Aviation experts say Russia's air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash

India is focusing on enhancing the capacity of the Indian Air Force to address its struggles in acquiring 'Fourth Generation' combat jets amid China's development of advanced 'Sixth Generation' fighter jets. Delays from major defence suppliers like the US and Russia have led to a decline in combat capability, with disruptions in the supply chains affecting the delivery of crucial components such as jet engines and air defence systems. The slow progress in creating indigenous...

A mother of three refuses to buy a Christmas gift for her ex-husband's daughter, whom he fathered during an affair. She has no relationship with the child and believes it is not her responsibility to provide for her. Despite her ex-husband's financial struggles and accusations of cruelty, Reddit users support the mother's decision, stating that the child is his responsibility, not hers. Full Article

Montenegro has approved the extradition of Do Kwon, the founder of Singapore crypto firm Terraform Labs, to the U.S. following a legal battle between South Korea and the U.S. over his extradition. Kwon was arrested in Montenegro last year and faces charges of fraud in connection with a $40 billion crash of Terraform Labs’ cryptocurrency. The Justice Ministry cited the latest ruling of Montenegro's Supreme Court in favor of Kwon's extradition to the U.S., despite...

Syria's new security forces in Homs checked IDs and cars following Alawite minority protests, leading to fears of peace disruption. Alawite shrine vandalism sparked peaceful protests turning violent, with clashes between security forces and demonstrators. Attacks by Assad regime loyalists in Tartous resulted in casualties, prompting security forces to pursue militias in Homs province. Full Article

Governor of Damascus Maher Marwan, appointed by the new administration in Syria, stated in an interview with NPR that Syria does not seek conflict with Israel and wants to avoid any actions that threaten Israel's security or that of any other country. Marwan's remarks were seen as a significant shift in Syria's stance towards Israel and were praised by experts in the region. The new Syrian leadership, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, is focused on rebuilding...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to his brother Nick, who passed away on Boxing Day at the age of 60 after battling cancer. Starmer praises Nick's courage and good humor in facing life's challenges and expresses gratitude to those who cared for him. Nick, who had learning disabilities, struggled with bullying and lack of opportunities, as revealed in Keir Starmer's biography, highlighting the differences in their life experiences. Full Article