International news from Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

Puerto Rico's power grid collapses, leaving island in the dark

Puerto Rico woke up in darkness on Tuesday morning after a power grid failure left nearly all of the island without electricity.
UN body issues damning report on Israeli attacks on Gaza hospital

A UN Human Rights Office report on Tuesday condemned Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza, saying they had devastated the Palestinian enclave's health system and raised serious concerns about Israel's compliance with international law.
Iran security chief says 'new resistance' against Israel to emerge in Syria

Iran's security chief Ali Akbar Ahmadian said a new group would emerge in Syria to fight Israel following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, state media reported.
Israel warns Houthis of 'miserable fate' over missile attacks

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations issued on Monday what he called a final warning to Yemen's Houthi to halt their missile attacks on Israel, saying they risked the same "miserable fate" as Hamas, Hezbollah and Syria's Bashar al-Assad if they persisted.
South Korea court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon

A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and suspended from power over his decision to impose martial law on December 3, investigating authorities said.

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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed celebrates Accession Day by honouring wife Sheikha Hind
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has dedicated his Accession Day to his wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum, referring to her as the "most beautiful thing" in his life, his "greatest supporter", and the “soul of Dubai”.
UAE to launch new monitoring satellite on SpaceX rocket
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced the MBZ satellite will be launched this month from the United States on a SpaceX Falcon rocket.
New Director-General and Commander-in-Chief appointed to AD Police
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan was appointed the new Director-General of Abu Dhabi Police, and Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi the new Commander-in-Chief of the authority.