The interim president of Syria arrived on an unprecedented visit to the Russian capital on Wednesday, where he is expected to demand that the Kremlin extradites toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad — who received asylum in Russia following his ouster — to face trial back in his country.
Category: 4. World
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Syria's Al-Sharaa seeks extradition of Kremlin ally al-Assad in first Moscow trip
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Torrential rains devastate Mexico, leaving 64 dead and dozens missing
More than 300 communities across central and eastern Mexico remained isolated on Tuesday after deadly landslides and flooding swept through the region, leaving at least 64 people dead.
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A look at the hostages left in Gaza, by the numbers
Israelis on Monday celebrated the return of the last 20 living hostages who were held in Gaza under the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Over the next two days, Hamas said it also released bodies…
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Hegseth tells NATO Ukraine ‘firepower’ is coming amid Tomahawk missiles speculation
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised Wednesday that “firepower” was coming for Ukraine amid speculation that Washington could hand Kyiv long-range Tomahawk missiles to pressure Russia to end the war.
Speaking ahead of a NATO defense ministers’…
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Australia’s highest court rejects Candace Owens’ visa challenge
MELBOURNE, Australia — MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s highest court on Wednesday rejected U.S. conservative commentator Candace Owens ’ bid to overturn an Australian government decision barring her from visiting the country.
Three…
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South Korea bans travel to Cambodia over scam centers – DW – 10/15/2025
South Korea on Wednesday issued a “code-black” travel ban to parts of Cambodia in the wake of the death of a college student there in August.
The South Korean Foreign Ministry said the ban includes the Bokor Mountain area in Kampot Province,…
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Netanyahu says Israel giving “peace a chance,” but no Palestinian state without “destroying fanaticism”
Tel Aviv — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil late Tuesday at the Rabin Medical Center, just outside Tel Aviv, where the Israeli leader and his wife Sara visited newly-returned hostages and…
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Belgian police clash with protesters as austerity anger grips Brussels
Belgian police used tear gas and water cannon on Tuesday to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who filled the streets of Brussels to denounce Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.
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Trump threatens to cut finanical support for Argentina if Javier Milei loses election
Trump insisted that a recent $20 billion (€17 billion) assistance package to Argentina, which administration officials strenuously deny is a bailout, was about helping “our neighbours.”
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Madagascar travel advisory: ‘Reconsider travel’ due to crime and unrest
If you’re planning on traveling to the island nation of Madagascar anytime soon, you might want to reconsider those travel plans.
The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory to Madagascar, advising travelers to think twice before…
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