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Confidence Motion Against French Government Fails
A motion of confidence against French Prime Minister François Bayrou's government was rejected in the National Assembly after securing only 131 votes, far short of the 288 needed for approval.
The motion, initiated by the Unyielding…
Spain Reopens Embassy in Damascus After 13 Years
Spain reopened its embassy in Damascus after 12 years following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria on December 8, with the new administration taking office. The Spanish flag was raised on the embassy building.
"It is an honor for…
New Coalition Government Formed in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's National Assembly has approved a new coalition government, ending a prolonged political crisis. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's cabinet was supported by 125 of 239 deputies in a vote this morning, with 114 opposing. The…
Lavrov Accuses US of Targeting TurkStream Pipeline
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the United States of encouraging Ukraine to target the TurkStream Natural Gas Pipeline, a crucial energy route to Türkiye and Europe. Speaking at a press conference on Russia's 2024 foreign…
Impeachment Hearing for South Korean President Yoon Lasts 4 Minutes
The Constitutional Court of South Korea held the first hearing of the impeachment trial against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. During the brief four-minute session, Yoon's request to remove Judge Chung Kye-sun from the case was…
NATO Chief: Türkiye is a Valuable Ally
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended Türkiye as a "very valuable member of NATO" in response to criticism by far-right French politician Jordan Bardella during a European Parliament session. Bardella accused Turkey of leveraging NATO…
Milanovic Secures Landslide Presidential Victory in Croatia
Zoran Milanovic, supported by the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has been re-elected as Croatia's president, winning 74.5% of the vote in the second round. His rival, Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling Croatian Democratic Union…
Lebanon Elects Joseph Aoun as President
After two years of political deadlock, Lebanon's parliament has elected Chief of Staff Joseph Aoun as the new president. In the first voting round, Aoun secured 71 votes, falling short of the required 86. However, in the second round, he…
Blinken: Ceasefire in Gaza Near
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that a ceasefire and hostage agreement in the Gaza Strip is "very close," though it may not be finalized before the Biden administration ends on January 20.
Speaking at a joint…
Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani Meets with Pezeshkian in Tehran
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Sudani, during his official visit to Tehran, underscored the importance of Syria's stability for peace in the region. Speaking alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sudani…