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Trump Confirms Republican Frontrunner Status in Iowa Triumph

Donald Trump has won a landslide victory in the Iowa caucus, cementing his status as the clear frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The Iowa caucus was the first step for Republicans in choosing a candidate to take on...

Gabriel Attal Becomes France’s Youngest Prime Minister

Gabriel Attal became France’s youngest prime minister at 34 and the first openly gay leader of the government on Tuesday. In just over a decade, Attal has risen from a work experience recruit in the health ministry to the second-highest...

Supreme Court to Rule if Donald Trump Can Run for President

The US Supreme Court will hear Donald Trump's appeal against a decision by Colorado to remove him from the 2024 state ballot under the 14th amendment to the US constitution for inciting an insurrection. Trump's Supreme Court Case Upcoming The case...

Gazans Could Be Sent to Congo Once War Ends

Israel may facilitate Gazan immigration to either Congo or Saudi Arabia once its war against Hamas ends as part of a "voluntary" migration scheme. According to The Times of Israel, a senior official has said Jerusalem is working on a...

Greece’s Government Announces Changes in Four Ministries

Leadership changes have been made in four ministries of the government of Greece after a decision by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Government of Greece Announcement on New Personnel The Greek government announced today on Wednesday, January 3rd that there has been...

Turkey Arrests 34 Individuals Suspected of Spying for Israel

Authorities in Turkey have arrested thirty-four people suspected of being linked to Israel's Mossad intelligence service, accusing the war-engaged country of plotting attacks against Palestinians living in Turkey. Turkey arrests alleged spies linked to Israeli security services The suspects were detained...

Israel to Challenge South Africa’s Genocide Claims at International Court of Justice

Israel will be presenting its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against South Africa's genocide accusations amid the war with Hamas in Gaza. Israeli spokesman, Eylon Levy, said that "the state of Israel will appear before the International...

Half of the Planet Will Go to Polls in 2024

Almost 50 percent of the world's population can head to the polls this year as at least 64 countries, including the European Union, are set to hold national elections in 2024. This year could see a historical record broken with...

New Setback for Trump as Maine Bans Him From 2024 Ballot

The 2024 campaign of Donald Trump suffered a new setback on Thursday as Maine's top election official ruled he cannot run for president next year in the state. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, citing a constitutional insurrection clause, said the...

Champion of Greek Austerity, Wolfgang Schäuble, Dies at 81

The former finance minister of Germany Wolfgang Schäuble, who became a household name in Greece and Europe during the Greek financial crisis, died on Tuesday night. He was 81. A veteran leading member of the Christian Democrats (CDU), Schäuble was...

Donald Trump Banned From Colorado Ballot in Historic Ruling

On Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot. The court ruled 4-3 that Trump was not eligible...

Greek Flag in Pink Exhibit in New York Causes Uproar in Athens

A Greek flag in pink colors exhibited in the Greek consulate of New York has caused anger in Athens with Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis ordering the artwork to be withdrawn. The controversial piece by artist Georgia Lale was exhibited to...

Greece and Armenia Sign Military Cooperation Agreement

Days after the Declaration of Friendship by Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Turkish President Erdogan, the Greek Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, met with his Armenian counterpart. Dendias emphasized Greece's support—along with the European Union's participation—for the resumption of...

Ukraine Set to Start EU Accession Talks, But Hungary Blocks Aid

The European Union (EU) decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with Ukraine but failed to agree on a $54 billion package in financial aid to the war-torn country. The aid was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Hungary’s leader...

Greece Insists on War Reparations From Germany on Massacre Anniversary

Greece insisted on WWII reparations from Germany on the anniversary of the Kalavryta massacre by Nazi forces. The massacre is regarded as the bloodiest atrocity in the country. In speaking at Kalavryta during the 80th anniversary of the massacre, Defense...