News Lebanon’s PM meets Syria’s de facto leader in Damascus Lebanon’s Mikati and Syria’s al-Sharaa discuss bilateral issues, including smuggling between the two countries and border challenges. Najib Mikati (L) shaking hands with Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus [SANA via AFP] Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said…
Ukraine says it captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Wounded soldiers taken to Kyiv for questioning by Ukrainian investigators in cooperation with South Korean intelligence. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the two prisoners of war were ‘communicating’ with Ukraine’s domestic intelligence agency [File: Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP Photo] Published On 11 Jan…
Monfils becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title At 38, Gael Monfis becomes the oldest winner of an ATP title by beating Zizou Bergs in New Zealand. Gael Monfils of France Defeated Zizou Bergs of Belgium in the men’s singles final [Phil Walter/Getty Images] Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025…
As a growing number of Israeli voices openly condemn the actions of their military in Gaza, the Israeli government is taking extraordinary steps to conceal the identities of soldiers committing war crimes. Contributors: Dahlia Scheindlin – Fellow, Century International Dana Mills – Writer, +972 Magazine Maha Hussaini – Strategy director, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor Mohamad…
Syrian intelligence says it thwarted ISIL attempt to blow up Shia shrine The Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus has previously been targeted by ISIL and other armed groups in Syria. Syrian Shia pray at the Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus, Syria, in 2022 [File: Omar Sanadiki/AP Photo] Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 Syrian…
Opinions Trump 2.0 can open the door for a greener world And Brazil’s Lula can lead the way. Gabriel Leão Gabriel Leão is a journalist based in São Paulo, Brazil. Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holds a signed document as he stands next to Environment Minister…
Bandits in Nigeria ambush and kill 21 government-backed fighters Convoy of pro-government fighters was returning from a funeral when they came under fire from bandits in Katsina State. Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 At least 21 government-backed fighters have been killed in an ambush by bandits in Nigeria’s northwest Katsina State, according to…
Thousands protest in South Korea as Yoon resists second arrest attempt Police mobilise 1,000 officers ahead of a second attempt to arrest the suspended president over his martial law decree. The Corruption Investigation Office said it will ‘prepare thoroughly’ for a second attempt to arrest Yoon and warned that anyone obstructing its officers could be…
Premier League Everton appoint Moyes as manager for second time Everton appoint David Moyes for the second time as US owners conduct two-day managerial overhaul of Premier League club. David Moyes returns to Everton for his second spell after nearly 12 years away [Alex Davidson/Getty Images] Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 David Moyes…
Will Iran build a nuclear bomb while Trump is in power in the US? The West’s last chance to impose UN sanctions as part of the nuclear deal will run out of time by October. In a photo released by the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves to the…