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...

Taliban defense ministry vows retaliation against Pakistan’s airstrike
Taliban defense ministry vows retaliation against Pakistan’s airstrike

The Talibans Ministry of Defense has vowed to respond to a Pakistani airstrike on Barmal, Paktika, calling the attack an infringement on their sovereignty and emphasizing their right to defend their territory. The Ministry claimed the bombing targeted Waziristani refugees, resulting in civilian...

Inflation, elections, and war defined 2024
Inflation, elections, and war defined 2024

Inflation eased in most global economies in 2024, but voters remained unconvinced. Years of soaring prices for essentials, from eggs to energy, fueled widespread frustration, leading to the downfall of incumbent parties across the world. The lingering pain of inflation made governments an easy...

Israel strikes Damascus; Turkiye-backed forces seize Manbij
Israel strikes Damascus; Turkiye-backed forces seize Manbij

Israeli forces launched large-scale attacks across Syria, targeting three major airports and key military infrastructure, including locations in the capital, Damascus. The strikes mark an escalation in regional hostilities amid ongoing conflicts in the country. In a significant political...

US secretary of state sees hope for Syrian transition after 14 years of war
US secretary of state sees hope for Syrian transition after 14 years of war

In a significant statement on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken expressed optimism about the future of Syria, saying that after 14 years of conflict, the Syrian people finally have reason for hope. Blinken criticized the Assad regime for its prolonged refusal to engage in a credible...

Hamas official confirms ceasefire talks in Gaza resume after long hiatus
Hamas official confirms ceasefire talks in Gaza resume after long hiatus

Efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza have been reactivated, according to a Hamas official, following a weeks-long stall in discussions mediated by international parties. Basem Naim, a member of Hamass political bureau, told the Associated Press in Turkiye that talks aimed at ending the 14-month...

Israel strikes Gaza, targets southern Lebanon amid escalating tensions
Israel strikes Gaza, targets southern Lebanon amid escalating tensions

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has raised concerns about worsening conditions in Gaza as bitterly cold weather compounds the struggles of forcibly displaced families. Many are sheltering in makeshift accommodations without access to warm clothing or blankets, leaving them struggling to...

Israeli strikes claim nearly 100 lives in Gaza amid worsening hunger crisis
Israeli strikes claim nearly 100 lives in Gaza amid worsening hunger crisis

Nearly 100 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza within the past 24 hours, with 75 casualties reported from airstrikes targeting two homes in the northern town of Beit Lahiya. The Government Media Office in Gaza has described the hunger and suffering among Palestinians in...

Israel kills 42 in Gaza amid accusations of truce violations in Lebanon
Israel kills 42 in Gaza amid accusations of truce violations in Lebanon

The Lebanese military has accused Israeli forces of breaching a ceasefire agreement that has established a fragile truce with Hezbollah, now entering its third day. Medical sources in Gaza have reported that intensified Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 42 people, as...

Russian jets intercept US bombers near Kaliningrad
Russian jets intercept US bombers near Kaliningrad

On Monday, two U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers were intercepted by Russian SU-27 fighter jets near Kaliningrad, Russias Baltic Sea exclave, according to a U.S. official. The bombers were conducting training exercises in the Baltic Sea region alongside their NATO ally, Finland, which shares an...