Berlin Reuters — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved the country’s lower house of parliament to pave the way…
Taiwan’s presidential office runs first ‘tabletop’ simulation of Chinese military escalation
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan’s presidential office held a “tabletop” exercise on Thursday simulating military escalations by China, a first-of-its-kind…
South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo
Seoul CNN — South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach Prime Minister and acting president Han Duck-soo on Friday, less than…
Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions
Sydney AP — Organizers said Friday that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions…
Finland boards oil tanker suspected of causing internet, power cable outages
Reuters — Finnish authorities said they boarded and took control of an oil tanker traveling from Russia on Thursday, on…
At least 29 passengers survive fiery plane crash in Kazakhstan as authorities fear dozens others dead
Astana, Kazakhstan CNN — At least 29 people have survived after a plane burst into flames after crashing near the…
Putin ‘inhumane,’ Zelensky says, as Russia pounds Ukrainian power grid on Christmas Day
CNN — Russia launched an “inhumane” attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, with explosions reported across the country,…
Pope calls for ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine in Christmas Day message
CNN — Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message…
At least 12 killed in blast at explosives factory in Turkey
CNN — At least 12 people were killed in a blast at an explosives and ammunition factory in the Karesi…
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion, Russian Foreign Ministry says
Reuters — An engine room explosion sank a Russian cargo ship called Ursa Major in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain…
