1 January 2025

EURASIA

TR Gaza Rally in Istanbul

News: TRT World

Gaza Rally in Istanbul

TÜRKIYE

A coalition of more than 300 pro-Palestinian and Islamic groups rallied, bringing tens of thousands of people to Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Bilal Erdoğan, the son of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressed the crowd, urging support for Gaza and condemning Israel’s actions there.

TR Gaza Rally in Istanbul

News: Times of India

Gaza Rally in Istanbul

TÜRKIYE

A coalition of more than 300 pro-Palestinian and Islamic groups rallied, bringing tens of thousands of people to Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Bilal Erdoğan, the son of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressed the crowd, urging support for Gaza and condemning Israel’s actions there.

TR Gaza Rally in Istanbul

News: CRUX

Gaza Rally in Istanbul

TÜRKIYE

A coalition of more than 300 pro-Palestinian and Islamic groups rallied, bringing tens of thousands of people to Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Bilal Erdoğan, the son of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressed the crowd, urging support for Gaza and condemning Israel’s actions there.

TR Gaza Rally in Istanbul

News: CRUX

Gaza's 2024 in Review

TÜRKIYE

A coalition of more than 300 pro-Palestinian and Islamic groups rallied, bringing tens of thousands of people to Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Bilal Erdoğan, the son of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressed the crowd, urging support for Gaza and condemning Israel’s actions there.

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EUROPE

MD State of Emergency

News: Global News

State of Emergency

MOLDOVA

On January 1, Russia's state-owned energy giant Gazprom halted gas supplies to the European Union candidate country over an alleged $709 million debt for past supplies, a figure fiercely disputed by Moldova's pro-Western government, that has accused Moscow of weaponizing energy as a political tool to destabilize the country.

MD State of Emergency

News: Euronews

State of Emergency

MOLDOVA

On January 1, Russia's state-owned energy giant Gazprom halted gas supplies to the European Union candidate country over an alleged $709 million debt for past supplies, a figure fiercely disputed by Moldova's pro-Western government, that has accused Moscow of weaponizing energy as a political tool to destabilize the country.

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CAUCASUS

AR An Uncertain Future

News: CIVILNET

An Uncertain Future

ARMENIA

In this year-end special of Insights, host Eric Hacopian takes a deep dive into the geopolitical dynamics set to shape the region in the year ahead. From Iran's embattled position and Georgia's political turmoil to Russia's post-war reckoning and Turkiye's regional ambitions, this episode offers a nuanced analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the Caucasus and the broader Middle East.

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BALKANS

HU CoE Presidency Term Ends

News: Euronews

CoE Presidency Term Ends

HUNGARY

The presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates among the 27 member states once every six-months. Hungary led the council from 1 July through to the end of the year. On the first day of the new year, they will be succeeded by Poland.

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AFRICA

SU Global Silence on Civil War

News: CGTN Africa

Global Silence on Civil War

SUDAN

Sudan has endured a devastating year, with the crisis that erupted in April 2023 continuing to threaten millions of lives and livelihoods. The conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has displaced more than 14 million people, roughly one-third of the country's population.

SU Global Silence on Civil War

News: CGTN Africa

Global Silence on Civil War

SUDAN

Sudan has endured a devastating year, with the crisis that erupted in April 2023 continuing to threaten millions of lives and livelihoods. The conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has displaced more than 14 million people, roughly one-third of the country's population.

SU Global Silence on Civil War

News: Al Jazeera

Global Silence on Civil War

SUDAN

Sudan has endured a devastating year, with the crisis that erupted in April 2023 continuing to threaten millions of lives and livelihoods. The conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has displaced more than 14 million people, roughly one-third of the country's population.

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ARABIA

YM US Bombs Key Houthi Targets

News: Associated Press

US Bombs Key Houthi Targets

YEMEN

CENTCOM says it struck ‘Houthi targets’ in Sanaa and coastal locations in Yemen, days after Israel targeted the country. The spokesperson of Yemen’s Houthi rebels Mohammed Abdulsalam said that his country would continue to defend itself after several US strikes targeted facilities in the capital Sanaa.

YM US Bombs Key Houthi Targets

News: Firstpost

US Bombs Key Houthi Targets

YEMEN

CENTCOM says it struck ‘Houthi targets’ in Sanaa and coastal locations in Yemen, days after Israel targeted the country. The spokesperson of Yemen’s Houthi rebels Mohammed Abdulsalam said that his country would continue to defend itself after several US strikes targeted facilities in the capital Sanaa.