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Putin Secures Belarus Alliance With Nuclear Guarantees, Opposition Outcry
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday deepened Moscow's military ties with its closest ally, Belarus, signing a treaty offering security guarantees that include the potential use of Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression. The pact, signed during Putin's visit to Minsk, underscores escalating tensions between Russia and the West amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday deepened Moscow's military ties with its closest ally, Belarus, signing a treaty offering security guarantees that include the potential use of Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression. The pact, signed during Putin's visit to Minsk, underscores escalating tensions between Russia and the West amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. -
Iran Begins Military Evacuation from Syria as Rebel Forces Advance on Assad Regime
Iran has commenced the evacuation of military personnel and commanders from Syria as advancing rebel forces gain control of key territories, dealing a blow to the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The withdrawal marks a significant shift in the dynamics of the 13-year Syrian conflict, long dominated by Assad's regime and its allies, including Iran and Russia. 
Iran has commenced the evacuation of military personnel and commanders from Syria as advancing rebel forces gain control of key territories, dealing a blow to the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The withdrawal marks a significant shift in the dynamics of the 13-year Syrian conflict, long dominated by Assad's regime and its allies, including Iran and Russia. -
Iran Accuses U.S. and Ukraine of Fueling Syrian Rebel Gains, Plans Military Reinforcements
Iran has sharply criticized the United States and Ukraine for recent advancements by Syrian rebel forces in a surprise offensive against President Bashar al-Assad's government, according to statements from Iranian officials. The accusations were made amid escalating tensions in the long-standing Syrian civil war, with Iran also announcing plans to bolster its military support for Assad's regime. 
Iran has sharply criticized the United States and Ukraine for recent advancements by Syrian rebel forces in a surprise offensive against President Bashar al-Assad's government, according to statements from Iranian officials. The accusations were made amid escalating tensions in the long-standing Syrian civil war, with Iran also announcing plans to bolster its military support for Assad's regime. -
France Faces Turmoil as PM Barnier Falls, Macron Races to Find New Leader
France slid deeper into political uncertainty on Wednesday after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote, marking the first time a French head of government has been forced out in more than six decades. 
France slid deeper into political uncertainty on Wednesday after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote, marking the first time a French head of government has been forced out in more than six decades. -
Romania’s Top Court Annuls Presidential Election Result, Citing Russian Influence Allegations
Romania's top Constitutional Court on Friday took the extraordinary step of annulling the first round of its presidential election, throwing the nation's political scene into disarray and fueling questions about its electoral integrity. The decision followed alarming reports of Russian-backed interference, including the alleged manipulation of social media platforms to boost far-right outsider Calin Georgescu, who won the now-voided first round held on November 24. 
Romania's top Constitutional Court on Friday took the extraordinary step of annulling the first round of its presidential election, throwing the nation's political scene into disarray and fueling questions about its electoral integrity. The decision followed alarming reports of Russian-backed interference, including the alleged manipulation of social media platforms to boost far-right outsider Calin Georgescu, who won the now-voided first round held on November 24. -
UN Committee Cites 'Daily' Disappearances in Colombia; Government Disputes Report of 20,000 Unidentified Bodies at Airport Hangar
Colombian authorities on Thursday forcefully denied a claim by a United Nations committee alleging that 20,000 unidentified bodies were stored at a hangar near Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport. 
Colombian authorities on Thursday forcefully denied a claim by a United Nations committee alleging that 20,000 unidentified bodies were stored at a hangar near Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport. -
Trump Selects Musk Associate David Sacks as White House 'AI and Crypto Czar'
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday appointed David Sacks, a longtime Silicon Valley figure and close associate of tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, to a newly created role overseeing U.S. policy on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies. The announcement marks a dramatic pivot in the incoming administration's approach to emerging technologies, placing a major investor and early PayPal co-founder at the helm of what Trump is calling the "White House Artificial Intelligence and Crypto Czar." 
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday appointed David Sacks, a longtime Silicon Valley figure and close associate of tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, to a newly created role overseeing U.S. policy on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies. The announcement marks a dramatic pivot in the incoming administration's approach to emerging technologies, placing a major investor and early PayPal co-founder at the helm of what Trump is calling the "White House Artificial Intelligence and Crypto Czar." -
Syrian Rebels Advance Toward Homs, Thousands Flee Key Syrian Crossroads as Government Forces Retreat
Thousands of Syrians are fleeing the central city of Homs amid a swift rebel advance that threatens to bring yet another major urban center under antigovernment control, according to local monitoring groups and aid officials. 
Thousands of Syrians are fleeing the central city of Homs amid a swift rebel advance that threatens to bring yet another major urban center under antigovernment control, according to local monitoring groups and aid officials. -
Syrian Rebels Capture Hama in Stunning Advance, Government Forces Withdraw
Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have captured the strategic city of Hama after forcing government troops to withdraw, marking a significant blow to President Bashar al-Assad's regime. This is the second major city to fall to the rebels in a week, following their swift takeover of Aleppo in a surprise offensive that has reignited Syria's long-dormant civil war. 
Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have captured the strategic city of Hama after forcing government troops to withdraw, marking a significant blow to President Bashar al-Assad's regime. This is the second major city to fall to the rebels in a week, following their swift takeover of Aleppo in a surprise offensive that has reignited Syria's long-dormant civil war. -
Amnesty Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza as War Toll Surpasses 44,000
Amnesty International has released a 295-page report accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a charge Israel has fiercely denied. The report, published after extensive field research and interviews, claims Israeli military actions in Gaza have deliberately caused catastrophic harm to civilians, violating international law. 
Amnesty International has released a 295-page report accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a charge Israel has fiercely denied. The report, published after extensive field research and interviews, claims Israeli military actions in Gaza have deliberately caused catastrophic harm to civilians, violating international law.
