The Petersburg Post

Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 - Israel said it will suspend permits for more than three dozen aid organisations for allegedly failing to meet new requirements for operating in war-devastated Gaza, a move likely to worsen already dire conditions for Palestinians in the enclave. Organisations facing bans as of January 1, 2026 have failed to meet new requirements for sharing detailed information about their staff, funding and operations, Israeli ...

Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 - Ukraine has denied the claim and accused Russia of trying to undermine diplomatic progress – so who believes what? Russia alleges Ukraine tried to hit Vladimir Putin's residence in a mass drone attack on Monday. The foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, said Russian air defences shot down 91 drones, calling the attack an act of "state terrorism". Ukraine has denied the claim and Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Lavrov ...

Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 - UAE to withdraw 'counterterrorism' units from Yemen after Saudi-led strike Saudi Arabia has released more details on the coalition bombing of the Yemeni port of Mukalla, which has triggered tensions with Gulf Arab neighbour the United Arab Emirates and prompted the latter to say it will withdraw its forces from Yemen. Coalition spokesman Major-General Turki al-Maliki showed images documenting the military operation ...

Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 - HONG KONG — China fired rockets, massed assault ships and flew bombers around Taiwan on Tuesday, simulating a military blockade in an apparent warning to the United States against supporting the Beijing-claimed island. The second day of the called "Justice Mission 2025," saw the Chinese military encircle Taiwan in its biggest such exercise in eight months. President Donald Trump said Monday that Chinese ...