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December 23, 2024

NATO leaders predict era of 2% defense spending 'probably history' as Trump reportedly floats higher target

European leaders are making clear ahead of the Trump presidency that they plan to spend more on defense as Russia remains a top threat and as security concerns in the Middle East and North Africa escalate.

December 19, 2024

Putin ‘promises’ to ask Assad for help in finding Austin Tice following letter from mother

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to ask former Syrian President Assad for help in obtaining information on American journalist Austin Tice after he was taken prisoner 12 years ago.

December 19, 2024

Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to make a compromise regarding ending the war in Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

December 18, 2024

US slaps sanctions on companies tied to Nord Stream 2 in bid to squeeze Russia

The State Department re-imposed financial penalties against Russian entities involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2, including its project operator and a Russian insurance provider.

December 18, 2024

Russia detains suspect accused of killing high-ranking general in Moscow

A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the Tuesday killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and his assistant in Moscow, according to Russian officials.

December 18, 2024

Russia's Syria exit could help Ukraine-Israel relationship as analyst warns it 'offers little' to Jerusalem

With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive weapons and technology.

December 17, 2024

Ukrainian official takes credit after Russian general Igor Kirillov killed by explosive device in Moscow

An official with the Ukrainian Security Services says the agency was behind the bombing assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia’s chemical, biological and radiation defense forces, and his assistant in Moscow on Tuesday.

December 16, 2024

Assad paints himself as 'custodian' to Syria as picture unfolds on collapse of Damascus

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad broke his silence since fleeing the nation following the Islamist rebel takeover and looked to portray himself only ever as a "custodian" of Syria.

December 15, 2024

Russian paramilitary soldiers killed in friendly fire attack by North Koreans after enlisting DPRK help

North Korean troops recently killed Russian soldiers in a friendly fire attack, according to Ukrainian intelligence.

December 15, 2024

Major international figures who died in 2024

Numerous key international figures died in 2024, ranging from Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas.