Are they going back from Syria or not? Middle East analysts have been asking the same question about Russian troops for the past several days. Open source investigators looking at satellite images and online air traffic tracking have found significant moves by Russia at its long-held Syrian bases since the overthrow of its ally Syrian … Read more
The death toll from Cyclone Chido’s rampage through the French overseas territory of Mayotte remained unclear on Wednesday, as many areas still inaccessible. Deputy Director of Emergencies and Operations at the French Red Cross, Philippe Testa is on FRANCE 24 for more. Source link
The French Senate on Wednesday approved a special law to ensure the continuation of core state functions while the works on next year’s budget. The law, passed after the lower house’s approval, serves as a temporary measure while the deeply divided parliament tackles the 2025 budget. Source link
The Kremlin has announced that Russian intelligence services know who ordered the killing of top Russian general Igor Kirillov and have detained the suspect who carried it out. As Russia accuses Ukraine of using the methods of terrorists, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine is joined by Dr. Rod Thornton, RAF Division Academic Director and Senior Lecturer … Read more
The UNHCR has received just 30% of the 1.5 billion dollars needed to support the millions of people who have been displaced by, what has become one of the world’s biggest humanitarian crises. Deputy spokesperson of UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Jens Laerke is on FRANCE 24 for more. Source link
Pentagon – A Pentagon report said the Chinese military experienced “a new wave” of corruption among its senior leaders last year, which may have hindered progress toward its military modernization goals, even though China May have increased aggression towards Taiwan and Philippines. US Department of Defense Annual China’s military power report The release issued on … Read more
792 people have been arrested in Nigeria as part of a raid on a crypto romance ring. Many of those taken into custody from the site in Victoria Island were foreign nationals including 148 who were from China.. The scam targeted victims around the world by developing romantic relationships with their marks via social media … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was to meet NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders in Brussels Wednesday to discuss “next steps” on Russia’s war as Donald Trump prepares to take office as US president. FRANCE 24’s correspondent, Dave Keating has more. Source link
Wars have forced millions of people to cross the sea to seek asylum in Europe. Greece, a major gateway, has recorded a one-third increase in arrivals since autumn 2023. Yesterday, Athens rescued 23 migrants near Lesbos. The island, known for its migrant camp closed to the press, is facing living conditions denounced by NGOs. A … Read more
An historic mass rape trial in France, involving Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband and 50 other men, has gripped the nation as judges prepare to deliver their verdicts this week. The case, marked by harrowing evidence and debate on consent, could signal a turning point in the fight against sexual violence and drug-facilitated assault. FRANCE 24’s journalist, … Read more