New French PM vows to restore power, ban shantytowns in storm-hit Mayotte
French PM Francois Bayrou pledges full power restoration in storm-hit Mayotte by January, bans shantytown rebuilding, and unveils "Mayotte Standing" emergency plan after Cyclone Chido devastation.
Germany to extend border controls to curb illegal migration
Germany extends border controls beyond March 2025, citing rising irregular migration, smuggling, and security threats.
Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election
Elon Musk faces backlash in Germany for endorsing the far-right AfD ahead of February elections, sparking accusations of interference and criticism from top politicians.
Azerbaijan sends first humanitarian aid convoy to Syria
Azerbaijan has dispatched its first humanitarian aid convoy to Syria, carrying approximately 200 tons of essential supplies. The convoy is set to travel through Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey before reaching the city of Idlib, where the aid will be distributed to those in need.
US announces $5.9 billion in military and budget aid to Ukraine
President Biden announces $5.9B in military aid for Ukraine, boosting support before leaving office as questions loom over future aid under President-elect Trump.
Syria’s leader: Elections could take four years
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, says elections may take up to four years as the country embarks on a path to rebuilding. In an interview with Al Arabiya, he outlined plans for constitutional reforms and efforts to ensure stability.
Azerbaijan to send black boxes of Aktau plane crash to Brazil
Azerbaijan sends the black boxes of the Aktau plane crash to Brazil's CENIPA for decoding, ensuring transparency, objectivity, and global standards in the investigation.
Serbia indicts 13 for railway station awning collapse
Prosecutors in Novi Sad indicted 13 people over the deadly collapse of a railway station awning that killed 15, sparking protests and calls for accountability.
71 killed in wedding caravan accident in southern Ethiopia
A wedding caravan crash in Ethiopia’s Sidama region killed 71, including the bridegroom, as their truck plunged into a river on a steep, winding road.