Syrian president makes surprise visit to Russia - after report Putin could play peacemaker role

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Shattered? IDF Launches Big Attack on Hezbollah Sites, Weapons

In a significant escalation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched targeted strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, including a rocket launcher site, military bases, and smuggling routes near the Syria-Lebanon border. The strikes come amidst concerns over Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild its forces in violation of the recent ceasefire agreement. #IsraelStrikesHezbollah #IDFAttacks #MiddleEastTensions #CeasefireBreach #HezbollahTargetsHit #LebanonConflict #SyriaBorderStrikes #WeaponsSmuggling #IDFvsHezbollah #FragileTruce #IsraelDefenseForces #AirstrikesInLebanon #HezbollahRetaliation #LebanonCrisis #RegionalSecurity Also Read Israel Engages Allies to Secure Release of Elizabeth Tsurkov from Iraq :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-seeks-global-support-release-elizabeth-tsurkov-011-4038441.html?ref=DMDesc Israel Defense Force Confirms Death Of Hamas Commander Abd Al-Hadi Sabah In Drone Strike :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-defense-force-confirms-death-of-hamas-commander-abd-al-hadi-sabah-in-drone-strike-011-4030545.html?ref=DMDesc EXPLAINED | Is Yemen The Next Battleground In Israel's Campaign Against Iranian-backed Militias? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-is-yemen-the-next-battleground-in-israels-campaign-against-iranian-backed-militias-4026285.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.346~GR.125~

Italy's FM Antonio Tajani meets Lebanon's new president Josep Aoun for talks in Beirut

Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first visit to Damascus since the fall last year of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Bloodbath In Syria Between U.S Vs Turkey Backed Forces | Deadly On Street Clashes Kill 40

Fierce clashes continue in northern Syria between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed groups, resulting in around 40 deaths. Despite U.S. efforts to ease tensions, Turkey views the YPG as a PKK-linked terrorist group. The conflict has worsened with foreign militants like HTS involved, and Turkey threatens further action. #SyriaConflict #TurkeyUSClash #SyrianDemocraticForces #SDF #PKK #YPG #Manbij #HayatTahrirAlSham #SyrianWar #NorthernSyria #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani Visits Syria to Support Transition After Assad's Ouster and Calls for EU Sanctions Review :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/italy-fm-syria-post-assad-transition-eu-sanctions-review-011-4038417.html?ref=DMDesc US Troops Must Stay in Syria to Prevent Resurgence of Islamic State Group, Says Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-troops-need-to-stay-in-syria-to-counter-islamic-state-011-4037477.html?ref=DMDesc US Eases Restrictions on Syria's Transitional Government to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid Access :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-eases-restrictions-on-syria-humanitarian-aid-011-4035385.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.103~HT.336~

Putin Retaliates After Ukraine's Big Attack on Russia in 2025: 200 Ukrainian Drones Rain Over Engels

Ukraine launched a massive drone and missile attack on Russian territories, damaging factories and closing schools. In retaliation, Russia fired its hypersonic "Oreshnik" missile, escalating tensions. Putin warned of a potential global conflict, accusing the US and Britain of enabling Ukraine’s strikes. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump called for a ceasefire, questioning Washington's future support for Ukraine. As casualties rise and millions are displaced, the crisis mirrors Cold War-era tensions, pushing the West and Moscow into dangerous territory. #UkraineRussiaWar #DroneAttack #MissileStrike #PutinWarning #GlobalConflict #HypersonicMissile #TrumpCeasefire #USSupport #WarUpdate #ColdWarTensions #OreshnikMissile #MoscowWestCrisis #ATACMSMissiles #UkraineRetaliates #PeaceNegotiations #GlobalBrink #CrisisInEurope #WarAndPeace #WorldAtWar #Escalation ~ED.103~HT.336~

Biden says Putin failed to achieve Ukraine objectives as he reflects on cabinet's foreign policy

US President Joe Biden says Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has failed across the board during his single term presidency as he reflects on his administration’s foreign policy success one week before the end of his time in office.

Switzerland and Serbia both offer to host Putin-Trump meeting

The offers from Bern and Belgrade come as US President-elect Donald Trump seeks to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his war in Ukraine.

Putin's BIG Win Kharkiv War: Russian Kill 30 Ukrainian Soldiers To Capture Kalinovo

Russian forces continue their advance toward Kharkiv, with significant territorial gains including the capture of Kalinovo in the northeastern Kharkiv region. In a relentless push, Russia’s military claims to have killed 30 Ukrainian soldiers in the Kharkiv area. Despite heavy casualties on both sides, Russia's military operations have continued to pressure Ukrainian defenses in the region. The ongoing battle for control of Kharkiv is intensifying, with Russian forces attempting to encircle key strategic locations, raising concerns of further escalation. Ukrainian forces are battling to hold their positions, though Russian forces have made notable progress in the northeast. #KharkivUnderThreat #KalinovoCaptured #PutinAdvances #RussianForces #UkrainianLosses #KharkivBattle #UkraineWarUpdate #RussianOffensive #UkraineResistance #EasternUkraine #KharkivDefenders #RussianMilitary #UkraineStrikesBack #UkrainianTroops #WarInUkraine Also Read Aktau Plane Crash Tragedy: Putin Expresses Condolences To Azerbaijan President :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/aktau-plane-crash-tragedy-putin-expresses-condolences-to-azerbaijan-president-4025621.html?ref=DMDesc Putin Engages in Talks with Slovakian PM Fico During Rare Visit to Moscow :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/putin-fico-talks-slovakia-eu-leader-visit-moscow-011-4023525.html?ref=DMDesc Putin Engages in Talks with Slovakian PM Fico During Rare EU Leader Visit to Moscow :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/putin-fico-talks-moscow-eu-leader-visit-011-4023515.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~

Trump and Putin May Meet in Switzerland to End the War | A Breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

Amid escalating global pressure to resolve the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Switzerland is prepared to host a pivotal meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump. The Swiss government has expressed its readiness to support any diplomatic efforts aimed at a peaceful resolution, though it is awaiting a formal request to initiate such talks. This comes after Trump announced preparations for a potential summit with Putin, emphasizing the need to end the war. The Kremlin has shown a willingness to meet without preconditions, fueling hopes for a breakthrough. Switzerland, known for its neutral stance, could provide the ideal setting for these high-stakes discussions that may determine the future of the Ukraine crisis #TrumpPutinMeeting #SwitzerlandPeaceTalks #RussiaUkraineConflict #PutinTrumpSummit #EndTheWar #UkraineCrisis #RussiaPeaceTalks #TrumpDiplomacy #UkraineResolution #GlobalPeaceEffort #RussiaUkrainePeace #TrumpPutinDiplomacy #NeutralGround #PeaceNegotiations #UkraineWarEnd Also Read Explained | Declining Support For Ukraine In Europe: What’s Behind The Shift? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-declining-support-for-ukraine-in-europe-what-s-behind-the-shift-4027415.html?ref=DMDesc The World Holds Its Breath: What Will Be The Consequences Of Russia's ICBM Attack? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/the-world-holds-its-breath-what-will-be-the-consequences-of-russias-icbm-attack-3994339.html?ref=DMDesc 1,000th Day Of The Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's New Nuclear Doctrine - A Bold Shift? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/1000th-day-of-the-russia-ukraine-war-putins-new-nuclear-doctrine-a-bold-shift-3991615.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.334~

What does the fall of the Assad regime mean for EU Member States and their asylum policies?

Several EU member states have suspended asylum claims from Syrians following the collapse of the Assad regime. But what next? Euronews spoke with a Syrian refugee in Berlin, Amnesty International in Rome and the NGO Relive for Syrian Refugees in Paris.

Syria reopens international air travel as Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus

On 7 January, Qatar Airways made the first international commercial flight to Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

Iran's Tunnel of Missile Plants Exposed: Israel Shares Shocking SYIRA Video | Watch

In one of Israel's most daring and high-stakes operations, 120 elite commandos from the Israeli Air Force infiltrated and destroyed an underground Iranian missile manufacturing facility deep within Syria. Codenamed Operation Many Ways, the mission targeted a facility used by Iran to produce precision missiles for Hezbollah and the Assad regime. Learn how the operation was executed with precision, from strategic planning to the dramatic destruction of the facility. #IsraeliAirForce #OperationManyWays #SyriaMission #Commandos #MissileDestruction #IranHezbollah #MiddleEastOperations #MilitaryPrecision #SpecialForces #IsraelDefense ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.334~

Israel Targets Syrian Defense Sites Near Aleppo, Causing Damage Amid Regional Tensions

Israel conducted airstrikes on Syrian defense facilities near Aleppo, targeting sites in al-Safira. Explosions caused significant material damage, though no casualties have been reported. Additional strikes occurred near Quneitra. The strikes come amid political instability following the recent overthrow of Assad's regime. #Israel #Syria #AleppoStrikes #MiddleEast #Airstrikes #Defense #Geopolitics #HTS #Conflict #Instability #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Israel Defense Force Confirms Death Of Hamas Commander Abd Al-Hadi Sabah In Drone Strike :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-defense-force-confirms-death-of-hamas-commander-abd-al-hadi-sabah-in-drone-strike-011-4030545.html?ref=DMDesc New Year 2025 Brings Mixed Emotions in West Asia Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Change :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/new-year-2025-west-asia-conflict-change-011-4030449.html?ref=DMDesc EXPLAINED | Is Yemen The Next Battleground In Israel's Campaign Against Iranian-backed Militias? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-is-yemen-the-next-battleground-in-israels-campaign-against-iranian-backed-militias-4026285.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.346~GR.122~

Russian taskforce arrives in Krasnodar as oil spill from tankers in Kerch Strait spreads

The Kerch Strait is an important global shipping route, providing passage from the inland Sea of Azov to the Black Sea and has been a key point of conflict between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow annexed the peninsula in 2014.

Will Russia's Putin Buy Greenland & Canada Before Trump | Kremlin Reacts To 'Non-Stop Blabbering'

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, a new wave of speculation has emerged regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump's previous statements about buying Greenland. Now, rumors suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin could be eyeing similar acquisitions, with some claiming he may purchase both Greenland and parts of Canada. As global political debates intensify, the Kremlin has issued a sharp response to Trump’s ongoing remarks, dismissing them as "non-stop blabbering." #PutinGreenland #TrumpGreenland #KremlinResponse #PutinCanada #GeopoliticalTensions #TrumpBlabbering #GreenlandAcquisition #RussiaInArctic #PutinPowerMove #TrumpSpeculation #CanadaGreenland #PutinTrumpRivalry #ArcticResources #RussiaUSAConflict #GreenlandPurchase Also Read Who Owns Greenland? What's There? Can US President-Elect Trump's Ambition Take Shape? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/who-owns-greenland-whats-there-can-us-president-elect-trumps-ambition-take-shape-4037537.html?ref=DMDesc Is Trump Readying Himself For An Epic Failure In His Second Stint As US President? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/is-trump-readying-himself-for-an-epic-failure-in-his-second-stint-as-us-president-4036983.html?ref=DMDesc Trudeau Rejects Trump’s Annexation Threat; Poilievre Vows To Strengthen Canada :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trudeau-rejects-trump-s-annexation-threat-poilievre-vows-to-strengthen-canada-4036629.html?ref=DMDesc

Moldova accuses Russia of provoking crisis in Transnistria

On the first day of the new year, Moscow halted gas supplies to Moldova's pro-Russian separatist territory. For Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean, the Kremlin aims to destabilise the pro-European government in Chisinau.