Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesTalks with Syria’s new leadership could involve negotiations on the future operation and terms of Russian military bases, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The presence and conditions of Russian bases in Syria are governed by valid interstate agreements, and the overthrow of President...

Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesYemen’s Houthi rebels vowed to defend themselves against US strikes in Sanaa, targeting facilities in the capital for the second day. The US military attacked Houthi-controlled areas, including a command facility and weapon production sites. The Houthis retaliated by launching air raids in Sanaa. The...

Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesTedros Ghebreyesus narrowly escaped death when the airport in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, was struck by IDF. He was there to negotiate the release of UN workers held by Houthi rebels. Israeli jets hit the airport as the UN team was preparing to depart. Security camera...

Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is gearing up for a third term inauguration on January 10 amidst a backdrop of controversy following a disputed election. Surprisingly, Maduro has extended an olive branch to former US President Donald Trump, congratulating him on his re-election and seeking a...

Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesA Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash-landed and exploded at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 out of the 181 people on board. The tragedy occurred after the aircraft was believed to have been struck by birds during its landing, causing landing gear malfunctions....

Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesMuan International Airport in South Korea has been somber since a tragic plane crash that left only two survivors out of 181 passengers and crew. Families and friends of the victims gather at the airport to mourn and receive the remains of their loved ones....

Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesElon Musk’s op-ed in Germany’s Die Welt defending the anti-immigration AfD party led to the resignation of the opinion editor. Musk praised AfD as a hope for Germany’s revival, criticizing traditional parties for economic stagnation and social unrest. His endorsement sparked internal debates at the...

Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesNorovirus, also known as the “winter vomiting bug”, is currently spiking across the United States this winter due to its high contagion. The virus spreads through contaminated surfaces, food, water, and close contact with infected individuals. Norovirus is responsible for 58% of food-borne illnesses in...

Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesUtah Senator Mike Lee criticized the Biden administration’s proposed $1.25 billion weaponry package for Ukraine, labeling it as “money laundering” on Sunday. Lee expressed his opposition to further aid for Ukraine, calling attention to concerns about financial mismanagement. The package includes various munitions for Ukraine’s...

Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesUS Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has alerted Congress that the federal government might reach the debt limit as early as January 14. Without action from Congress or the implementation of “extraordinary measures,” the Treasury will struggle to meet all its financial commitments. Yellen emphasized the...