Erdoğan Urges “Limited Ceasefire” in Russia-Ukraine War

Erdoğan Urges “Limited Ceasefire” in Russia-Ukraine War

Zelensky welcomed Erdoğan’s idea of a targeted truce, signalling Kyiv’s readiness to cooperate on negotiations.

December 12, 2025
Israel Introduces Nationwide Mobile Phone Ban in Primary Schools

Israel Introduces Nationwide Mobile Phone Ban in Primary Schools

UNESCO reports that by the end of 2024, 40% of education systems worldwide had implemented some form of smartphone restriction in schools.

December 12, 2025
Man Accused of Aiding Manchester Synagogue Attacker Appears in Court

Man Accused of Aiding Manchester Synagogue Attacker Appears in Court

The 31-year-old suspect faces four terrorism charges, including allegations of reconnaissance at a UK defence site and sharing extremist material online.

December 12, 2025
Germany Accuses Russia of Airport Hack and Election Meddling

Germany Accuses Russia of Airport Hack and Election Meddling

The government summoned Moscow’s ambassador and warned of possible new EU-level sanctions.

December 12, 2025
Moscow Takes Legal Action Against Euroclear Over Frozen Assets

Moscow Takes Legal Action Against Euroclear Over Frozen Assets

No details have been provided on whether the lawsuit has been officially filed or how any ruling from a Russian court might be enforced.

December 12, 2025
Kosovo To Accept U.S. Deportees

Kosovo To Accept U.S. Deportees

Kosovo has committed to accepting up to 50 individuals identified by U.S. authorities for deportation, with the first arrivals already in the country.

December 12, 2025
‘I’ll Be Back’: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Machado Vows To Return to Venezuela

‘I’ll Be Back’: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Machado Vows To Return to Venezuela

After months in hiding, the opposition leader resurfaced in Europe following a covert escape from Venezuela, despite warnings she could face arrest if she returns.

December 12, 2025
Spain Set for Third Straight Year Without New Budget

Spain Set for Third Straight Year Without New Budget

Lawmakers on Thursday rejected the bill by 177 votes to 166, with five abstentions.

December 12, 2025
British Navy Tracks Russian Submarine for Three Days in the Channel

British Navy Tracks Russian Submarine for Three Days in the Channel

London reports that submarine activity in UK waters by Russian vessels has increased by roughly one-third over the last two years.

December 12, 2025
Fresh Signs of Life in Cyprus Peace Talks After Leaders Meet

Fresh Signs of Life in Cyprus Peace Talks After Leaders Meet

The UN said both sides committed to “tangible results” for Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, while warning that confidence-building is not a final settlement.

December 12, 2025
Trump ‘Extremely Frustrated’ With Russia and Ukraine

Trump ‘Extremely Frustrated’ With Russia and Ukraine

“He doesn’t want any more talk. He wants action. He wants this war to come to an end,” the president’s spokeswoman said.

December 12, 2025
NATO Leader Urges West to Confront Russia With Joint Peace Proposal

NATO Leader Urges West to Confront Russia With Joint Peace Proposal

“Do I think that when it comes to Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe can get on the same page? Yes, I’m positive,” Rutte said.

December 11, 2025