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Trump appoints prominent lawyer of Armenian descent to office

Kavukjian is a lawyer and former CIA officer. The New York Times also notes that he donated large sums to the Republican Party. In 2024, Kavukjian donated $700,000 to Trump’s campaign.

Syria will keep Russian military bases if it is beneficial

7 February, 13:37

Syria may allow Russia to maintain its bases, new defense minister says.

7 February, 13:00

Greenland wants to hold a vote on independence

Greenland's ruling Siumut party said in a statement on Thursday that it plans to hold a vote on independence after next month's general election.

7 February, 12:33

Trump to double sanctions against Russia

Trump is ready to double sanctions against Russia to end the war in Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, the US President's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine.

7 February, 11:15

US to transfer one of the most powerful non-nuclear bombs to Israel. Bild

The German newspaper Bild writes that the bomb weighs 11 tons and can destroy underground fortifications located deep underground, such as Iran's nuclear facilities.

7 February, 9:55

Syrian President had a telephone conversation with Macron

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa recently spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron.

7 February, 9:30

USAID to keep 294 of more than 10,000 employees. Reuters

The US State Department did not respond to a request for comment.

7 February, 8:42

US imposes sanctions against International Criminal Court

BBC reports that US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions against the International Criminal Court.

France has begun delivering Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine

6 February, 15:47

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that the first aircraft had already arrived in the country.

Azerbaijan notifies Russia of the closure of Rossotrudnichestvo

6 February, 14:26

"Azerbaijan continues its consistent policy of protecting its national interests and demonstrates that it does not intend to tolerate external interference in its internal affairs, regardless of where it comes from," the publication says.