Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law. World 31 Mar, 2025
Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners after receiving 3 more hostages Israel and Hamas completed their sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners on Saturday after their ceasefire survived its latest crisis. World 16 Feb, 2025
How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria's government Opposition forces swept across the country and entered Damascus with little or no resistance as the Syrian army melted away. World 09 Dec, 2024
Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. World 05 Dec, 2024
The US lifts a ban on sending weapons to a controversial Ukrainian military unit Moscow has repeatedly portrayed the Azov as a Nazi group and accused it of atrocities, but has publicly given little evidence of the allegations. World 11 Jun, 2024
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. Israel denounced the decisions and recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. Home 23 May, 2024
Key events of Vladimir Putin's 24 years in power in Russia Significant dates in Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia: World 07 May, 2024
Key events in Vladimir Putin's more than two decades in power in Russia Significant dates in Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia: World 08 Dec, 2023
Israel and Hamas agree on truce to free hostages in swap, raising hopes of halting war in Gaza Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day cease-fire in the war in Gaza World 22 Nov, 2023
A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there “Spillover into Syria is not just a risk; it has already begun,” the UN envoy for Syria said. World 31 Oct, 2023
China and Russia plan to work together for a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians Beijing describes Hamas as a “resistance movement," not as a terrorist group as Israel and other countries do. World 20 Oct, 2023
'Physically he is recovering, mentally it is tough' “He had a shocking experience. Physically he is recovering, however, mentally it will be very difficult for him,” said Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Goder after meeting Dhan Bahadur Chaudhary. Kathmandu 20 Oct, 2023
