News in brief
Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Wednesday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Chareh in Saint Petersburg, marking their second meeting since the 2024 overthrow of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The meeting comes amid Russia’s efforts to maintain its military foothold in Syria and growing......
Turkey’s new ultra-deepwater drillship, Yıldırım, has arrived at Filyos Port, ready to begin exploration and production operations in the Black Sea. The 228-meter vessel, built in South Korea, can drill up to 12,000 meters and accommodate 200 personnel. The ship transited the Bosphorus and......
Bangladesh has signed a defense agreement with China Electronics Technology Group Corporation International (CETC) to build a drone manufacturing and assembly facility in the country, along with technology transfer, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) announced. The signing ceremony took place at BAF headquarters......
South Korea has reported its fastest growth in births in 18 years, fueled by a recent surge in marriages, according to data released by the Statistics Ministry. From January to November 2025, 233,708 babies were born, a 6.2% increase compared to the same period the previous year—the strongest year-on-year......
Two inmates have been sentenced to 30 months in prison for relaying a social media post that offered a “contract” on the head of Karine L., the former director of Marseille’s Baumettes prison. The ruling, issued Wednesday by the 7th Criminal Chamber of Marseille, involved charges of......
A coordinated operation by Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and the Turkish police has led to the arrest of six individuals suspected of working for an Iranian spy network. The operation, spanning five provinces and centered in Istanbul, targeted a cell allegedly involved......
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran is seeking negotiations, even as Washington increases military pressure with the deployment of a major naval force to the Persian Gulf. Speaking to U.S. media, Trump claimed that Iranian officials had made repeated attempts to open dialogue, while......
The European Union has scored a significant diplomatic success in India, marking a contrast with recent tensions in its transatlantic relationship. During a high-level visit to New Delhi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa sealed a major trade......
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that the United States could consider using military force against Venezuela again if the country’s interim government does not meet Washington’s expectations, officials said Wednesday. The warning comes amid heightened tensions following......
A new wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine has left at least 12 people dead, Ukrainian authorities said, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue. In the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine, a drone strike hit a passenger train carrying nearly 200 people, killing at least five civilians.......
A leading South Korean defense manufacturer is preparing to finalize a major arms agreement with Norway, valued at approximately $1.9 billion, according to regional media reports. The deal involves the supply of K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems, developed by Hanwha Aerospace, to the Norwegian......
Election campaigning officially got underway in Japan on Tuesday ahead of the snap general election scheduled for February 8, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks a renewed mandate after dissolving parliament. The vote will determine the composition of the 465-seat lower house and marks the first......
The Middle East will take center stage at the upcoming Munich Security Conference, according to its chairman, Wolfgang Ischinger. Speaking ahead of the annual gathering, he said that discussions on regional stability and the implementation of a peace plan for Gaza would rank among the event’s most......
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