Syrian army extends hold over north Syria

The United States has urged Syrian troops to halt their advance through Kurdish-held territory in Syria’s north, amid clashes with Kurdish-led forces over strategic posts and oilfields along the Euphrates River.

Italy arrests vessel carrying metal for alleged violation of anti-Russian sanctions

A ship with a cargo of metal, presumably from Russia, has been arrested in the southern Italian port of Brindisi, according to ANSA news agency, which broadcast a video showing the financial guard and customs officials boarding the ship arrested in accordance with the measures provided for in cases of violations of EU sanctions against Russia.

Kiev mayor urges residents to leave city

Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko has urged residents to leave the city if they have the opportunity, citing a severe electricity crisis, widespread heating outages and mounting strain on infrastructure as freezing temperatures grip the Ukrainian capital.

UN Urges US to Comply With UN Charter Amid Trump’s Claims to Greenland

 The United Nations calls on the United States to comply with the Charter amid Washington's plans to "acquire" Greenland and threats of tariffs on countries opposing a takeover, UN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq said on Friday.

US attack in Venezuela killed 83 people

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez has said that 83 people, including at least 47 service members of the country, were killed as a result of the US military operation.

Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland, calls it vital for security

US President Donald Trump says he may impose tariffs on countries that don’t back the US’s claim to control Greenland, a message that came as a bipartisan Congressional delegation sought to lower tensions in the Danish capital.

US to temporarily store Venezuelan oil in Curaçao

An oil tanker from Venezuela has docked at the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, where the feedstock will be temporarily placed into storage as instructed by the US government, NOS television said.

Hungary Launches Petition Against EU Plan to Allocate $105Bln to Ukraine - Orban

The Hungarian government is launching a petition against the European Commission's plan to allocate an extra 90 billion euros ($105 billion) in EU funding to Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.