Iran sent the destroyer Alborz to the Red Sea after the U.S. Navy sank the boats of the Houthis, who tried to seize a container ship, Bloomberg writes
According to the publication, such a step could lead to increased tensions in the region.
At the end of 2023 in Ukraine about 180 port infrastructure facilities were completely or partially destroyed - Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Yuriy Vaskov
He noted that Russia does not approve of the operation of the "grain corridor" to bypass its interests.
Israel's Supreme Court overturned a judicial reform passed over the summer that prohibited courts from testing the validity of government decisions and reviewing them
Eight justices voted in favor of the repeal, seven against.
On January 1, 2024, same-sex marriage became legal in Estonia
From today it is possible to get married in Estonia regardless of gender. Legislation to open marriage to same-sex...
UN at Security Council meeting urged Russia and Ukraine not to strike civilian infrastructure
UN Assistant Secretary General Khaled Khiari urged the warring sides not to attack populated areas, civilian...
German journalists of the ZDF TV channel came under fire at the "Kharkiv Palace" hotel on the evening of 30 December, the channel's official statement has said
As a result of the attack, a Ukrainian translator of ZDF was injured, who was diagnosed with fractures. Six employees of the...
Russian gas exports collapse to 1985 levels
At the end of 2023, the gas monopoly sold about 69 billion cubic meters of gas for export - the lowest volume since...
The world population will have grown by almost 66 million people in 2023
At the end of December, 8.073 billion people lived on earth, as the German Foundation for World Population (DSW)...
Financial Times forecast for 2024:
▪️ The US and EU will continue to provide financial support to Ukraine.
Kim Jong-un said war in Korea could break out at any time
He emphasized that the unification of North and South Korea is impossible.
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Russia’s Forgotten Front: The Legacy of the Transnistrian War
Thirty-three years ago, a ceasefire brought an end to the Transnistrian War—sometimes described by locals as the Russian-Moldovan War. Although the tensions officially ended in 1992, its consequences continue to shape Moldovan politics, society, and security — especially in view of the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Fourth missing U.S. soldier found dead in Lithuania during NATO drills
The body of the fourth missing American soldier was recovered near the Pabradė training area in Lithuania, U.S. Army Europe and Africa confirmed.
Finland prepares to exit landmine ban treaty — cites Russian threat
Finland is moving to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which bans anti-personnel mines. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the decision comes as a direct response to growing aggression from Russia.
China backs deeper alliance with Russia during Moscow visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed Beijing’s strategic alignment with Moscow during a three-day visit focused on expanding cooperation.
Georgia passes foreign agent law and rolls back key rights
The ruling Georgian Dream party has approved a set of controversial laws, including a “foreign agent” act aimed at NGOs and media. Critics say it mimics the U.S. FARA but is weaponized against dissent.