Turkey says Russia gave it $9 billion in new financing for Akkuyu nuclear plant
Item 1 of 3 Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar speaks during a conference at…
South African rand climbs on precious metal market frenzy
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 24 (Reuters) – The South African rand edged up against the dollar on Wednesday, extending the…
Israel says it will respond to Hamas ‘violation’ of Gaza truce, Hamas denies
Israel says military officer wounded by bomb in RafahPM Netanyahu says Israel will retaliateHamas denies responsibilityIsraeli delegation meets…
Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia strikes Ukraine, Polish armed forces say
Dec 23 (Reuters) – Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early on Tuesday to ensure the safety of…
UK, Canada, Germany and others condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement plan
LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Countries including Britain, Canada, Germany and others on Wednesday condemned the Israeli security…
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls
Democratic senators warn of leadership vacuum from ambassador recallsTrump aims to align foreign service with ‘America First’ prioritiesWASHINGTON,…
Russian air defence downs 25 Moscow-bound Ukrainian drones, mayor says
Dec 24 (Reuters) – Russian air defence units downed 25 Moscow-bound Ukrainian drones throughout the day on Wednesday,…
Blast hits mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witness says
Item 1 of 2 People injured in an explosion during evening prayers at a mosque receive treatment at…
Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal’s second phase, Turkish source says
ANKARA, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday met with Hamas political bureau officials…
How Israel’s hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians
Palestinians assess a damaged site after Israeli settlers attacked their village of Deir Dibwan, in the Israeli-occupied West…
Discovery of a million more potential Epstein documents delays further releases
Dec 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has found more than a million more documents potentially tied…
White House orders military to focus on ‘quarantine’ of Venezuela oil
Item 1 of 2 A general view shows the White House on a cloudy day, in Washington, D.C.,…