Category: World
Russian Deputy FM Says Assad ‘Secured’ But Won’t Elaborate On His Extraction From Syria
Russia transported Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted as Syria's president by a lightning rebel offensive, very securely to Russia, the country's deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov,[more...]
Vatican: Former Choir Director, Manager Convicted Of Embezzlement, Abuse Of Office
A pair of former Vatican officials has been found guilty of embezzlement and abuse of office as part of a long-running investigation into financial irregularities[more...]
Pope Francis Appears In Public With Visible Bruises – As Vatican Issues Statement
Pope Francis, 88 this month, started using a wheelchair after suffering a number of health issues. Pope has sparked fresh health concerns after appearing at[more...]
Syrian Government Falls To Rebels, In Stunning End To 50 Year Iron Rule Of The Assads
A rapid advance by Syrian rebel groups on the country's capital has led to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's control of a nation his family[more...]
Israel Sends Troops To Syrian Buffer Zone As Assad Regime Collapses
Israel has deployed troops to a buffer zone in the occupied Golan Heights following the collapse of the decades-long Assad regime in Syria, the army confirmed on Sunday. Soldiers have been sent[more...]
Ship With Norwegian NASAMS Ground Support On Its Way To Poland
Finlandia Seaways ran aground in the Karmsundet Strait outside Haugesund on Thursday evening. The ship was en route to Poland with air defense to protect[more...]
Iran Begins Evacuating Commanders, Personnel From Syria
Iran began evacuating its military commanders and personnel from Syria on Friday, the New York Times reported, citing Iranian and regional sources – a move seen as[more...]
How Syria’s ‘Diversity-Friendly’ Jihadists Plan On Building A State
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s leader has issued statements aimed at allying fears among the population aligned with the Assad regime In the chaos of Syria’s war,[more...]
UK Transport Minister Resigns Over Decade-Old Fraud Conviction
Louise Haigh said her conviction for claiming her mobile phone was stolen was a "genuine mistake", but risked being a distraction for the government. British[more...]
Colombia Replaces Finance Minister Amid Corruption Scandal
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday that finance vice minister Diego Guevara will step into that ministry's top job, after previous minister Ricardo Bonilla[more...]