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Trump’s Donbas Peace Plan Uncertain Amid Threat to Key Ukrainian Hub
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine persists despite US President Donald Trump’s inaugural promise to swiftly end the war. Both nations launched airstrikes on Tuesday January 21, with Kyiv reporting strikes on Russian targets in Voronezh and Smolensk, while Russia claimed to have downed 55 Ukrainian drones and captured the village of Vovkove in Donetsk.…
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Russian Advances Near Pokrovsk: Evacuation of Civilians
On January 20, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the capture of two localities in Donbas: Chevtchenko, six kilometers south of Pokrovsk and Novojegorivka, respectively in the Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts. Pokrovsk, a key logistical hub for Ukraine in the region, has been a focal point of recent battles. On January 18, the Ukrainian army…
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Former Nagorno-Karabakh Officials Tried in Baku
Trials have commenced in Azerbaijan against leaders of the former Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, accused of war crimes by Baku, including genocide, terrorism, and violations of international law. Among those charged is Ruben Vardanyan, the former state minister of the self-proclaimed republic. The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh stems from ethnic and territorial disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Predominantly…
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Wagner Mercenary Arrested at US-Mexico Border
Timur Praliev, 31, a self-admitted veteran of Russia’s Wagner par@military group, was arrested on January 4 after illegally crossing the US-Mexico border near Roma, Texas, according to US court records. Praliev, carrying Russian and Kazakh passports, cash, and a drone, was detained by Border Patrol agents. He pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and was sentenced…
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Over 5,600 Killed in Haiti’s Gang Violence in 2024
A report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reveals that 5,601 people were killed in Haiti in 2024 due to gang violence, an increase of over 1,000 from 2023. Additionally, 2,212 were injured, and 1,494 were kidnapped. One of the deadliest incidents occurred in December, with 207 people killed…
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Georgian Dream Alleges Western Interference in Statement
On January 8, the ruling Georgian Dream party released a statement addressing Western sanctions and Georgia’s current political developments. The party accused Western nations of supporting a “party of global war” and a “deep state” allegedly working to destabilize Georgia and push it into war. It linked US and European leaders to this alleged network…
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Zelensky Claims Lukashenko Apologized in Early War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with American blogger and scientist Lex Fridman, disclosed details of a phone conversation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during the initial days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Belarus acts as a staging ground for Russian military operations, including the deployment of missiles and army units, and served…
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Major Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India: Over 126 Dead.
A strong earthquake struck western China and Tibet on Tuesday, causing significant casualties and widespread damage. The US Geological Survey recorded a 7.1 magnitude quake, while the China Earthquake Networks Center recorded the quake at 6.8 magnitude. The epicenter was in Dingri County, Shigatse, a high-altitude region near Mount Everest, with a depth of 10km,…
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Ex-French President Faces Trial Over Gaddafi’s Role in his Election
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy stands trial in Paris from January 6 to April 10, accused of accepting funds from ex-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. The charges include corruption, criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, and illegal campaign financing. Sarkozy allegedly formed a “corruption pact” with Gaddafi in 2005, promising diplomatic…
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Ukrainian Counterattack in Kursk Repelled by Russian Army
On January 5, the Russian Defense Ministry reported repelling a Ukrainian push in the Kursk Oblast. According to the statement, Ukrainian forces launched the assault around 9 am Moscow time near the village of Berdine. Captured in August 2023, the Kursk region represents the only territorial gains by the Ukrainian army on Russian soil. This…