Category: World News
Who controls Greenland, and why does Trump want to buy it?
Washington Post The Arctic island is not for sale, its own government and that of Denmark continue to emphasize. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/23/greenland-trump-buy-denmark/
Read MoreTrump could face renewed ISIS threat in Syria as Turkey goes after US ally
Fox News Concerns over a resurgence of the Islamic State in Syria remain heightened following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime and an increase in attacks targeting U.S.-aligned Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). President-elect Donald Trump may well face another round against the extremist group as the SDF faces a reality in which it may…
Read MoreFrance tries new government to break political deadlock
Washington Post The foreign, defense and interior ministers from the government that collapsed this month return in Prime Minister François Bayrou’s new government. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/23/bayrou-names-new-french-government/
Read MoreFaulty mortar rounds spark corruption allegations for Ukraine’s defense industry
Washington Post Activists are calling for an investigation into Ukraine’s top defense institutions over accusations that tens of thousands of locally made mortar rounds are failing to fire, or badly misfiring. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/23/ukraine-mortar-defense-industry-corruption/
Read MoreLatvia claims to have displayed the world’s first Christmas tree in 1510 adorned with artificial roses
Fox News Displaying a beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas tree in homes is a beloved holiday tradition, but the origins of how this tradition came to be is one that is still debated today. One country that claims to be the home of the world’s first Christmas tree is Latvia. HOW TO SAY ‘MERRY CHRISTMAS’…
Read MoreIsrael is demolishing northern Gaza and fortifying military positions, imagery shows
Washington Post Visual analysis and interviews show how Palestinians have been forced from their homes in the north as the Israeli military cuts a new corridor through Gaza. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/23/gaza-north-israel-jabalya-palestinians/
Read MoreLive Briefing: Middle Eastern powers begin outreach to Syria’s new leaders
Washington Post Qatar and Jordan are the latest regional countries to send delegations to meet with Syria’s new leaders, including Ahmed al-Sharaa, head of Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/23/israel-syria-war-news-hamas-gaza-palestine-yemen/
Read MoreUnder Pressure, Telegram Turns a Profit for the First Time
New York Times Even as Telegram faces legal scrutiny and grapples with billions in debt, it is set to be profitable for the first time as it tries cryptocurrencies, subscriptions and ads. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/technology/telegram-business-profit.html
Read MoreU.S. military mission in Syria will pose an early dilemma for Trump
Washington Post The upheaval triggered by Bashar al-Assad’s ouster has raised urgent questions about the 2,000 troops who serve as a bulwark against ISIS and Iran. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/12/23/syria-us-troops-trump-hts-turkey/
Read MoreZelensky’s slow shift toward negotiating for Ukraine’s future
Washington Post A new U.S. president and battlefield realities appear to be pushing Zelensky, who had long insisted on fighting for every inch of occupied land, to the table. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/23/ukraine-zelensky-russia-war-negotiations/
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