French flag flies at Syria embassy for first time since 2012: AFP

10:25

French flag flies at Syria embassy for first time since 2012: AFP

14:40

Anti-whaling activist Watson tells AFP his detention put spotlight on Japan's 'illegal whaling'

14:22

UK says 'not going to mourn' death of Russian army chemicals general

13:52

Anti-whaling activist Watson released from Greenland detention: police

13:28

EU announces extra one billion euros in refugee funding for Turkey

13:17

'We cannot allow an IS resurgence in Syria': EU chief

13:16

EU must 'step up direct engagement' with Syria leaders: Von der Leyen

13:08

Red Cross fears more than 200 volunteers missing in France's cyclone-hit Mayotte

12:52

UN says one million Syrians may return in first half of 2025

12:45

EU launches probe into TikTok over Romania vote 'interference'

12:38

EU 'ready to reopen' embassy in Damascus: Kallas

12:36

Denmark will not extradite anti-whaling activist Watson to Japan: lawyer

12:23

FA notifies Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk of 'adverse finding' in urine sample: club

12:20

Gaza Health ministry says war death toll at 45,059

12:17

Cyclone Chido killed at least 34 people in Mozambique: disaster centre

12:16

Italy ready to engage with Syria, urges 'maximum caution': PM

11:38

Russian army claims another village in east Ukraine: agencies

10:36

After meeting Syria's new leaders, UN says 'ambitious' aid to country possible

10:25

French flag flies at Syria embassy for first time since 2012: AFP

10:23

France to impose nighttime curfew on cyclone-hit Mayotte from Tuesday: ministry

10:18

Envoy says France to stand 'with Syrians' during transition

10:13

Ukraine claims killing of Russian military official in Moscow: security source

10:09

German delegation to hold talks in Damascus Tuesday: foreign ministry

10:04

Beijing blasts EU sanctions for 'smearing' Chinese firms

10:01

Spanish actor Marisa Paredes dies at 78: cinema academy

09:36

French diplomatic delegation arrives in Damascus: AFP

09:34

China says spying claims involving UK's Prince Andrew 'preposterous'

09:34

All staff in quake-hit US embassy in Vanuatu 'safe and accounted for': US statement

09:31

Iran says awaiting 'necessary conditions' to reopen Syria embassy

07:54

Senior Russian military official killed in Moscow blast: investigative committee

07:32

New Zealand mission suffers 'significant damage' in Vanuatu quake: foreign minister

07:30

S. Korean president's defence team denies insurrection charges: Yonhap

06:59

US says closes Vanuatu embassy after 'considerable damage' from quake

06:27

Bodies seen in Vanuatu capital after earthquake: witness

06:02

Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040: govt

05:37

Vanuatu quake damages building housing US embassy: video verified by AFP

05:29

Tsunami threat over after Vanuatu quake: US monitor

04:50

S. Korean investigators attempt raid on Yoon's security service: Yonhap

04:49

China, US can achieve 'many great things' if they cooperate: Beijing's foreign minister

04:38

Wisconsin school shooter was 15-year-old female student: police

04:05

Tsunami waves 'possible' after Vanuatu quake: Pacific warning centre

04:03

Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Vanuatu: USGS

03:16

New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test

02:11

Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction: US media

01:33

Syria's Jolani says lifting sanctions is 'necessary' for return of refugees

01:16

Syria's Jolani says 'contract' between state and all religions needed for 'social justice'

00:28

Syria's Jolani says rebel factions to be 'disbanded', fighters to join army

00:18

Bolivia prosecutor announces arrest warrant for Evo Morales for 'trafficking' a minor

00:05

Biden condemns 'shocking and unconscionable' US school shooting

16/12 23:55

Mystery US drones all operating 'legally and lawfully': White House

16/12 23:01

Nasdaq jumps 1.2 percent to finish at fresh record

16/12 22:11

Israeli officials in Doha for talks on Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal: source to AFP

16/12 21:36

Macron says to visit cyclone-hit Mayotte 'in the coming days'

16/12 21:19

US 'preparing' new sanctions on Georgia: State Dept

16/12 21:17

United States 'ready' to offer humanitarian aid after Mayotte cyclone: State Dept

16/12 21:00

'Massive flow of support' needed in Syria: UN aid chief

16/12 20:32

Two victims and juvenile suspect dead in US school shooting: police

16/12 20:00

French central bank cuts 2025 growth forecast to 0.9%

16/12 19:53

UK says sent senior officials to meet 'new interim Syrian authorities'

16/12 19:48

Israel minister says 'never been this close to a deal' on Gaza hostages

16/12 19:47

Poland says Russia, not Ukraine, should be 'forced' into peace negotiations

16/12 19:44

Army drone attack in Sudan's Omdurman kills 15: lawyers' group

16/12 19:42

American strikes kill 12 Islamic State group militants in Syria: US military

16/12 19:41

Spain drawn with Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025

16/12 19:41

Yemen's Huthis claim missile strike against Israel

16/12 19:38

Aiming to stop 'carnage,' Trump vows to talk with Putin, Zelensky

16/12 19:09

Trump calls rebellion in Syria 'unfriendly takeover' by Turkey

16/12 19:05

Prince Andrew will miss royal family Christmas: UK media

16/12 18:24

SoftBank CEO says Trump win raised his confidence in US economy

16/12 18:24

Chinese businessman linked to UK's Prince Andrew denies being a spy

16/12 18:17

SoftBank to invest $100 bn in US, creating 100,000 jobs: Trump

16/12 18:15

EU will 'raise' Russia base concerns with Syrian leadership: Kallas

16/12 17:58

Russia and Iran 'should not have place' in post-Assad Syria: EU's Kallas

16/12 17:40

French prosecutors seek jail terms of up to 16 years in trial over beheaded teacher

16/12 17:33

Germany's Scholz loses confidence vote, opening way to election

16/12 16:58

SoftBank CEO to announce $100 bn US investment: Trump-Vance transition official

16/12 16:54

Tehran extends school closures over fuel shortage: state TV

16/12 16:40

The Lebanese embassy in Damascus to Reopen Soon

16/12 16:30

Canada deputy minister quits over rift with Trudeau on Trump tariffs

16/12 15:26

Army says sirens sound in central Israel after launch from Yemen

16/12 15:23

N. Korea involvement in Ukraine marks 'dangerous expansion' of conflict: US, allies