The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has welcomed the toppling of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. “The end of Assad’s dictatorship is a positive and long-awaited development. It also shows the weakness of Assad’s backers, Russia and Iran,” Kallas posted on X. “Our priority is to ensure security
Scholz welcomes end of al-Assad’s rule in Syria
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has welcomed the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule in Syria. Scholz said on Sunday that al-Assad had brutally oppressed his people and had countless deaths on his conscience. He stated that al-Assad had driven many people to flee Syria, with many of them arriving in Germany. “The Syrian people have [&
Former South Korean defence minister arrested over martial law
South Korean police arrested the country’s former defence minister Kim Yong Hyun amid an investigation into alleged treason, news agency Yonhap reported on Sunday. The 65-year-old, who resigned on Wednesday and was replaced the following day, had been a vocal supporter of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s now-reversed decision to declare martia
Celebrating the Christmas season on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx: ‘It’s amazing!’
BELMONT, the Bronx (PIX11) — Christmas is such a beautiful time to celebrate the communities we live in. There was a moving tree-lighting celebration that highlighted the generosity of neighbors helping neighbors in Bronx Little Italy on Saturday. More Local News The minute Santa arrived there were squeals of delight from the more than 1,000 [&hell
Woman wanted in Canada arrested for theft in Mississippi
MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) – Magee police announced a woman, who has warrants in Canada, was arrested in connection to a vehicle burglary. The incident occurred just before 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4 in the Dollar Tree parking lot. According to police, the victim stated she had been approached by a man asking for directions […]