The Kremlin has denied reports that Asma al-Assad, the British-born wife of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, has filed for divorce. Speaking in a news conference, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the claims as unfounded, saying, “No, they do not correspond to reality.” Recent speculation in Turkish media suggested that Asma al-Assad was seeking to…
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Putin Regrets Delaying Ukraine Invasion, Calls for Better Preparation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russia should have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier and been better prepared for the conflict. Speaking during his annual end-of-year press conference on Thursday, Putin reflected on the decision-making that led to the 2022 invasion, which he continues to describe as a “special military operation.” “In…
Trump Suggests Canada Should Be the 51st State, Sparking Mixed Reactions.
US President-elect Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with his remarks about Canada, suggesting the northern neighbor should consider becoming the 51st state of the United States. Speaking on his social media platform on Tuesday, Trump claimed, “Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State,” reiterating a provocative statement he has floated multiple…
Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed in Moscow Bomb Blast.
Moscow – Russian General Igor Kirillov, a senior official in charge of Russia’s nuclear defense forces, was killed on Tuesday in a targeted bomb attack in Moscow. The incident, which occurred in the early hours, has been claimed by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), according to Al Jazeera sources. The attack took place on Ryazansky Prospekt,…
Assad Denies Plans to Leave Syria, Claims Telegram Statement.
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly stated that he never intended to flee Syria, in what is believed to be his first public comment since the fall of Damascus eight days ago. The statement was shared on Monday via a Telegram channel associated with the Syrian presidency. However, questions remain about the channel’s current…
Dr. Michelle Corral Touches Down Entebbe Airport- Heading to West Nile.
By Hilary Ainerugaba – Updated at 1029 EAT on Monday 16th Dec 2024 ENTEBBE, UGANDA – American Televangelist and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle Corral has moments ago touched down Entebbe International Airport 0445 local time aboard Turkish Airlines. Uganda Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accorded her Diplomatic Reception at the VIP Lounge. Dr….
Israel Plans to Expand Settlements in Occupied Golan Heights.
The Israeli government has approved an initiative to encourage the expansion of settlements in the occupied Golan Heights, a move drawing international scrutiny. The decision follows the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, which has shifted the geopolitical dynamics of the region. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the plan by citing the emergence of…
US Man Freed After Months in Syrian Prison as Rebels Overthrow Assad.
A US man, Travis Timmerman, has been found near Damascus after being detained in a Syrian prison for seven months. Timmerman, who entered Syria on foot, described his dramatic release, crediting two hammer-wielding men for breaking open his prison door during a rebel uprising that toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Residents near the Syrian…
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