EU pledges $722M for Syria’s reconstruction, humanitarian aid, and political partnership following Assad’s fall and recent Aleppo clashes.

EU countries approve Mercosur free trade pact, ending 25-year negotiations despite farmer protests and environmental concerns.

The U.S. seizes the Olina tanker in the Caribbean to enforce sanctions on Venezuelan oil, marking the fifth vessel intercepted in recent weeks.

Germany plans a Sudan aid conference this spring to raise relief funds for civilians amid the ongoing civil war.

Russia fires hypersonic missile near EU border, hitting western Ukraine, killing four and disrupting Kyiv power amid ongoing peace talks.

Spanish police arrest 34 Black Axe suspects for fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime across multiple provinces, disrupting international criminal networks.

Storm Goretti hits France and Britain, causing power outages, school closures, and train suspensions amid strong winds and heavy snowfall.

French opposition files no-confidence motions against Macron’s government over Mercosur trade deal amid farmer protests and EU approval.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol may face death or life imprisonment over the 2024 martial law attempt; final court session held Friday.

Trump cancels planned second wave of attacks on Venezuela after cooperation and political prisoner releases, focusing on oil sector rebuilding.

Russia says the U.S. released two crew members from the seized Marinera tanker and is working to ensure their safe return home.

Pope Leo criticizes force-based diplomacy in a Vatican speech, calling for dialogue and respect for human rights amid rising global tensions.

European Parliament President praises Iranian protesters’ courage and urges respect for dignity, freedom, and human rights amid ongoing unrest.

Austria condemns Iran’s crackdown on protests, urging respect for human rights and adherence to UN obligations amid economic unrest.

South Korean report finds 2024 Jeju Air crash fatalities may have been worsened by a concrete mound at Muan Airport runway.

U.S. Senate moves to block Trump from further Venezuela operations without congressional approval, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke.

California, New York, and three other states challenge Trump administration for freezing $10B in federal childcare and family aid over alleged fraud.

President Trump says he doesn’t need international law to act globally, citing personal morality, after the US abducted Venezuelan President Maduro.

President Trump ruled out meeting exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, saying it’s premature as protests and political instability grip Iran.

U.S. federal agents shot two in Portland during a targeted stop, one day after ICE killed a woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests and calls for accountability.

A 37-year-old mother was fatally shot by a U.S. immigration officer in Minneapolis during a raid, sparking protests and debate over use of force and accountability.

Venezuelan Interior Minister confirmed that President Maduro sustained a leg injury while his wife was wounded in the head during the U.S.-led attack on Saturday

Cuba faces worsening fuel shortages and power cuts as the U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil, threatening the island’s critical energy supply.

Greenland’s opposition urges direct talks with the U.S., bypassing Denmark, amid Trump’s renewed efforts to control the Arctic island.

Trump backs bill proposing 500% tariffs on countries, including India, buying Russian oil to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war.

Ukrainian officials work to restore electricity in the southeast after Russian attacks left over 1 million residents without power.

Pope Leo urges Catholic cardinals to strengthen unity, embrace inclusivity, and continue reforms to attract believers worldwide.

Families of victims file legal complaints over Swiss ski resort bar fire, seeking accountability for deaths and injuries on New Year’s Eve.

French farmers block Paris streets to protest Mercosur deal, cattle culling, and rising costs, pressuring Macron ahead of EU vote.

China limits dual-use exports to Japan for military firms only, easing rare-earth supply fears amid rising tensions over Taiwan.