Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash
President-elect Donald Trump had previously clashed with Speaker Johnson over the passage of a bipartisan spending bill.
Maysaa Sabrine becomes first woman to lead Syria’s central bank
Sabrine is the first female governor of the Syrian central bank in its more than 70-year history.
Syria and the stakes for regional powers
As Syria’s new leadership takes shape, competing media narratives in Iran and Turkiye illuminate the region’s shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip
Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements.
Thousands protest in Serbia as anger mounts over train station accident
Protesters demand the resignation of Serbia’s leader and mayor of Novi Sad city over the deadly accident that killed 15 people.
Moldova’s deputy PM on Russia’s influence and the EU membership push
Dumitru Alaiba discusses Moldova’s divide over EU membership and the challenges of Russian influence in the region.
Germany set for new elections after Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote
After collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition, elections will take place on February 23, seven months ahead of schedule.
Israel to close embassy in Ireland after Dublin backs Gaza genocide case
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called the decision to close the embassy ‘deeply regrettable’
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