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January 12, 2024
Who Are The Huthi Rebels And What Are Their Links To Iran?

U.S. and British forces have hit Iran-backed Huthi rebel military targets in Yemen, sparking fears of a growing conflict in the Middle East as fighting rages in the Gaza Strip. But who are the Huthi rebels, why did U.S. and U.K. forces strike now, and what are the rebels' links to Iran?
January 12, 2024
U.S. Imposes Sanctions Over Transfer Of North Korean Ballistic Missiles To Russia

The U.S. State Department on January 11 imposed sanctions on three Russian entities and one individual involved in the transfer and testing of North Korea's ballistic missiles for Russia's use against Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
January 11, 2024
U.S. 'Disappointed' By Hungary's Policy On Ukraine, Urges Ratification Of Sweden's NATO Bid

The United States is "disappointed" by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Ukraine policy and looks forward to Budapest fulfilling its promise not to be the last to ratify Sweden's NATO accession, a senior U.S. State Department official said on January 11.
January 10, 2024
Finland Extends Russia Border Closing By 4 Weeks

Finland will extend the closure of its border with Russia by four more weeks until February 11, the Interior Ministry said on January 11, confirming earlier reports that all crossings would remain shut.
January 10, 2024
Russia Summons Moldovan Ambassador, Decries 'Unfriendly Actions'

The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Moldovan ambassador on January 10 to protest "unfriendly acts" on the part of the ex-Soviet state's pro-European government and said it was barring entry to a number of its nationals.
January 10, 2024
UN Security Council Members Say Russia Exploits Its UNSC Position By Acquiring Missiles From North Korea

Seven members of the UN Security Council accused Russia on January 10 of exploiting its position as a permanent member of this body by acquiring North Korean missiles and firing them into Ukraine in violation of UN resolutions passed by the council.
January 10, 2024
U.S., Partners Condemn Arms Transfers Between North Korea And Russia

A joint statement by the United States and its partners on January 9 opposed arms transfers between North Korea and Russia, including Russia's procurement of North Korean ballistic missiles and Moscow's use of the missiles against Ukraine on December 30 and January 2.
January 09, 2024
France Demands Release Of Citizen Accused Of Espionage In Azerbaijan

France accused Azerbaijan on January 9 of holding a French national arbitrarily and demanded his immediate release after Baku's ambassador to France said the man had been arrested on December 4 on suspicion of espionage.
January 07, 2024
EU's Michel Downplays Criticism Of His Plan To Resign Early, Says Options Remain To 'Avoid' Orban

European Council President Charles Michel on January 7 downplayed criticism of his plan to resign early to run for a seat in the European Parliament in June, saying there was plenty of time to choose his successor and the EU had options to "avoid Viktor Orban."
January 07, 2024
Bulgarians Celebrate Feast Of Epiphany With Traditional Icy Ritual

Every year on January 6, hundreds of Bulgarian men mark the Epiphany feast by dancing to folk tunes in the icy water of the Tundzha River, in the town of Kalofer. Part of the ritual includes a scramble for a wooden cross thrown into the water by an Orthodox priest.
January 06, 2024
Ukraine Shows Evidence Russia Used North Korean Missile In Kharkiv Attack

The Kharkiv regional prosecutor's office provided evidence on January 6 that Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles supplied by North Korea, showcasing the fragments.
January 06, 2024
Iranian Commander Challenges 'Enemy' Naval Presence In Region

The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps vowed on January 6 to reach "the enemy" far and near as tensions soar on key shipping routes where Tehran’s allies have been attacking vessels.
January 06, 2024
Moldovan Separatist Leader Denounces New Trade Duties

The leader of Moldova's separatist Transdniester enclave denounced Chisinau's introduction of import and export duties for his pro-Russian region, saying central authorities were violating fundamental rights and crushing business.
January 05, 2024
Ukraine Joins U.S. In Saying Russia Is Using North Korean Missiles

Russia has hit Ukraine with missiles supplied by North Korea for the first time during its full-scale invasion, a senior Kyiv official said on January 5, a day after the United States said Moscow had used missiles obtained from Pyongyang in Russia's conflict with its western neighbor.
January 05, 2024
Azerbaijani Minister And State Oil Company Veteran To Lead COP29 Climate Talks

Azerbaijan has appointed its ecology and natural resources minister to serve as president of the United Nations COP29 climate talks to be held in Baku in November.
January 05, 2024
Nepal Halts Work Permits For Russia, Ukraine After Soldiers Killed

Nepal has stopped issuing permits to its citizens to work in Russia and Ukraine until further notice, an official said on January 5, after at least 10 Nepali soldiers were killed while serving in the Russian Army.
January 05, 2024
Pakistan's Senate Approves Delaying Elections, But Decision Not Binding

Pakistan's Senate approved a resolution on January 5 to further delay national elections, which had been scheduled to take place on February 8, the chairman of the Senate said.
January 04, 2024
Russian Hackers Were Inside Ukraine Telecoms Giant For Months, Says Cyberespionage Chief

Russian hackers were inside Ukrainian telecoms giant Kyivstar's system from at least May last year in a cyberattack that should serve as a "big warning" to the West, Ukraine's cyberespionage chief told Reuters.
January 03, 2024
Deadly Blasts In Iran Strike Memorial For Slain General Soleimani

More than 100 people were reported dead and scores were wounded when two explosions went off in Kerman, Iran, during commemorations of the death of military commander Qasem Soleimani. The double blast on January 3 struck crowds who had gathered near Soleimani's grave site.
January 03, 2024
Polish Farmers Resume Blockade Of Ukraine Border Crossing

Polish farmers resumed their blockade of the Medyka border crossing with Ukraine on January 4, as Prime Minister Donald Tusk attempted to defuse the dispute.

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