tencent, NetEase and Bilibili.
Al Jazeera publishes, then deletes, statement attributed to Sinwar - I24NEWS
The Hamas leader's alleged first statement since the Oct 7 atrocity, which he enjineered, contains typical false claims
Pope deplores 'desperate humanitarian situation' in Gaza, calls for immediate ceasefire
Iran denies U.S. claim it attacked Japan-owned tanker in Indian Ocean
Iran denies that it attacked a Japanese-owned commercial tanker in the Indian Ocean over the weekend, with a Foreign Ministry spokesperson calling the U.S. government accusation "baseless."
Top Iranian commander killed in alleged Israeli airstrike on Syria
Iranian state-owned media confirmed the death of IRGC commander Seyed Razi Mousavi, identified as "a senior advisor" in Syria.
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has been found after going missing for nearly 3 weeks.
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been located in a prison colony in northern Russia after going missing for nearly three weeks, his spokeswoman said Monday.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad reject giving up power in return for permanent ceasefire, Egyptian sources say
Greek government says it stands by same-sex marriage pledge even after opposition from the Church
Greece’s center-right government says it will fulfill a commitment to legalize same-sex marriage, sidestepping political dissent and staunch opposition from the country’s influential Orthodox Church.
Air Force downs Su-30 fighter – General Staff
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed that Ukraine’s Air Force shot down a Russian Su-30 fighter on the evening of 24 December.
Ex-Director of Kremlin’s RT Channel Poisoned, Ukrainian Intel Says
Sources in military intelligence confirmed the poisoning of Anton Krasovsky, a presenter and director of RT who called for the genocide of Ukrainians.
Ukraine, Crosetto: "Until I hear Putin say he wants to cease fire I won't believe it"
Russia’s Su-34 Fighter-Bombers Are Falling In Startling Numbers
Two days after shooting down, in a deadly ambush, three of the Russian air force’s best fighter-bombers, the Ukrainian air force claimed it shot down a fourth plane.
Hezbollah withdraws Radwan force from Israeli border in fear of attack
The IDF received intelligence suggesting that Hezbollah forces were partially moved due to the high number of casualties suffered by the Lebanese terror organization.