Israeli democracy 'hijacked by the worst people' following Shin Bet chief’s firing
Israeli democracy 'hijacked by the worst people' following Shin Bet chief’s firing

The sacking of Ronen Bar, head of Israels Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency, has sparked widespread protests across the country, with demonstrators accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus government of undermining Israeli democracy. Netanyahu removed Bar from his position over alleged...

EU feeding Ukraine with ‘empty promises’ – Orban
EU feeding Ukraine with ‘empty promises’ – Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the European Unions ability to realistically support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Speaking on Thursday after a tense EU summit in Brussels, Orban asserted that the EU lacks the financial means to continue its support, reports RT....

Erdogan warns against sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizes regional stability
Erdogan warns against sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizes regional stability

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning against efforts to provoke sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizing that Turkiye welcomes the moderate stance of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has pledged to punish those who break the law, amid increasing violence in the region, reads...

UAE condemns attacks by armed groups on Syrian security forces
UAE condemns attacks by armed groups on Syrian security forces

The UAE has strongly condemned attacks by armed groups on Syrian security forces, reaffirming its commitment to Syrias stability and sovereignty, reads a Khaleej Times post. More than 70 people were killed, and dozens more injured, during clashes between government security forces and militants...

48 killed in Syria conflict between government forces and Assad-supporters
48 killed in Syria conflict between government forces and Assad-supporters

Fierce fighting between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to deposed ruler Bashar Assad killed 48 people on Thursday, a war monitor said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the clashes in the coastal town of Jableh and adjacent villages were the most violent attacks against the...

Tensions boil over as Trump cuts short Zelensky meeting at White House
Tensions boil over as Trump cuts short Zelensky meeting at White House

A high-stakes meeting between Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and US President Donald Trump descended into an unprecedented public altercation on Friday, resulting in the abrupt cancellation of a joint press conference and the Ukrainian delegations premature departure from the White House,...

Lavrov in Qatar speaks out on new US talks, frozen Russian assets
Lavrov in Qatar speaks out on new US talks, frozen Russian assets

Russia is waiting for Europeans to stop lying that Moscow is refusing to engage in talks on Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a news conference as he wrapped up his trip to Qatar. He also said the issue of frozen Russian assets will not disappear from the Ukraine settlement...

Ukraine conflict was ‘provoked’ – Trump adviser Steve Witkoff
Ukraine conflict was ‘provoked’ – Trump adviser Steve Witkoff

The Ukraine conflict was provoked, and it is wrong to place sole blame on Russia, according to Steve Witkoff, a senior adviser to former US President Donald Trump. He argued that Moscow acted in response to a security threat created by the Wests push to bring Ukraine into NATO, reports RT....

Ukraine rejects US demand for $500 billion compensation fund
Ukraine rejects US demand for $500 billion compensation fund

Ukraine has rejected a proposed US plan that would require it to contribute half of its mineral revenues to a $500 billion fund aimed at reimbursing Washington for its aid, Bloomberg reported. Senior Ukrainian officials insist that the actual value of US assistance is closer to $90 billion and...

Experts warn of ethical risks as police accept donations from politicians, tycoons
Experts warn of ethical risks as police accept donations from politicians, tycoons

The Bangladesh police force regularly receives donationsranging from vehicles to infrastructurefrom private companies, wealthy individuals, and politicians, some of whom have criminal backgrounds. While police officials justify these contributions as a necessity due to financial constraints,...

UAE minister urges global action to prevent conflicts, not just resolve them later
UAE minister urges global action to prevent conflicts, not just resolve them later

The UAEs minister of Cabinet Affairs has called on world governments to shift their focus from solving conflicts to preventing them, urging a rethink of education, economic growth, and social values in the face of rapid technological advancements, reads a Khaleej Times report. Speaking at the...

Zelensky says US doesn’t care about EU
Zelensky says US doesn’t care about EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns about the United States prioritization of Europe, urging European nations to enhance their defense capabilities. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, he emphasized the importance of Europe taking a more proactive...

Jordan, Denmark voice support for ending Gaza conflict
Jordan, Denmark voice support for ending Gaza conflict

Jordans Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Tuesday emphasized the alignment of positions between Jordan and Denmark in supporting efforts to reach an agreement that would lead to a halt in the aggression on Gaza. He made the remarks in a joint press conference in Amman following a meeting with the...