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December 26, 2023

Ukraine missile attack strikes Russian warship in Crimea, killing at least 1

Ukraine struck a Russian landing warship in Crimea overnight, killing at least one person. The ship, called Novocherkassk, was hit at a base in Feodosia.

December 26, 2023

Genocide, famine in Sudan as Biden admin accused of being ‘idle’

Sudan's civil war has led to hundreds of thousands of displaced people. Over 12,000 people have already been killed in the violence that seems to be getting worse as the conflict continues at a pace.

December 26, 2023

World political scandals: A raunchy dance video prompts leader's exit as global corruption cases abound

The world saw its share of political scandals in 2023, from the end of the tenure of Finland's controversial prime minister to a probe of a Chinese military officer.

December 23, 2023

Russian anti-war candidate blocked from facing Putin in presidential election

An independent politician who wanted to challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin in next year’s presidential election on a platform to end the Ukraine War has been disqualified.

December 20, 2023

The biggest twists in Russia-Ukraine war in 2023

Russia faced infighting among its forces as ministry generals and mercenary forces butted heads, but Ukraine did not manage to make the gains it promised.

December 17, 2023

Putin promises 'problems' for Finland after it was 'dragged into NATO'

Russian President Vladimir Putin predicts "problems" with Finland, which joined NATO earlier this year, as Western allies continue to support Ukraine.

December 15, 2023

Hungary vetoes $54B European aid package for Ukraine, dealing Zelenskyy another blow

A proposed $54 billion European financial aid package to Ukraine has been vetoed by Hungary days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy failed to get U.S. lawmakers to issue funding.

December 15, 2023

Putin uses Russian church to spread his saintly status in nation with no separation of religion and state

In a highly choreographed event broadcast throughout Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the leaders of the country's main religions, when he extolled the importance of Russia's Orthodox Church and disparaged the West.

December 14, 2023

Russia extends pre-trial detention of Evan Gershkovich, Putin talks release

A Moscow court extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's pre-trial detention again Thursday as the U.S. negotiates his possible release.

December 14, 2023

Putin offers rare details about war in Ukraine, says there will be no peace until goals are achieved

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered a rare news conference where he addressed citizens and journalists and, for the first time, faced public questions about the war in Ukraine.