The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 14-month conflict between Israel and Hamas militants has surpassed 45,000, according to Palestinian health officials, News.az reports citing foreign media.
Editor's note: Alexander Rahr, German political scientist, chairman of the Eurasian Society (Berlin). The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump praised Turkey's regional influence as a major power and highlighted his personal relationship with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, stating that Ankara would play a crucial role in Syria's future after the fall of the Assad regime, News.az reports citing Turkish media.
North Korean soldiers are starting to sustain heavy losses against Ukrainian troops fighting in Russia's Kursk region as the Kremlin intensifies its campaign to regain control of the lost territory, News.az reports citing foreign media.
Brussels approached the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Monday, seeking legal action against the UK for alleged violations of free movement laws following Brexit, News.az reports citing foreign media.
China’s financial and business hub of Shanghai and the nearby city of Hangzhou both issued alerts for heavy air pollution and advised children, the elderly and sick people to avoid prolonged outdoor activities, News.az reports citing Bloomberg.
Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is grappling with declining approval ratings, internal party opposition, and the looming threat of a trade war with the United States, News.az reports citing Al Jazeera.
President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he had a "very good talk" with Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, about the war in Gaza and reiterated his threat that "all hell is going to break out" if Hamas does not release its hostages by Jan. 20, the day Trump takes office, News.az reports citing Reuters.
