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Information Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s newly appointed interim president, pledged to establish an inclusive transitional government and hold a national dialogue conference to shape the country’s future. In his first televised address since the fall of Bashar Assad in December 2024, he emphasized the importance of civil peace, territorial unity, and free and fair elections. He […]

Information Swedish police have arrested five individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of Salwan Momika, an Iraqi Christian known for publicly desecrating the Quran. Momika, 38, had been streaming live on TikTok when he was shot indoors and later died from his injuries. He was due to appear in Stockholm District Court the same

Information Russian diplomats have made their first visit to Syria since the fall of former dictator Bashar Assad in December 2024. The delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Syria envoy Alexander Lavrentyev, is set to meet with Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, who heads the Hayat Tahrir ash-Sham (HTS) Islamist group. This

Information Denmark has announced a significant investment of 14.6 billion kroner ($2.05 billion / €1.95 billion) to bolster its military presence in the Arctic. This move comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly following US President Donald Trump’s controversial statements about acquiring Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The investment aims to enhance surveillance capabilities in the

Information Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya dismissed the recent presidential election in Belarus as fraudulent, following the declaration of Alexander Lukashenko as the winner. Western observers echoed her sentiments, stating that the vote was neither free nor fair, with independent media banned and opposition figures either imprisoned or exiled. Tsikhanouskaya, who many in the West

Deadline for Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon expires Tensions have erupted in southern Lebanon after a deadline expired for Israeli troops to withdraw. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has lifted a hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. India’s Republic Day parade showcases military might India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with a colourful parade, fighter jet

Information Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko for crimes against humanity. This action comes just two days before an election in which Lukashenko is expected to extend his 31-year rule. RSF has documented systematic persecution of independent voices, particularly journalists, with 397

Information New US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, demanding an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump threatened to impose high levels of tariffs and sanctions on Russia if a deal is not reached soon. He emphasized that the war, which he believes would not have started

Information Australian police are investigating whether foreign actors have paid local criminals to commit antisemitic offences after a series of attacks on Jewish community sites. These crimes include torching a child care centre, burning cars in Jewish neighbourhoods, and vandalizing synagogues in Sydney, while a synagogue in Melbourne was firebombed in December, injuring one person.