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Iran Urges Resistance Against Syrian Rebels
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has urged Syrians to oppose the newly formed rebel-led government following the departure of President Bashar al-Assad. Speaking on December 22, Khamenei described the uprising as orchestrated by Western powers, calling on Syrian youth to resist those responsible for the instability. Assad fled Syria on December 8 after Hayat…
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Residential Buildings in Kazan
Ukrainian drones struck residential buildings in Kazan, a city in central Russia located about 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, early Saturday morning, according to local authorities. The attack caused damage to buildings and triggered evacuations, though no casualties have been reported. The Russian Ministry of Defense accused Ukraine of targeting civilian infrastructure in the…
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RSF Attacks in Sudan: Civilians and Healthcare Targeted
Zamzam Camp, located near Al-Fashir in western Sudan, has been under regular attacks since early December 2024. Sudan’s largest refugee settlement has been targeted by artillery fire attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group involved in an ongoing conflict with the army. The assaults have resulted in at least 80 deaths and…
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Abkhazian MP Opens Fire in Parliament, One Dead, Another Injured
On December 19, an Abkhazian MP opened fire during a parliamentary session, injuring two colleagues, one of whom later died, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). The incident occurred during a heated debate on cryptocurrency mining regulation. The altercation involved MPs Adgur Kharaziya, Kan Kvarchia, and Vakhtang Golandzia. Kharaziya, a proponent of stricter…
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Cyclone Chido Impacts 90,000 Children in Mozambique
On December 17, UNICEF reported that Cyclone Chido caused extensive damage in Mozambique’s northern coastal province of Cabo Delgado, affecting over 90,000 children and destroying 35,000 homes. The storm made landfall on Sunday near Pemba, the regional capital, damaging 186 classrooms, 20 health facilities, as well as critical infrastructure, including electricity and communication systems. Cabo…
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Mikhaïl Kavelachvili: Former Footballer Becomes Georgia’s New President
Mikhaïl Kavelachvili, 53, a former international footballer, became Georgia’s new president following an indirect election on December 14, conducted by a 300-member electoral college dominated by the ruling Georgian Dream party. Kavelachvili, who played for Manchester City and several Swiss clubs, transitioned into politics after retiring from football. A member of parliament since 2016, he…
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EU: Sanctions Against Chinese Entities Over Support for Russia in Donbas
The European Union (EU) has announced expanded sanctions against seven Chinese entities and individuals accused of supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine. The measures, officially adopted by EU foreign ministers on Monday, include travel bans within the EU, asset freezes, and a prohibition on EU companies financing these entities. Among those sanctioned is businesswoman…
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Afghan Minister Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing
Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani, Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, was killed in a suicide bombing at the Ministry of Refugees in Kabul on Wednesday. This marks the first attack targeting a minister since the Taliban regained power in 2021. The incident occurred within the ministry compound, which was reportedly hosting training workshops in recent days.…
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UK and EU Respond to Georgia’s Protests
The United Kingdom has suspended program support and restricted defense cooperation with the Georgian government, citing concerns over a departure from European democratic norms. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the decision on December 9, adding that engagement with Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream government will also be limited. The move comes amid escalating protests in…
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Putin and Lukashenko Sign New Security Pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko convened in Minsk to celebrate 25 years of the Union State – a political and economic alliance between Russia and Belarus. Key outcomes included the Interstate Treaty on Security Guarantees, a new a pact aimed at mutual defense. The Interstate Treaty includes: Mutual obligations for defense…