U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the United States has launched a military operation against Islamic State militants in Syria, in response to an attack near Palmyra earlier this
Read MoreThe U.S. Justice Department on Friday began releasing long-awaited documents from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a move that could carry significant political implications. The records are expected to shed light on
Read MoreIsraeli settlers stormed the eastern Nablus areas on Friday, running over a Palestinian youth on Amman Street, causing fractures in both legs. They also attempted to reach “Joseph’s Tomb” via two vehicles,
Read MoreTaiwanese authorities announced 3 deaths from a smoke bomb and knife attack at Taipei metro stations on December 19, causing panic among passersby in a crowded shopping area. Police reported the attacker
Read MoreBelgium hosted the EU summit in Brussels from December 17 to 19, concluding with a historic agreement for €90 billion in funding for Ukraine for the period 2026-2027. The financing will come
Read MoreNorth Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, attacked Israel, calling it a “US-backed terrorist project,” and refusing recognition as a sovereign state. Pyongyang has historically supported Palestine and condemned Israel’s Gaza plans as
Read MoreThe World Health Organization warned of the rapid spread of the H3N2 influenza “K” sublineage in 34 countries since August 2025, with rising influenza A activity worldwide. Data shows increased disease severity
Read MoreThousands of protesters in Sofia and other Bulgarian cities continue to demand judicial reform and anti-corruption measures, despite the government’s resignation on December 12. Protests escalated after a controversial budget, amid pressure
Read MoreThe World Health Organization warned of at least 1,092 patient deaths in Gaza awaiting evacuation from July 2024 to November 2025, despite the ceasefire since October. The organization evacuated 10,600 patients since
Read MoreFrench lawmakers failed on Friday to reach a consensus on the 2026 budget, raising the likelihood of resorting to emergency legislation to extend spending limits until a full budget can be drafted.
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