Ukraine kills Russian chemical weapons chief in Moscow
Former president Dmitry Medvedev, now a senior Russian security official, told a meeting shown on state TV that Moscow would avenge what he called an act of terrorism. Read more
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Canada’s finance minister resigns after clash with Trudeau
In a stinging resignation letter, Freeland dismissed Trudeau’s push for increased spending as a political gimmick that could hurt Ottawa’s ability to deal with the 25% import tariffs President-elect Donald Trump says he will impose. Read more
Syrian Christians attend services, schools reopen a week after Assad’s overthrow
As the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) swept to power last week, it sought to reassure Syria’s minority groups that their way of life would not be at risk. Read more
Mother sees hope for her son’s release in Syria
Debra Tice said news that Missouri resident Travis Timmerman had been freed from a Syrian prison by rebels felt “like a rehearsal.” Her children woke her up when images of Timmerman began circulating on social media misidentifying him as Tice. Read more
Israel to close Dublin embassy, citing ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’
Israel’s ambassador to Dublin was recalled following Ireland’s decision on a Palestinian state in May, Saar’s statement added. Last week, Dublin announced its support for South Africa’s legal action against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of genocide. Read more
Israeli forces carry out air, ground attacks in Gaza; dozens dead
An airstrike hit the civil emergency center in the Nuseirat market area in the central Gaza Strip, killing Ahmed Al-Louh, a video journalist for Al Jazeera TV, and five other people, medics and fellow journalists said. Read more
Mayotte cyclone kills several hundred, maybe thousands
Asked about the death toll from Cyclone Chido, the French interior ministry said “it will be difficult to account for all victims” and a figure could not be determined at this stage. Read more
N.Korean troops join Russian assaults in large numbers, Ukraine says
The North Koreans were being used in combined Russian units and only on the Kursk front for now Read more
South Korea’s president impeached after martial law crisis
Lawmakers sought to draw a line under Yoon’s tenure after his declaration threw the country’s democracy into chaos and drew public outrage across the country. Read more
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At site of mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians are estimated to have been killed since 2011, when Assad’s crackdown on protests against him spiraled into a full-scale war that drew in regional powers. Read more
China restates stance on Taiwan after days of military action
In a statement responding to a question on Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s recent visits to Hawaii and the U.S. territory of Guam, and whether or not China had held drills, China’s defense ministry offered neither confirmation nor denial. Read more
Taiwan closes emergency response center as Chinese drills end
President Lai Ching-te returned Friday from a trip to the Pacific, during which he made what are officially transits in Hawaii and the U.S. territory of Guam. Read more
Top Biden aides head to Mideast in diplomatic push on Syria, Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken was set to visit Jordan and Turkey, while U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan planned stops in Israel, Qatar and Egypt in coming days, U.S. officials said. Read more
U.S. successfully conducts missile intercept test from Guam
The successful test underscores the Pentagon’s commitment to bolstering Guam’s defenses against evolving missile threats. Read more
Israel, seeing opportunity, demolishes Syria’s military assets
Israeli officials said they were destroying weapons and military facilities to keep them out of the hands of Islamist extremists. Read more
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria’s interim prime minister
In a brief address on state television, Mohammed al-Bashir, a figure little known across most of Syria who previously ran an administration in a pocket of the northwest controlled by rebels, said he would lead the interim authority until March 1. Read more
Pacific islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
While the U.S. has long held close defense ties with northern Pacific islands near its military base on Guam, Biden had sought to catch up to China’s influence-building in the South Pacific. Read more
Syria’s rebels work to form government after Assad ouster
The United Nations Security Council met behind closed doors late on Monday, and diplomats said they were still in shock at how quickly Assad’s overthrow unfolded over 12 days, after a 13-year civil war. Read more
Haiti gang massacres around 180 people, targeting elderly
“A red line has been crossed,” the office said in a statement, adding it would “mobilize all forces to track down and annihilate” those responsible, including Wharf Jeremie gang leader Monel “Mikano” Felix, whom it accused of planning the attack. Read more
Taiwan raises alert as China deploys 90 ships in likely exercises
A senior Taiwan security official said China had nearly 90 navy and coast guard ships near Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands and the East and South China Seas, of which around two-thirds were naval. Read more
Tonga prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Media reported the resignation in parliament shortly before midday, which came ahead of a motion for a vote of no confidence expected to be put to the assembly. Read more
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