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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…
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Montenegro Proposes Stricter Gun Laws After Mass Shooting
Montenegro’s government has proposed new gun control measures following a mass shooting on January 1st in Cetinje, a city located 10km west of the capital city of Podgorica. The shooting, which left 12 people dead, including two children, and injured four others, was reportedly triggered by a bar brawl. The suspected gunman, 45-year-old Aco Martinović,…
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Security Staff Blocks Arrest of South Korean President
Early on January 3, South Korean investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon is under investigation by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) for insurrection after declaring martial law on December 3, which triggered a political crisis. The Presidential Security Service (PSS) blocked investigators, citing the presence of military secrets, and…