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Iran, Turkmenistan express readiness to expand bilateral ties
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Time magazine names Donald Trump 'Person of the Year' for the second time
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Syria transitional govt announced amid bid to unify factions
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Israel says it seized Golan buffer zone in self-defence
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Putin Praises UAE President for Driving AI Development
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Where next for Iran now that its 'Axis of Resistance' is shattered?
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He insisted that the Iran-led alliance in the Middle East, which includes Hamas, Hezbollah, Yemen's Houthis and Iraqi Shia militias – the "scope of resistance" against Israel - would only strengthen…

Time names Donald Trump person of the year for second time
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As War in Ukraine Continues, Moscow Increasingly Talking about Spread of 'Banditry' in Russia…
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Miss Netherlands competition ends: ‘No longer relevant in today’s times’
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Latest operation on Brazil's President Lula a 'success': doctor
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EU states agree full Schengen accession for Bulgaria, Romania
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Russia will 'definitely' respond to Ukraine ATACMS strike
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Number of global human trafficking victims rose to 25pc in 2022: UN report
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There was a 25 per cent increase in the number of human trafficking victims detected globally in 2022 compared to 2019 pre-pandemic figures, according to a report by the United Nations Office on Drug…

Pope meets Palestinian president to discuss Gaza's 'very serious' needs
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Ukraine rejected Hungary's POW swap, truce proposal with Russia: Kremlin
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The Kremlin has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had fully supported a prisoner-of-war exchange between Moscow and Kiev proposed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, but that Ukraine…

More Documents Expose FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s Personal Lawyer, Orbih, PDP Chieftain, Sandy…
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‘Livanjski sir’ receives EU protection
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Talking dustbin in Hong Kong cries for trash, video takes over the internet
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Baku Demands End To EU Border Mission In Armenia
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The Azerbaijani government demanded on Thursday the withdrawal of European Union monitors deployed along Armenia’s border with Azerbaijan with the aim of preventing or minimizing ceasefire violations…

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Why Donald Trump Is TIME's 2024 Person of the Year
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China ends planning meeting with vows to stabilize its economy, but gives no details on stimulus
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Fresh fin whale meat is auctioned for the first time in decades in Japan
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EU welcomes Ethiopia-Somalia agreement, acknowledges Türkiye's 'important' role
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BRUSSELS The EU on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the resolution of the dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia, recognizing Türkiye's "important" role in the process. EU Spokesman for Foreign…

Meta donates $1.7m to Trump's inaugural fund
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Bribe people €1,000 in fuel to buy electric cars, German Green ministry suggests
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Iran, Qatar FMs condemn Zionist regime's aggression on Syria
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TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Thursday to discvuss bilateral…

'Poison': Syrian rebels expose Assad's Captagon labs, the drug fueling a deadly trade
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EU4Youth IV grant competition: nine winning CSOs selected in Georgia
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China committed to hosting friendly, united, fruitful SCO summit
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China, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), will host more than 100 meetings and events in politics, security, economy and culture, among…

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Iranian UFO “mothership” off coast of New Jersey, US congressman says
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U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue
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'Did you participate in genocide?': Israelis denied visas to Australia over IDF service
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IDF intercepts two drones from Iran’s proxies; no damage or casualties
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The Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday that a drone launched from Yemen was intercepted over the Red Sea, near Israel’s southernmost city of Eilat. The drone did not enter Israeli airspace, the&hellip;

Xi says China, U.S. should choose dialogue over confrontation
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Xi sends congratulatory letter to U.S.-China Business Council
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Mexico cracks down on drugs and migrants. Will it be enough to stop Trump tariffs?
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India adds Russian-built ins Tushil to navy fleet amid rising Indo-Pacific security concerns
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Pakistan court indicts former PM Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi in second Toshahana case
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Riding the wave: How Albania can make the most of its EU moment
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Ambassador Zheng Zeguang visits Fortismere School
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Finnish society to extensively support reconstruction of Ukraine
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El Salvador: New Laws Threaten Free Expression, Privacy
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Sara Sharif: England children's rights officer calls for proper oversight of home-schooling
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US believes circulating video could show missing American, officials say
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The U.S. believes an individual seen in a video circulating online could be Travis Pete Timmerman, an American who went missing from Hungary earlier in the year.

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Iraqi army says country’s border with Syria 'fully secured'
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Israel’s spy chief holds talks in Qatar on Gaza cease-fire deal
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European electricity prices skyrocket as German renewables fail to deliver power
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Prices for electricity in central Europe have skyrocketed to record highs, as German renewable sources fell short of meeting demand. On the morning of December 12, average spot market prices in&hellip;

The Silk Road Culture Center established in Islamabad
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The event was jointly organized with the embassies of Azerbaijan, Iran, China, Russia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. During the event, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin delivered a speech,&hellip;

Trump-backed crypto project under fire for ties to Hamas, Hezbollah
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A crypto venture recently unveiled by US President-elect Donald Trump and his new Middle East envoy, billionaire Steve Witkoff, has partnered with a crypto platform that authorities and financial&hellip;

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G7 ready to support political transition in Syria, statement says
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Beijing slams South Korean President Yoon for blaming China for his country's ongoing domestic…
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Labour's plans to redefine the green belt
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Trump Wants To End Birthright Citizenship - What It Means? How Will Indians Be Affected?
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Despite a crackdown on Gen Z demonstrations, dissent persists in Kenya
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Rights Body raises alarm over detention of political activists in PoGB
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Heavy security as Haiti's main airport reopens a month after shutdown
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Excerpt: Multisolving: Creating Systems Change in a Fractured World by Elizabeth Sawin
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Russia supports Orban's Pow swap proposal but Ukraine refused, Kremlin says
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MOSCOW - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had fully supported a prisoner of war exchange between Moscow and Kyiv proposed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban,&hellip;

The theory of infidelity: The women in Nobel laureate Albert Einstein's life
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Russian forces edge closer to key eastern Ukrainian city as ‘intense’ fighting continues
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Fighting around the key eastern Ukraine city of Pokrovsk is “extremely intense” after a months-long Russian push, Ukraine’s top military commander said, with analysts estimating Russian forces are now&hellip;

China Cuts Key Import From Russia Amid Cooling Trade Relations
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South Korea’s Yoon Vows To Fight to the End
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Yoon has defended his martial law decree as&hellip;

US Sanctions Member of China’s Cyber Hacker Army
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‘Syrian Government in Exile’ calls for 'Abrahamic peace' in dialogue with Israel
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How Golan Heights Druze community views post-Assad Syria
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Australia to tackle Chinese influence with Papua New Guinean rugby team
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After Assad: The Situation Inside Syria
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Biden commutes 1,500 terms, grants 39 pardons in largest single-day clemency
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US President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and granted 39 pardons, making it the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history, the White House announced on&hellip;

Opinion: Divided kingdom: what happened to free speech?
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The fundamental right to say what we think, even when it makes others uncomfortable, lies at the core of Western society. As George Orwell famously observed, “If liberty means anything at all, it&hellip;

Kremlin says Russia supports Orban's Pow and peace proposals
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MOSCOW - Russia fully supports a peace initiative and a prisoner of war exchange proposed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the Kremlin said on Thursday.During a call with Russian President&hellip;

Global Gateway: EU and Tanzania Sign Agreement to Improve Port Performance and Enhance Trade…
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Upcoming Digital Press Briefing on U.S. Efforts to Advance Transitional Justice in Africa
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EVENT: Please join us on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, for a digital press briefing with the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice Office of Global Criminal Justice, Beth Van Schaack.&hellip;

Israeli boy killed in Palestinian gun attack on bus in West Bank
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Israeli media identified him as Ezzedine Malluh from Beit Awwa.Israeli President Isaac Herzog described the attack as "a very painful and sad moment for the people of Israel".A Hamas official called&hellip;

Is India's economic boom fading?
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Israeli strikes said to kill dozens in Gaza; new UN resolutions back ceasefire, UNRWA
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The 2024 Elections: How media fragmentation helped the return of Donald Trump
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UNEP Issues Guidelines To Combat Human Rights Abuses Against Indigenous People By Conservation Corporations
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The guidelines, issued by John H. Knox, a former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment, come in the wake of repeated violations from WWF, WCS, African Parks and Conservation&hellip;

How vulnerable is Iran after the fall of Syria's Assad?
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Overcrowded UK prisons force early releases
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How Ukrainian veterans help clear land mines
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China holds key economic meeting to plan for 2025
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Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII by Ambassador Susan Elliott, President of the National…
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Japanese Courtesy Call on State Minister FUJII by Ambassador Elliott, President of the NCAFP and the Members Meeting between State Minister FUJII and Ambassador Elliott, President of the NCAFP On&hellip;

Ukrainian Election Timeline Set, Poland Considers Role in NATO-Led Peacekeeping Mission
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Ukrainian authorities have outlined a realistic timeline for holding elections following the lifting of martial law and necessary legislative changes. The government estimates that the preparation for&hellip;

Trump weighing Richard Grenell as Iran special envoy: Reuters
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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, as a special envoy for Iran, according to two sources familiar with the transition&hellip;

Assad’s Fall Is a Major Blow to Russia
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Russia’s 2015 military intervention in Syria was a bold assertion of its great power ambitions, rescuing Bashar al-Assad's regime and projecting influence in the Middle East. However, recent rebel&hellip;

Canada cycling group challenges provincial law granting the removal of bike lanes
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Toronto-based cycling advocacy group Cycle Toronto along with two individual cyclists, Eva Stranger-Ross and Narada Kiondo have filed a court challenge on Wednesday against new legislation granting&hellip;

Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in ‘intense’ fighting
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12 December 2024, 11:04Ukraine’s stretched defences in Donetsk have been creaking since early this year under a fierce Russian drive. Fighting around the key eastern Ukraine city of Pokrovsk is&hellip;

Russian forces edge closer to a key eastern Ukraine city in 'intense' fighting, officials say
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KYIV, Ukraine -- Fighting around the key eastern Ukraine city of Pokrovsk is “extremely intense” after a monthslong Russian push, Ukraine’s top military commander said, with analysts estimating&hellip;

UK gay veterans win compensation as government calls their treatment a 'moral stain' on nation
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British military veterans who were discharged or suffered other forms of discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity will receive up to 70,000 pounds, or $89,300, under a&hellip;

Kyrgyzstan and Russia hold consultations on regional security in Moscow
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What a Victorious Ukraine Can Offer Europe
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With another Trump administration incoming, the future of transatlantic cooperation is receiving fresh scrutiny—as is the U.S. security umbrella that has largely, if imperfectly, kept the peace in&hellip;

EU tries to tighten border ahead of possible Syrian migrant wave
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Brussels has launched additional measures to strengthen the European Union’s external borders, amid fears of a coming migrant wave from Syria. The measures included additional promised cash for border&hellip;

Bosch, ‘absolutely unbearable,’ to cut up to 10,000 jobs as German economy slows
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German industrial giant Bosch will lay off thousands more employees than it had already announced, it said December 11. Frank Sell, the company’s deputy chairman, told Reuters around 8,000 to 10,000&hellip;

Belarus tests new BUK missile system as a low-key arms race in Eastern Europe gathers momentum
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Belarus conducted a test launch of a new Buk-MB2 air defence missile near its border with Ukraine on December 10, Ukrinform reports, as all parties to the Ukraine war ramp up their missile development&hellip;

Houthi blockade: Minimal impact on Israel and global trade costs - study
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Despite many concerns about cargo bottlenecks as happened in the wake of the Covid pandemic, the blockade of the Bab al-Mandab Strait by the Houthis in western Yemen has not caused any great damage,&hellip;

Ethiopia and Somalia agree to end bitter Somaliland port feud
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It prompted fears of a wider regional conflict as Egypt has been backing Somalia - largely due to its anger with Ethiopia for building a dam on the River Nile.Turkey has in recent years become an&hellip;

Poll: Brexit voters would accept free movement for EU single market access
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Some 59 percent of "red wall voters" — those in key constituencies which have changed hands between Labour and the Tories in recent elections — said they would back that trade-off. And 81 percent of&hellip;

Kenya: Omollo Regrets Teargassing of 'End Femicide' Protesters in Nairobi
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Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has condemned the police's teargassing and arrest of 'End Femicide' demonstrators on Tuesday, calling the actions unacceptable, regrettable, and&hellip;

Liberia: 'No Outbreak of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever in Sierra Leone'
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The Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, has refuted reports of the presence of viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) in Freetown, Sierra Leone.&hellip;

ECB and SNB rate decisions, US data to keep action going
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The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB) will announce monetary policy decisions following the last policy meeting of the year on Thursday. Later in the day, weekly Initial&hellip;

Hong Kong ex-democratic lawmaker convicted for rioting after 2019 mob attack
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HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court on Dec 12 convicted prominent former pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting for rioting after he was attacked by a white-shirted mob in July 2019 at the height of that&hellip;

Denmark moves to reduce China reliance by boosting Malaysia ties
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KUALA LUMPUR – Denmark seeks to forge closer ties with South-east Asian nations in a bid to become less dependent on China, Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said.“Lessons learned from Covid-19,&hellip;

Punjab: Church adopts 18 brick slave girls and celebrates their marriages
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A group of women working in the brickyards, unable to afford the expenses for a wedding, entrusted their daughters to the Pentecostal Church. A collective event was celebrated at the beginning of the&hellip;

Midas substation trip affects supply to Carletonville, Fochville mines
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A 500 MVA transformer at the Midas substation tripped, disrupting electricity supply to about 15 mines in the Carletonville, Fochville and Potchefstroom areas and residential customers.According to&hellip;

Director-General of the Department of Arms Control of the Foreign Ministry Sun Xiaobo Meets with Director for…
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On December 10, 2024, Director-General of the Department of Arms Control of the Foreign Ministry Sun Xiaobo met with visiting Director for International Security and Disarmament at the Ministry of&hellip;

Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin Attends and Addresses Online High-level Meeting of the Group of Friends of…
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On December 11, 2024, Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin attended and addressed online a high-level meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development held&hellip;

Bulgaria, Romania finally make it to Schengen
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Border controls between the two countries, as well as Romania-Hungary and Bulgaria-Greece will end on January 1, 2025. On December 12, at a meeting of EU interior ministers, news that had been&hellip;

Iranian Activist Sentenced to Two Years for 2022 Protests
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A Revolutionary Court in western Sanandaj has sentenced a man arrested during the 2022 protests to two years in prison, with one year of the sentence suspended for three years. The court convicted&hellip;

Mystery disease in Congo might be malaria - Authorities
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The mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks might be malaria, according to results from laboratory samples of infected people, authorities said&hellip;

NSDC Secretary discusses strengthening cooperation with Polish delegation
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How North Korea responded to South's political turmoil after Yoon's declaration of Martial law
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It took nearly a week before North Korean media lambasted South Korean authorities following the botched martial law attempt. In the week since South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's abortive&hellip;

Silver bulls retain control above $32, above one-month high
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Silver trades with a positive bias above the $32.00 mark during the Asian session on Thursday and remains close to over a one-month high touched earlier this week. Moreover, the technical setup&hellip;

South Korean president's party divided over defiant martial law speech
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SEOUL - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's switch from contrition to defiance on Thursday over his martial law order rallied some supporters but other members of his party said it did nothing to&hellip;

From protest songs to K-pop, generations unite through ‘protest playlist’
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SEOUL - Nationwide protests calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment have brought a notable change from previous demonstrations: a connection across generations through music.Recent protests&hellip;

Increased traffic on Limpopo roads as festive season gets ...
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“These statistics demonstrate our zero-tolerance approach to traffic infringements and serve as a warning to those planning to travel in the coming days,” she said.Chuene alerted drivers and commuters&hellip;

UN demands permanent ceasefire in Gaza: How did your country vote?
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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.The resolution was approved by 158 votes in favour out of the 193-member&hellip;

South Korea’s Yoon speaks out, slams opposition obstruction, slackness on national security
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In this photo provided by South Korea Presidential Office, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. (South Korea&hellip;

Stock rally: KSE-100 crosses 114,000 with over 3,000-point gain
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its record-breaking run as the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the 114,000 mark for the first time in history during intraday trading on Thursday.Buying momentum&hellip;

2 Vietnamese police officials sexually attacked young women on visit to New Zealand,…
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New Zealand officials say they have “no doubt” that two Vietnamese officials visiting the country sexually attacked two young female servers at a restaurant, but are unable to charge the men because&hellip;

Breaking | Man arrested on suspicion of murder of missing schoolboy Kyran Durnin as gardaí…
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Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of eight-year-old Kyran Durnin have today arrested a man on suspicion of the missing schoolboy’s murder.

Man held on suspicion of murder in Kyran Durnin investigation
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Irish schoolboy Kyran Durnin.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund
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Meta Plat­forms has donated $1 mil­lion to pres­id­ent-elect Don­ald Trump’s inaug­ural fund, the latest step by CEO Mark Zuck­er­berg to bol­ster his once-fraught rela­tion­ship with the incom­ing&hellip;

ARC innovation model expands to Europe with new cancer care hub in France
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Professor Eyal Zimlichman and Professor Mario Campone at the inauguration ceremony of the ARC Innovation Center at ICO. (Credit: ARC)As cancer continues to pose one of the most formidable challenges&hellip;

Oil giants backslide on climate commitments, citing profitability drop
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TotalEnergies, an energy company headquartered in Paris, has become the latest fossil fuel giant to retreat from its climate commitments, citing disappointing results from its French renewable energy&hellip;

Berlin University refuses exhibition on persecution of Jews over concerns of backlash
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The Freie Universität Berlin (FU) has decided a travelling exhibition on anti-Jewish pogroms cannot be exhibited in the university building, fearing an “emotional reaction” from students. According to&hellip;

Luigi Mangione’s manifesto reveals his hatred of insurance companies
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Homicide investigations are like bankruptcies: they come along gradually and then all at once. On December 9th, Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old engineering graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, an&hellip;

Ukraine War Map Reveals Russians Within Striking Distance of Critical City
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Russia is within nearly 4 miles of Pokrovsk, a key Ukrainian city, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Through geolocated footage, the U.S.-based independent think tank found that,&hellip;

Bulgaria’s central bank slams spending hike in 2025 budget
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Bulgaria’s central bank, the National Bank of Bulgaria (BNB), issued a strongly negative position on the proposed draft budget for 2025 on December 11, citing the significant increase in state&hellip;

Man arrested in connection with Kyran Durnin murder
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Kyran Durnin. Kyran, who was six when last seen alive, was reported missing from his home in Drogheda in County Louth in August.In October, gardaí&hellip;

Syria's Baath Party suspends activities following opposition's declaration of al-Assad regime's fall
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2024-12-12T10:05:28+00:00 Shafaq News/ Syria's ruling Baath Party, in power for more than 50 years, announced, on Thursday, it is suspending all activities "until further notice." The decision comes&hellip;

Fate of Syria’s last Jews uncertain after Assad’s fall
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Jewish Agency confirms hasn't received any inquiries from Jewish individuals in Syria or their relatives; estimates suggest only 20 to 30 Jews remain in country, many of whom conceal their religious&hellip;

Trump taps immigration hardliner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America
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President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he's picking Kari Lake as director of Voice of America, installing a staunch loyalist who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor and a Senate seat&hellip;

Judicial Action Nudging Japan Towards Marriage Equality
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By Nobuhisa IshizukaIn relatively quick succession in 2024, most recently on 30 October, two prominent high courts in Japan — the Tokyo High Court and the Sapporo High Court — issued rulings&hellip;

Green Hydrogen Hackathon Winners Dive into Innovation in FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
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Eight young talents from Morocco and Lebanon, winners of the first MED-GEM Network’s Green Hydrogen Hackathon, are experiencing an exciting week at the Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen&hellip;

Police warn of porch pirates stealing iPhones this holiday season
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ABC News 17.9M subscribers <__slot-el _="@=2547,x=213,y=584,w=100,h=36,co=15;15;15;1.0"> <__slot-el _="@=2563,x=213,y=620,w=0,h=0,co=15;15;15;1.0"> Authorities say package thieves are becoming&hellip;

Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest act of clemency
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Mr Biden said he would be taking more steps in the weeks ahead and would continue to review clemency petitions. President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released&hellip;

Thinking in Polish: Prospects for Poland’s EU Council Presidency in 2025
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On January 1, 2025, Poland will begin its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union. To understand where we stand today, let us first look back to 2011, when Poland held its first-ever&hellip;

SC Gov. McMaster wants mental health, disability departments in his cabinet after lawsuit
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COLUMBIA, S.C. A lawsuit against the state for how it treats clients of the Department of Mental Health has led to a renewed push from Gov. Henry McMaster to put the Department of Mental Health and&hellip;

Young Japanese woman acquitted of murdering her 77-year-old husband, a self-proclaimed 'Don…
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TOKYO - A Japanese court ruled on Dec 12 that the young widow of an elderly real estate mogul was not guilty of murdering the self-described “Don Juan” just months into their marriage, local media&hellip;

Syria's rebel leader vows to close notorious prisons and hunt down perpetrators
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Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin Meets with Ambassador of Armenia to China Vahe Gevorgyan
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On December 11, 2024, Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin met with Ambassador of Armenia to China Vahe Gevorgyan.Liu Bin said that the friendly and cooperative relations between China and Armenia have&hellip;

Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong Meets with Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…
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On December 11, 2024, Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong met with visiting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Zambia Etambuyu Anamela&hellip;

A pro-democracy ex-lawmaker in Hong Kong has been convicted of rioting during 2019 protests
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HONG KONG -- A Hong Kong judge on Thursday convicted a pro-democracy former lawmaker of rioting during mob violence at a subway station at the height of the city’s anti-government protests in July&hellip;

A look at the growing political storm unleashed by South Korean president's martial law decree
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SEOUL, South Korea -- In a fiery televised statement, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his short-lived martial law decree as a necessary act of governance and vowed to “fight to the end”&hellip;

Under the Dome: NC Republicans shift power; elections board rejects ballot challenges
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Good morning and welcome to the Under the Dome newsletter. I’m Emily Vespa. Republican lawmakers overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill that strips power from incoming executive branch Democrats on&hellip;

Rising remittance flows
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EDITORIAL: Remittances surged by 34 percent year-on-year to 14.76 billion dollars July-November 2024 against 11 billion dollars in the comparable period the year before though November 2024 inflows&hellip;

Multilateral institutions are turning away from the poorest countries
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For 75 years the World Bank has been one of the developing world’s main sources of cheap finance. Its aid arm, the International Development Association (ida), distributes roughly $30bn a year to 78&hellip;

Can you read as well as a ten-year-old?
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Does it often feel as if the world is getting stupider? Data released on December 10th by the OECD, a club of mostly rich countries, suggest this may not be all in your head. Roughly every ten years&hellip;

A key pillar of Russia's wartime economy could soon be taking another hit
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On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen signaled that the US is eying new restrictions on Russian energy exports, which have been a key revenue source for the Kremlin's war chest."What's unusual&hellip;

The world is getting smaller for pastoralists facing multiple threats
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In Africa, pastoralism is serious business.There are an estimated 200-300 million pastoralists – livestock herders – who provide the continent with 75% of its milk and half of its meat. In some&hellip;

South Korean parliament to make fresh bid to oust President Yoon over martial law
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ISTANBUL South Korean lawmakers will vote on Saturday in a fresh bid to oust President Yoon Suk Yeol over botched up martial law.The opposition bloc of six parties filed a second impeachment motion&hellip;

Scientists extract cancer-fighting particles from rare earth minerals
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Taliban ban broadcasting of music on Kabul media
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The Taliban’s vice and virtue ministry announced Thursday a ban on broadcasting music through media outlets in Kabul, according to a statement. In meetings with media officials in Kabul, the ministry&hellip;

Children as young as 10 will face adult jail time in Australian state
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The Liberal National Party (LNP) - which won the state election in October - made the rules a hallmark of its campaign, saying they put the "rights of victims" ahead of "the rights of&hellip;

Tajik-Pakistani energy partnership shedding light on fresh details
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DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, December 12. Daler Juma, Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, and Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Pakistan's Federal Minister of Energy, held talks on enhancing&hellip;

Food banks gain popularity as Nigerians grapple with high living costs
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At the Lagos Food Bank, volunteers are busy packing boxes of essential supplies for some of the city's poorest communities. Nigeria’s population of over 210 million people —Africa's largest — is also&hellip;

Pakistan: Women hold protest in Balochistan's Quetta over gas shortage amid freezing cold
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Residents of Quetta hold protest over gas shortage (Image Credit: X/@TBPEnglish) Balochistan [Pakistan], December 12 (ANI): Women gathered outside the Balochistan High Court on Wednesday to protest&hellip;

Student from Punjab killed in Canada as tree crashes on her during bonfire
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Rittika Rajput, a 22-year-old student from Punjab, was killed after a tree crashed on her while she was enjoying a late-night bonfire with friends in Canada's British Columbia. The Indian student was&hellip;

RSF’s 2024 Round-up: journalism suffers exorbitant human cost due to conflicts and repressive regimes
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The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2024 Round-up reveals an alarming intensification of attacks on journalists — especially in conflict zones, where over half of the news professionals who lost their&hellip;

East African cooperation bloc hails Türkiye-mediated pact between Somalia, Ethiopia
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War against Ukraine: EU agrees on 15th package of sanctions against Russia
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The Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union yesterday announced on X that representatives of EU member states had agreed on a 15th package of sanctions in response to Russia’s&hellip;

Fourth meeting of the Consultative Group with Belarusian democratic forces and civil society held in Brussels
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The 4th meeting of the Consultative Group between the European Union and Belarusian democratic forces and civil society took place on 11 December, in Brussels. The meeting was organised as part of the&hellip;

On a second attempt, TikTok and YouTube pass test to detect US election disinformation ads
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In case you missed it, in the month before the US Presidential election we published an investigation into whether key social media platforms could effectively block election disinformation. We tested&hellip;

FIFA's Club World Cup TV deal: Saudis pulling strings?
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The Club World Cup, FIFA's latest expansion plan for football, has not generally been well received. But it still fetched $1 billion in broadcast rights. FIFA's friends in Saudi Arabia may be involved&hellip;

Serbia Protests: President Says He Won't Flee Like Syria's Assad
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Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has alleged that the spreading protests are financed from the West with the intention of toppling him and his government from power. Getting your Trinity Audio&hellip;

Korea’s Presidential Drama
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise televised address on December 3, 2024, citing threats from North Korea and “antistate forces” while accusing the opposition&hellip;

Kremlin says Putin has not received invite to Trump's inauguration
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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump did not send Russian President Vladimir Putin an invitation to his January 20 inauguration.

Questionnaire on China's Central Economic Work Conference
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The Central Economic Work Conference of China was held in Beijing from December 11 to 12 to draw up the country's economic plans for next year. Please click here to answer the questions and express&hellip;

Eam Jaishankar wishes Kenya on their Independence Day
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EAM Jaishankar wishes Kenyans on Independence Day (Image: X@DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday wished his Kenyan counterpart&hellip;

Sweat and stone: The children powering Nigeria's lithium boom
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In the Pasali community of Nasarawa, Nigeria, 6-year-old Juliet Samaniya spends her days in the mines chipping away at lithium-rich rocks, earning less than a dollar a day. The demand for lithium, a&hellip;

Schengen Membership Secured: Bulgaria to Become Full Member from January 2025
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Bulgaria and Romania will officially become full members of the Schengen area starting on January 1, 2025. This decision was confirmed today during a meeting of the EU Council of Justice and Home&hellip;

S. Korean parliament OKs bills to impeach justice minister, police chief as Yoon vows to fight to end
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South Korea's National Assembly approved impeachment motions against Justice Minister Park Sung-jae and National Police Agency Chief Cho Ji-ho over their enforcement of martial law last week. This is&hellip;

Bahrain Celebrates National Day, 50 Years Of Diplomatic Ties With Malaysia
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Malaysia hosted a celebration on Tuesday to mark Bahrain’s National Day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations&hellip;

Piazza Fontana united country, permanent lesson - Mattarella
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President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday said the Piazza Fontana bombing in Milan proved to be a "terrible trial" for Italians who found unity in defending the country's constitutional values in order&hellip;

Australia mandates tech giants to pay publishers for news content
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'It's extraordinarily important to remind ourselves that we're all connected as a people'
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As part of the Rabbinical Assembly’s recent convention held in Israel, two U.S.-based rabbis shared their thoughts on the significance of their mission, the resilience of the Israeli people, and their&hellip;

Our Kampung app launched for seniors to sign up for exercise, dining and other communal…
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SINGAPORE – Mondays and Tuesdays are dedicated to Zumba, and Wednesdays and Thursdays to pilates and resistance training. This has been Madam Koh Puay Choo’s weekly routine at Lions Befrienders Active&hellip;

Pakistan's Senator Faisal Vawda believes Imran Khan will not come out of prison
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Islamabad [Pakistan], December 12 (ANI): Pakistan's Senator Faisal Vawda believes that former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will not come out of prison as too much time has passed, The Express&hellip;

96% of Gaza Children Fear Imminent Death
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A new study highlights the severe psychological impact on children living in Gaza amid the ongoing war. The research reveals that 96% of the children surveyed believe their death is imminent, with&hellip;

US announces first withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon under ceasefire deal
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Man accused of killing boy in West Bank shooting turns himself in to police
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Dec. 12 (UPI) -- An alleged gunman who killed a 12-year-old Israeli boy and injured three others in the West Bank on Wednesday night has turned himself in, the Israeli military said. The unidentified&hellip;

Cruise Ships Shining Jewel In Cambodia’s Tourism Map
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PHNOM PENH, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The former rustic fishing village, with its waterways, has transformed into the vibrant Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, attracting international cruise ships and&hellip;

US Embassy denies it criticized S.Korean president's staff in wake of failed martial law bid
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ANKARA The US Embassy in South Korea has denied that Washington’s envoy to Seoul criticized South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's staff after his failed attempt to impose martial law. On X, the&hellip;

Breaking news. Romania and Bulgaria granted full Schengen membership, with one caveat
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Romania and Bulgaria will become full-time members of the Schengen Area as of 1 January 2025, completing a process that dates back to 2011, when the European Commission declared both countries ready&hellip;

Deadly Protests, Rising Seas, and Investigating Corruption: 2024’s Best Investigations from Bangladesh
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Political upheaval in Bangladesh this year saw Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina forced to flee the country after 15 years in power. She left after weeks of deadly protests in which at least five&hellip;

Baloch activists stage protests in Germany, organise rally against Pakistan's repression
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Berlin [Germany], December 12 (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized protests in Cologne and Chemnitz, in Germany on International Human Rights Day to raise awareness of the ongoing human&hellip;

Maintaining a hold on the Land of Israel
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Bahamas poker tournament raises nearly $140,000 for IDF widows and orphans
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A charity poker tournament in the Bahamas brought together some of the most prominent names in the poker world, raising close to $140,000 for the Israeli Defense Forces Widows and Orphans Organization&hellip;

Georgia’s Dark New Year
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Protests in Georgia, which erupted after the October elections and the decision to suspend negotiations with the EU, are not abating. Georgia is deeply divided on two fronts. Another critical moment&hellip;

Israel, Palestinians explore Gaza truce with US envoy on Mideast shuttle mission
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Israelis and Palestinians are signalling new efforts to forge a ceasefire deal, even a limited one, for the first time in a year that would pause the fighting in Gaza and return to Israel some of the&hellip;

Fabricated Bangladesh govt 'congratulatory note to Trump' spreads online
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The purported note was shared on Facebook by Sushanta Das Gupta, a leader of Bangladesh's deposed Awami League, on November 6. The letter, purportedly signed by Yunus, read: "I would like to&hellip;

Waste watchers: Gurugram’s citizen-led cleanup revolution
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Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) like hotels or large housing complexes create 30-40% of Gurugram’s waste. Failing to segregate their waste at source has fueled a landfill crisis, but the city's residents&hellip;

South Korean opposition parties submit a new motion to impeach President Yoon over martial law
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s parliament says the country’s six opposition parties have submitted a new joint motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law.&hellip;

Kazakhstan, Russia expanding their collaboration to unprecedented levels (photo)
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 12. Kazakhstan and Russia are expanding their collaboration to unprecedented levels and enhancing their ties through interparliamentary diplomacy, Trend reports. Kazakh&hellip;

Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Ata launches new venture in vegetable oil production
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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, December 12. A new plant for vegetable oil production and oilseed processing has opened in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Ata region, Trend reports. According to the country’s Ministry of&hellip;

Emissions Fall in Hard-to-Abate Sectors But Still Off Track to Reach 2050 Net-Zero Targets
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World Economic Forum, public.affairs@weforum.org The Net Zero Industry Tracker 2024 shows a recent decline in emissions in eight hard-to-abate sectors, despite an overall increase in global emissions,&hellip;

Podcast: Sleigh the day, gift the right way - how to do the holiday season right
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SINGAPORE – What would you do if a friend’s kid gets rough with your fur-kid at your house party? Or what if you had the misfortune of getting a Secret Santa who just couldn’t be bothered and re&hellip;

200 people evacuated after fire breaks out in Ghim Moh flat
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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, claimed on Wednesday that the effort to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was orchestrated by the United States and Israel. In his remarks,&hellip;

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Papua New Guinea is set to enter Australia's National Rugby League in 2028, following a security deal with Australia.Australia will provide Papua New Guinea 600 million Australian dollars ($382&hellip;

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Israeli troops withdraw from southern Lebanon village under ceasefire deal
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Israeli forces withdrew Wednesday from a strategic town in southern Lebanon and were replaced by Lebanese troops as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah. The&hellip;

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US defense chief emphasizes 'importance of close consultation' on Syria during call with…
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WASHINGTON US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the "the importance of close consultation" between Washington and Tel Aviv regarding events in Syria during a call with his Israeli counterpart&hellip;

Thai PM Paetongtarn pledges new populist measures to boost support, economy
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BANGKOK - Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledged new populist measures on Dec 12 in an attempt to shore up support for her government and boost an economy held back by high household debt,&hellip;

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The French President spoke on the phone with the billionaire former premier Bidzina Ivanishvili, the ruling Georgian Dream party's honorary chairman, who calls the shots in the country.

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Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a deal to end a nearly year-old bitter dispute following hours of Turkish-brokered talks in Ankara, Agence France-Presse reported, citing President Recep Tayyip&hellip;

Tokayev holds phone talk with US President-elect Donald Trump
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Kazakh leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States of America over the phone conversation, Kazinform News Agency cites Akorda. The&hellip;

Live Briefing: Blinken to press U.S. vision for Syrian transition on Jordan and Turkey visits
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Jordan and Turkey to promote a “Syrian-led transition” in Damascus, meeting leaders of neighboring nations to try to get them on board, the State&hellip;

Hungarian state reduces stake in MBH Bank
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State-owned asset manager Corvinus BHG sold 8.2% of its shares in MBH Bank to the lender in an OTC transaction, reducing its stake to 20.01%, it was announced on December 12. Details on the exact size&hellip;

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Syrian opposition forces have captured the capital city of Damascus and forced the country's president, Bashar al-Assad, to flee. This marks the first time in over half a century that a member of the&hellip;

China, ASEAN share a home and the future, says Thailand's MFA official
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By Xian Jiangnan (People's Daily Online) 14:42, December 12, 2024 Suwit Mangkhala, deputy director-general of Thailand's Department of ASEAN Affairs, Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, receives&hellip;

Trump era echoes ‘dangerous’ times before WW2, warns Mitch McConnell
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Interview: Belt and Road Initiative boosts economic potential of countries involved, says Russian expert
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MOSCOW, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Countries participating in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) were offered an opportunity to increase their economic potential significantly, Andrei&hellip;

Syria rebel leader vows to shut down notorious Assad prisons
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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 35 Palestinians
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At least 35 Palestinians were killed early on Thursday in Israeli bombings of various areas in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Children and women were among seven killed&hellip;

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Prince William and Kate Middleton could become king and queen sooner than they expected as the present monarch, King Charles, continues to battle cancer, a royal biographer has suggested. “Although&hellip;

UN chief sees hope in Syria after end of Assad regime
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said there were signs of hope in Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Al Assad by rebel forces over the weekend. “As we speak, we are&hellip;

Philippine President honours Dubai Police officer
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UAE receives rain, Rakna in Al Ain records 9.9°C
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Emadeddin Khalil, Staff Reporter A weak surface low-pressure system from the east, accompanied by an extension of a high-pressure system in the upper layers of the atmosphere, brought light rain to&hellip;

S. Korea's parliament votes to impeach justice minister, police chief
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South Korea's parliament on Thursday passed the impeachment motions against Justice Minister Park Sung-jae and Korean National Police Agency Commissioner General Cho Ji-ho, Yonhap reported.

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SINGAPORE – A new therapeutic garden, which features the Republic’s first outdoor boccia court, opened at Punggol Park on Dec 12. Designed to cater to users including seniors and wheelchair users, the&hellip;

Biden signs law paving way for US Jewish history museum to join Smithsonian
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that could bring the country’s premier Jewish history museum under the Smithsonian umbrella, a measure that may help ensure the survival of an&hellip;

Eleven-year-old from Sierra Leone survives three days at sea
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An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was rescued overnight after three days at sea as the sole survivor of a shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa island, a rescue charity said on Wednesday.Germany's&hellip;

US says China military activity elevated around Taiwan, but not a response to Lai's trip
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TAIPEI - The de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan said on Thursday that Chinese military activity in the region is currently elevated but it did not see that wider activity as a response to President Lai&hellip;

Interview: Macao's incoming top official vows to advance success of "one country, two systems"
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MACAO, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Sam Hou Fai, Macao's incoming chief executive, has pledged to further the success of the "one country, two systems" practice, which has been in place in the region since&hellip;

Russia could launch another hypersonic missile at Ukraine soon, US official says
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Russia could launch another hypersonic ballistic missile in Ukraine in the coming days, but Washington does not consider the Oreshnik weapon a game-changer in the war, a US official said on Wednesday&hellip;

No Iranian ship off US coast, says Pentagon
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"There is no Iranian ship off the coast of the United States and there's no so-called 'mothership' launching drones towards the United States," said Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh on Wednesday&hellip;

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Ankara Declaration highlights Türkiye's trusted position among African nations: Communications…
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ISTANBULThe Ankara Declaration signed between Somalia and Ethiopia is an important manifestation of Türkiye's credible position in the eyes of the peoples and states in Africa, Türkiye's&hellip;

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as UN General Assembly calls for 'unconditional' ceasefire
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A picture taken from Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip on Dec. 11, 2024, shows destroyed buildings inside the Palestinian territory, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Gaza's&hellip;

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The 23rd session of the “Clean UAE” campaign, organised by the Emirates Environmental Group under the esteemed patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and in collaboration with the&hellip;

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Sharjah Media City “Shams” has announced the launch of the “Shams Award for Arabic Content”, an initiative aimed at fostering a culture of excellence within the media industry. This award has been&hellip;

No talks held with Imran Khan's party: Pak IB Minister Attaullah Tarar
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Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar (Image: X@TararAttaullah) Islamabad [Pakistan], December 12 (ANI): Hours after a "breakthrough" was reported between the&hellip;

Donald Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to his inauguration next month: Report
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US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month, CBS reported, citing multiple sources.

An explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister
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This is a locator map for Afghanistan with its capital, Kabul. ISLAMABAD — A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital on Wednesday killed the Taliban refugee minister and two others, officials said, in&hellip;

US Military Meddles in Venezuela-Guyana Dispute, on Behalf of Imperialism
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned recently that “the Southern Command is provoking our region … tries to set up U.S. military bases in our

Nigeria: Breaking Barriers to Maternal Health With Family Planning Solutions
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Maternal mortality remains a pressing challenge worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries, where thousands of women lose their lives during pregnancy and childbirth. In Nigeria, the&hellip;

FBI transparency will be a 'terrific first step': Sen. Josh Hawley says
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Daniel Penny's military experience was 'weaponized' against him: Judge Jeanine
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Russia ready to use lethal arms against Ukraine in coming days, warns US Intelligence
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Vladimir Putin. A US intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again in “coming days,” a US official said on&hellip;

We’re on the case — education bosses on bombshell report
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Another interesting finding was the significant decrease of the number of boys in grades 11 and 12.Nelson Mandela Bay education expert Prof Susan van Rensburg said: “There is often a mismatch between&hellip;

Hacking rooftop solar is a way to break Europe’s power grid
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All it takes is one hacker and a batch of faulty solar panels to threaten the safety of Europe’s electric grid.Vangelis Stykas, a cybersecurity consultant, said he figured out how to do it. Using a&hellip;

US announces first Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon under ceasefire deal
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WASHINGTON: Israeli forces conducted a first withdrawal from a town in south Lebanon and were replaced by the Lebanese military under a ceasefire deal, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.The&hellip;

HRW: displacement crisis in Northeast Syria is worsening
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News HRW: displacement crisis in Northeast Syria is worsening Tens of thousands of civilians in Northeast Syria are facing a worsening displacement crisis, according to the report Human Rights Watch&hellip;

Jim Williams’s Quest for Justice
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Jim Williams, one of a handful early Students for a Democratic Society members still active politically, was also a founder of the Southern Student Organizing Committee and a veteran union organizer.&hellip;

Project in Greenland wins top award
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Siu-Tsiu, a non-profit social enterprise based in Greenland, has won the Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award, writes Martin Banks. This provides €7,500 of financial assistance to a fledgling start up&hellip;

Fighting breaks out between Somalia's Jubbaland and federal government
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Somali National Army troops train in Mogadishu in March 2024. (Amaury Falt-Brown / AFP) Fighting broke out between Somali federal forces and those of the Jubbaland region.At least 10 people were&hellip;

Thousands gather in Georgia's capital to protest decision to suspend EU accession talks
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Druze in Golan Heights closely watch Syria developments
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Chairman Kim Jong Il Remembered in Different Countries
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Pyongyang, December 12 (KCNA) -- Personages of different countries have expressed deep reverence for Chairman Kim Jong Il who devoted his all to the victorious advance of the revolutionary cause of&hellip;

EFF and eNCA reconcile after five-year impasse
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The EFF and news channel eNCA have reconciled after a fallout five years ago and decided to work together “in the interests of democracy”.The fallout came when the news channel walked out of the EFF’s&hellip;

Armenia’s Constitution Makes No Territorial Claims Against Neighboring Countries: Pashinyan
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YEREVAN – The Constitution of Armenia does not contain territorial claims against neighboring countries, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated on X, addressing recent statements from Baku. According&hellip;

Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America
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WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s picking Kari Lake as director of Voice of America, installing a staunch loyalist who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor and U.S.&hellip;

After Assad flees to Moscow, a look at how other dictators lived in exile
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Malibu wildfire destroys homes, forces 6,300 people to evacuate
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MALIBU, California — Aided by favourable winds and weather, firefighters on Wednesday (Dec 11) progressed in containing a wildfire in the beach community of Malibu, California, where 6,300 people&hellip;

INTERVIEW: Jeet Chandan, co-founder of Indian investment platform BizDateUp
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The electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments have the highest growth potential in the overall India electric vehicle (EV) space, Jeet Chandan, co-founder of investment platform BizDateUp told&hellip;

Amid war, Germany pulls back on marking 60 years of Israel relations
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Germany has announced the cancellation of a planned joint Israeli-German pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair, originally intended to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.&hellip;

Serbian students protest during briefing by President Vucic amid ongoing anger over station collapse
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Will Chinese President Xi Jinping attend presidential inauguration at Trump’s invitation?
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Updated: 2:03pm, 12 Dec 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping and US president-elect Donald Trump last met in Japan in June 2019. Analysts say Beijing should invite Trump to Beijing “at a suitable time”.&hellip;

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Mr Sabi revealed alarming statistics: 32 per cent of Nigerian children under five suffer from stunting, with approximately two million affected by severe acute malnutrition. The Minister of State for&hellip;

Afghan minister killed in Kabul suicide blast
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The Afghan minister for refugees Khalil ur-Rahman Haqqani has been killed in a suicide explosion at the ministry's offices in the capital Kabul, his nephew Anas Haqqani said."We lost a very brave&hellip;

S Korean police attempt raid on president office again; Yoon vows to fight
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South Korean police were again trying to raid the presidential office in Seoul following an attempt on Wednesday, the Yonhap news agency has said.Police on Wednesday were blocked from entering the&hellip;

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WELLINGTON – New Zealand’s government is planning changes to its so-called “golden visa” program to attract more wealthy immigrants who invest in the country.The Active Investor Plus Visa that&hellip;

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According to IRNA, Reuters broke the news on Thursday citing two people familiar with Trump’s transition plans but asked not to be named."He (Grenell) is definitely in the running," said one person.&hellip;

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Twelve years ago, on December 12, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution calling on all countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), while also establishing a day to&hellip;

54 journalists killed in 2024, a third by Israel
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PARIS: Fifty-four journalists were killed worldwide while carrying out their work or because of their profession in 2024, a third of them by the Israeli army, according to an annual report by&hellip;

The Emperor Has No Clothes: COP29
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Brooklyn, N.Y.-born (in 1938) cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen made aliyah to Israel in 1971 and began drawing his “Dry Bones” cartoons in January 1973. He is a member of both America’s National Cartoonists&hellip;

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The widespread fawning over Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of US healthcare boss Brian Thompson, is as bizarre as it is nauseating. You would have thought that we were beyond victim&hellip;

U.S. condemns Venezuela's refusal to allow opposition members to leave Argentine embassy
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Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The United States on Wednesday added its name to a growing list of countries voicing concern over Venezuela preventing safe passage for a half dozen political opposition members who&hellip;

The Kremlin’s new calculus on Syria
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Australia to force tech titans to pay for news
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Australia will force Meta and Google to pay for news shared on their platforms under a new scheme unveiled Thursday, threatening to tax them if they refuse to strike deals with local media.&hellip;

South Korea's President Yoon defends martial law decision
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South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday defended his decision to declare short-lived martial law saying it was a measure to protect the country's democracy.The beleaguered president, who is&hellip;

New terminals, fourth runway being considered for Kuala Lumpur airport expansion
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Migrant workers in Lebanon are trying to return home after alleged abuses and then war
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BEIRUT -- Isatta Bah wakes up from a nap in a crowded shelter on the outskirts of Beirut, clutching her baby, Blessing.The 24-year-old from Sierra Leone spends her days waiting for an exit visa that&hellip;

Xi Jinping calls for wider use of Mandarin in China’s border areas
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China’s President Xi Jinping attends a meeting with Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024. TAIPEI, Taiwan – Chinese President Xi Jinping said common Chinese&hellip;

Somalia, Ethiopia thank Türkiye for its efforts to resolve dispute
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ISTANBULSomalia and Ethiopia expressed their gratitude to Türkiye on Wednesday for its efforts in resolving a nearly year-old bitter dispute between the two countries.Turkish President Recep Tayyip&hellip;

South Korea’s president defends his decision to impose martial law
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Two arrested in connection to California doctor’s murder
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96% of Gaza’s children fear death is imminent, study reveals
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A staggering 96 per cent of vulnerable children in Gaza feel that death is imminent, according to a study conducted by a non-profit. The study revealed the immense psychological trauma faced by&hellip;

Thai masseuse opens up after singer’s death blamed on neck massage
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Chayada Prao-hom (Ping Chayada/Facebook) A masseuse in Thailand has come forward to tell her side of the story after a young singer’s death was

54 journalists killed in 2024, a third by Israel: media group
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Fifty-four journalists were killed worldwide while carrying out their work or because of their profession in 2024, a third of them by the Israeli army, according to an annual report by Reporters&hellip;

Japan plans tax hike to fund $280bn military buildup
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Japan is gearing up to increase taxes as early as April 2026 to finance its ambitious plan to double its defence budget to 2% of GDP. This move comes as the nation seeks to bolster its military&hellip;

Russian Sberbank maintains high ROE in November under RAS
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Russia’s largest bank, state-controlled Sberbank (Sber), posted RUB117bn net profit in 11M24 under Russian Accounting Standards (RAS) and RUB1.4 trillion for 11M24 overall, making a return on equity&hellip;

Kayaker accused of faking his own death arrested after police pull at his heartstrings
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“Everything hinged on me dying in the lake,” Borgwardt told investigators, according to the complaint. The “whole idea was to sell the death”.Around August 8, with the stage set, Borgwardt checked the&hellip;

Pakistani government arrests 30 social media activists for spreading 'propaganda'
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Representative Image (Image/Reuters) Islamabad [Pakistan], December 12 (ANI): Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) initiated a large-scale operation against social media activists involved in&hellip;

Five Palestinians martyred, others wounded in Israeli bombing on Central Gaza Strip
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Five Palestinians were martyred and others were wounded Wednesday evening in raids launched by Israeli occupation warplanes on the Nuseirat camp and Deir al-Balah city, in central...

Syria lacks foreign currency: New leader acknowledges economic struggles
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Caretaker SyrianPrime MinisterMohamed al-Bashir in Damascus on Tuesday. Syria’s new interim Prime Minister said he aimed to bring back millions of Syrian refugees, protect all citizens and provide&hellip;

Trump taps failed candidate Kari Lake to lead Voice of America
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US-president elect names supporter known for denying the results of the 2020 presidential election.United States President-elect Donald Trump has named Kari Lake, a former television news anchor who&hellip;

Father, step-mum found guilty in UK of murdering Sara Sharif
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• Both weep in the dock as jury delivers verdict• Girl’s injuries described as ‘utterly horrendous’LONDON: A British court has found the father and stepmother of 10-year-old Sara Sharif guilty of her&hellip;

12 aid workers die in Israeli attack, IDF claims no foul play
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Destroyed buildings in Gaza (Image/Reuters) Tel Aviv [Israel], December 12 (ANI): Israel attacked Palestinian security guards escorting a humanitarian aid shipment in the Gaza Strip where at least 12&hellip;

South Sudan: MSF Calls for Improved and Coordinated Response to Cholera Outbreak
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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is deeply concerned about the rapidly escalating cholera outbreak in Malakal, in South Sudan's Upper Nile State. Since the first suspected case was reported on 5&hellip;

US continues to engage with Türkiye on evolving situation in Syria: Pentagon
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WASHINGTON The US military continues to engage with Türkiye regarding the evolving situation in Syria following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, the Pentagon said Wednesday.During a press&hellip;

Watch | This 82-year-old takes on the rocky slopes of Rio de Janeiro
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Brazilian climber Cacia Volare stands out among those scaling the rocky walls of Morro da Urca Hill in Rio de Janeiro. Volare credits her fitness to a vegetarian diet, regular exercise, and a dose of&hellip;

How Trump Can End the War in Ukraine
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At a CNN town hall in May 2023, Donald Trump promised that if elected, he would end the war in Ukraine in a single day. That bullish pledge has now become a familiar refrain, with the president-elect&hellip;

What China Must Do to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl
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Since the turn of the millennium, the United States has been ravaged by an opioid epidemic that has killed nearly one million Americans. At first, most of these victims died after overdosing on heroin&hellip;

Parents found guilty of shocking murder of girl who dreamed of stardom
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Ten-year old Sara Sharif loved singing and dreamed of being on The X Factor. Her death at the hands of her parents sent shock waves around the globe. Warning: This story contains graphic content that&hellip;

Giving season: Australia punts on cash-for-favors in Pacific to squeeze out China
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Papua New Guinea and Nauru put sovereignty over security deals on the line. 2024.12.12 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) speaks next to Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape&hellip;

Forced to Flee South Lebanon
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A Lebanese journalist documenting the conflict with Israel has no choice but to evacuate his family from the south.When 26-year-old Hussein Bassal chose to be a video journalist, he never imagined he&hellip;

As tourists discover Finland's Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the…
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ROVANIEMI, Finland -- Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic&hellip;

Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali
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DAKAR, Senegal -- Mali’s armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, committed abuses against civilians since the withdrawal of a U.N. peacekeeping mission late last year, Human Rights Watch said&hellip;

Elon Musk calls homelessness ‘propaganda’ — and Trump is listening
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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or&hellip;

Law protecting historical holy sites under scrutiny in India
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The Supreme Court's ruling on the law will be crucial to the fate of dozens of religious structures, especially those of Muslims, that are contested by Hindu groups. These include Gyanvapi and Shahi&hellip;

AFGHANISTAN: Afghan refugee minister killed in blast
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Russia may soon target Ukraine with another of its new hypersonic Oreshnik missiles, two US officials said on Wednesday, after Moscow first used one of the weapons in a strike last month. “Russia has&hellip;

Albertsons sues Kroger for billions over failed merger | REUTERS
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Reuters 3.58M subscribers <__slot-el _="@=2695,x=213,y=584,w=100,h=36,co=15;15;15;1.0"> <__slot-el _="@=2711,x=213,y=620,w=0,h=0,co=15;15;15;1.0"> Albertsons and Kroger terminated their $25 billion&hellip;

Rep. Moolenaar Questions DC Mayor Over Sister Ties With Beijing
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Washington and Beijing often appear as the most heated rivals in headlines. But the two actually share a sensitive kind of relationship, through what are known as sister cities. On Tuesday, Rep. John&hellip;

Yoon’s Declaration of Martial Law: Implications for the South Korea-US Alliance
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On the night of December 3, South Koreans witnessed a political crisis that threatened to unravel decades of democratic progress. President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, alleging that North&hellip;

Data shows global conflict surged in 2024
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The center of the southern city of Nabatieh was heavily bombed during the war. (Lorenzo Tugnoli for The Washington Post) The world saw a staggering surge in conflicts over the past year. At least&hellip;

Pentagon chief urges 'close consultation' between Israel and US on Syria
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz in a call that it was important for the US and Israel to be in close consultation over events unfolding in Syria, the&hellip;

50 Chinese warplanes, naval vessels detected near Taiwan
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A total of 34 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 16 PLA naval vessels were detected in the vicinity of Taiwan, including 22 warplanes that crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, during the 24&hellip;

South Korea's Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute'
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday vowed to fight "until the very last minute", in a defiant address defending his shock decision to declare martial law and deploy troops to the&hellip;

Ukraine Parliament Adopts Bill on Legal Status of CRSV Survivors
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Ukraine’s parliament has taken a critically important step towards providing survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) with interim reparations, by adopting a law to codify the definition&hellip;

Syria: Post-Assad Transition Should Center Human Rights
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(Beirut) – The ousting of Bashar al-Assad’s government by armed opposition groups has created a momentous opportunity for Syria to break with decades of repression and turn the page on human rights,&hellip;

Dark chocolate plays an important role in reducing the risk of diabetes
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By Alimat Aliyeva A new study conducted by the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has shown that eating dark chocolate, rather than milk chocolate, is associated&hellip;

Mangione’s attorney on NYPD evidence
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CNN 17.3M subscribers <__slot-el _="@=2553,x=213,y=584,w=100,h=36,co=15;15;15;1.0"> <__slot-el _="@=2569,x=213,y=620,w=0,h=0,co=15;15;15;1.0"> Thomas Dickey, attorney for Luigi Mangione, speaks with&hellip;

Myanmar economy set to contract as floods and fighting take heavy toll, the World Bank says
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BANGKOK--Myanmar’s economy is forecast to contract this year, the World Bank said Wednesday, as flooding and fighting take a severe toll nearly four years after the military ousted its elected government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi.

Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria
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Mr. Guterres was speaking on Wednesday to reporters in Pretoria, South Africa, where he met with Government officials in connection with the country’s presidency of the G20 group of industrial&hellip;

Ethiopia, Somalia reach agreement in Ankara-mediated peace talks: Turkish president
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ISTANBULTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced late Wednesday that Ethiopia and Somalia reached an agreement to solve the conflict between the two nations in Ankara-mediated peace talks.“We&hellip;

How Ukraine is helping the HTS militants who overthrew Assad
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As Islamist, al-Qaida-linked group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) overruns Syria amid President Assad’s sudden ouster, evidence suggesting Ukraine has assisted the group’s triumph continues to&hellip;

INTERVIEW: Jeet Chandan, co-founder of Indian startup, ‘angel-investment’ platform BizDateUp
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The electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments have the highest growth potential in the overall India electric vehicle (EV) space, Jeet Chandan, co-founder of startup and ‘angel-investment’&hellip;

Morning Briefing: Dec. 12, 2024
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ISTANBUL Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Thursday with, including Ethiopia and Somalia reaching an agreement in Türkiye-mediated peace talks, pro-Palestinian protestors&hellip;

McCarthyism, European style: the elite crackdown on Ukraine dissent
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As the war between Russia and Ukraine is framed by the ruling politicians and commentators in Europe and America as part of a purported global struggle between democracies and autocracies, the quality&hellip;

Is Assad's fall good for Iran's reformists?
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For Iran, the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and what was left of his regime — together with Moscow’s decision to throw its leading Middle East ally to the winds — represents a strategic calamity.&hellip;

Pension contributions of about 315,000 workers not paid over
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According to finance minister Enoch Godongwana's replies to EFF MP Ntokozo Mkhonto in parliament recently, retirement funds must take all reasonable steps to ensure that contributions are paid&hellip;

Singaporean and Malaysian companies, families snapping up CNY reunion meal packages in JB
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JOHOR BAHRU - Malaysian and Singaporean families started making reservations for 2025’s Chinese New Year reunion meals at seafood restaurants here from as early as October. The upcoming Chinese New&hellip;

Will guarantee rights of all religious groups: New Syria PM
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Syria's new Prime Minister said the Islamist-led alliance that ousted president Bashar al-Assad will guarantee minority rights, in an interview published on Wednesday, also calling on the millions who&hellip;

Patients in Gaza Hospital at Risk of Starving
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The Ministry of Health in Gaza said late on Tuesday that 60 patients were “at risk of death”.“The humanitarian situation inside the hospital has become extremely dangerous, as the wounded lack basic&hellip;

“Shoulder injury” sidelines Georgia’s ex-PM Garibashvili, Ivanishvili ally - questions arise
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Why is former Georgian PM Garibashvili hospitalized? Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party confirmed that its chairman and former prime minister, Irakli Garibashvili, has been hospitalized at&hellip;

‘You’re a coward’: Australian-based Syrian Girl lashes out after fall of Assad
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Since 2012, when the conflict in Syria became an all-out war, Damascus’ messaging had sought to weaken Western resolve to act against Assad, even as he presided over the deaths of an estimated 400,000&hellip;

Four people are injured after small plane crashes on Texas highway
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Authorities say a twin-engine propeller plane has crashed onto a Texas highway and split in two, damaging cars and sending four people to hospitals

South Korea’s president defends martial law amid impeachment calls
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South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his recent declaration of martial law, framing it as a necessary move to safeguard the nation’s democracy. Facing mounting public protests and&hellip;

RSF’s 2024 Round-up: journalism pays an exorbitant human price in conflicts and repressive regimes
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The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2024 Round-up reveals an alarming intensification of attacks on journalists — especially in conflict zones, where over half of the news professionals who lost their&hellip;

California Judge Releases Chinese Man on $0 Bail
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A California judge released a Chinese man on a $0 bail. He was charged for flying a drone over a military base, plus taking pictures. Prosecutors have now appealed the ruling. Meanwhile, the FBI says&hellip;

Trump invites China's Xi to attend his inauguration — report
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US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month, CBS News reported, citing multiple sources. The invitation to the January 20&hellip;

US continues talks with Türkiye on evolving situation in Syria — Pentagon
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Blinken's visit to Türkiye About whether the US and Türkiye are holding discussions on relocating the Tomb of Suleyman Shah in Syria, Singh said: “We’re going to continue to engage with Türkiye.”The&hellip;

Volodymyr’s Zelensky deepening unpopularity
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South Korea’s fading nightlife signals shift in hard-drinking culture
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SEOUL--For pub owner Jun Jung-sook, Seoul’s once-vibrant Nokdu Street is not what it used to be when people queued for a table to end their day with Korean mung bean pancakes and shots of the fiery local rice wine makgeolli.

Moscow tries to cover up the loss of al-Assad in Syria
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As most of the world cherished the ending of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship in Syria on Sunday 8 December, Moscow saw it differently. Speaking in Qatar at the Doha Forum on 7 December, Foreign&hellip;

US boosts military aid to Taiwan in 2025
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The United States is poised to significantly bolster its military support for Taiwan, with the inclusion of substantial funding and initiatives in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization&hellip;

Africa: Angola, Zambia Qualify for TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations
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Angola and Zambia have sealed their places at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2025 finals after they came through semi-final clashes in the COSAFA qualifiers in&hellip;

Angola and South Africa Aim to Bolster Relations - FM
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Angola and South Africa intend to significantly reinforce existing relations, with emphasis on the agriculture, economy, energy, education and transport sectors, Angola Foreign Affairs Minister Téte&hellip;

Leader: US, Israel behind Plot in Syria
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Addressing thousands of Iranian people of different social strata at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya of Tehran on Wednesday, Ayatollah Khamenei said there is no doubt that what has happened in Syria was&hellip;

Syria's Journey Through Autocracy, Terrorism And Caliphate Towards Liberation
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Joulani, a Syrian national, continued the fight against the Assad regime as part of non-jihadi rebel forces. He quit AQ-linked Jabhat in 2016 and renamed his group Jabhat Fatah al-Sham now known as&hellip;

Poland needs to end its pushback policy at Belarus border
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Human Rights Watch says that Poland’s inhumane and illegal pushbacks of people seeking safety fly in the face of its duties under national and EU law and basic humanity. Polish law enforcement is&hellip;

PNG asylum seekers stripped of government-provided housing under new deal
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Asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea will be stripped of government-provided housing and healthcare under a new deal that forces them to cover all living expenses with a single allowance.The asylum&hellip;

South Korea's Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance and vows to 'fight to the end'
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing Thursday to “fight to the end” in the face of attempts to&hellip;

Star luxury estate brokers charged with sex trafficking
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"As of today, law enforcement has interviewed dozens of women who reported being forcibly raped or sexually assaulted by at least one of the Alexander brothers," said Damian Williams, US Attorney for&hellip;

Taxpayers to foot R239m bill for additional ministers and deputies in the GNU
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New ministers and deputies added to the cabinet in the government of national unity will cost taxpayers an additional R239m in 2025/26.This was revealed by finance minister Enoch Godongwana in a&hellip;

All hail the Tech Right: Why Trump’s new bromances are even worse than the last
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One of the main questions asked when Donald Trump was first elected in 2016 was how he would govern, and to whom would he listen? Eight years on, the same questions have resurfaced.Eight years ago,&hellip;

South Korean president says martial law was act of governance, denies rebellion charges
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Representational image. South Korea's president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges Thursday, rejecting the opposition-led impeachment attempts against&hellip;

Democratic lawmaker confronts Blinken over Gaza policy
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WASHINGTON US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was confronted by a Democratic lawmaker Wednesday while testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the continued flow of weapons to&hellip;

Foreign officials, diplomats eye closer ties with Hong Kong as gateway to Asia
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HONG KONG, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's socio-economic achievements are inspiring, and the city is expected to play a bigger role as the "gateway" to Asia, including the promising Chinese mainland&hellip;

Africa: Africa's Plan to Tackle Endemic Diseases Head-On
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Press Release - Africa CDC unveiled a bold new strategy to combat endemic diseases across the continent, marking a pivotal step in the fight against HIV and AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and&hellip;

Africa: Egypt's Hepatitis Programme Becomes a Model for African Countries
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Press Release - Egypt's Hepatitis Programme, also known as the "100 Million Healthier Lives" campaign has become a benchmark for African countries. The nationwide effort has led the country to become&hellip;

Africa: Africa CDC Head Stresses Linked Solutions for Public Health Crises
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Africa is at a crossroads. The continent is fighting multiple disease outbreaks amid a tightening fiscal space that is affecting many of our trusted funding partners. It will take collaboration beyond&hellip;

Africa: Mpox Vaccination Programme Gets Off the Ground in Nigeria
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On November 18, 2024, Nigeria launched its mpox vaccination campaign, targeting healthcare workers and individuals with weakened immune systems in hospitals across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)&hellip;

Africa: The Making of a Kofi Annan Fellow
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On November 1, the week-long residential for the 25 fellows of the Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership concluded in Cairo, Egypt. This marked the second residential session of the fourth&hellip;

The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Dec. 11, 2024
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No significant territorial changes.1 Net territorial change in the past month: Russia +232 square miles. Russia has regained 58% of the territory Ukraine captured in its August incursion into Russia’s&hellip;

Australia to charge tech companies for news content if they don’t pay
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SYDNEY - Australia plans new rules to “create a financial incentive” for big tech firms to pay Australian media companies for news content on their platforms, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for&hellip;

South Korea court upholds two-year sentence for opposition leader over school admission scandal
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Seoul - South Korea’s Supreme Court on Dec 12 upheld a two-year jail sentence for prominent opposition leader Cho Kuk for forging academic documents to secure his children’s admission to prestigious&hellip;

Britain makes temporary ban on puberty blockers for minors indefinite
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Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Britain announced Wednesday that a temporary ban barring the use of puberty blocker medication by minors is to become indefinite, stoking anger and criticism from LGBTQ advocates.&hellip;

Global Internet traffic grew by 17.2 percent in 2024
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By Alimat Aliyeva Cloudflare has published its annual review for the year, revealing that global internet traffic has continued to grow, with key players such as Google, OpenAI, Binance, WhatsApp, and&hellip;

Somalia, Ethiopia agree on compromise to end tension, Turkish leader says
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Turkiye’s President Erdogan announced the breakthrough after talks between the Ethiopian and Somali leaders in Ankara.Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed on a joint declaration to resolve their dispute&hellip;

Israeli strikes on Syria 'completely lawless', UN experts say
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Aftermath of the Barzeh scientific research centre which Israel struck earlier this week [Getty/file photo]Israel's strikes on Syria following the fall of longtime regime leader Basher Al-Assad&hellip;

Africa: Universal Health Coverage Is Not an Impossible Goal
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Africa must strengthen health systems through innovation and collaboration to achieve universal health coverage, write Mengistu Asnake, Rispah Walumbe. The economic case for investing in health&hellip;

Africa: Reinvigorated Global Efforts Needed to Curb Rising Malaria Threat
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Press Release - New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that an estimated 2.2 billion cases of malaria and 12.7 million deaths have been averted since 2000, but the disease remains a&hellip;

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Aims to End HIV/Aids As Public Health Threat By 2030
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Marondera, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean health officials said Tuesday they aim to eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, crediting the United States with making such progress possible through&hellip;

This bill could put a stop to censorship by lawsuit
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The Free Speech Protection Act is a long overdue tool to protect against the use of SLAPP lawsuits as legal weapons that benefit the wealthy and powerful. This statement was originally published on&hellip;

RSF calls for Bashar al-Assad to be prosecuted for the murder of 181 journalists since the 2011 revolution
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On the day of the regime's fall, 23 journalists were still imprisoned, and seven were victims of enforced disappearances. This statement was originally published on rsf.org on 10 December 2024. Since&hellip;

GCHR salutes the Syrian people on the dawn of freedom
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As Syria enters a new era, GCHR calls on the new government to uphold civil liberties for all citizens, and pursue transitional justice. This statement was originally published on gc4hr.org on 8&hellip;

Living With Illiberalism?
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The fundamental challenge facing the United States and the West today is not how to adapt to an Asian Century. It is how to live in a world with many illiberal regimes and resist the illiberal&hellip;

Tokyo to make day care free to boost birth rate
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TOKYO - Tokyo plans to make day care free for all pre-school children starting in September, the city governor has announced as part of efforts to boost Japan’s low birth rate.The move aims to reduce&hellip;

Meta donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
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Meta donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund as the social media giant takes steps to improve relations with the president-elect.The donation was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.&hellip;

Relatives of victims of Syria’s Assad regime demand justice
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ANKARAFollowing the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad regime, families who identified their loved ones in photographs taken by a whistleblower codenamed “Caesar” showing victims tortured to death by the&hellip;

Israel’s parliament advances bill on withholding return of bodies of Palestinians to their…
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JERUSALEMIsrael’s Knesset, or parliament, approved the preliminary reading of a bill Wednesday that would prohibit the return of the bodies of Palestinians killed while carrying out attacks against&hellip;

Apple Announces Intelligence Operating Systems With New Features
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 12 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Apple on Wednesday announced the release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing a set of new features to Apple Intelligence on iPhone,&hellip;

Mauritania hosts the Continental Education Conference 2024 on Transforming African Education
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The Continental Education Conference 2024, under the theme: “Educate and skill Africa for the 21st century,” holds from December 9 to 11, 2024, at the Convention Center (Palais des Congrès),&hellip;

Boeing to join Vietnam defense expo with drones and helicopters
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HO CHI MINH CITY -- Boeing said it will display drones and helicopters at Vietnam's defense expo, bringing one of the top U.S. exporters to a country looking to reduce its trade imbalance as Donald&hellip;

Syrian rebel chief says working with int’l groups to secure potential chemical arms sites
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Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, told Reuters Wednesday that the jihadist group he leads, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is working with international&hellip;

South Korea's soft power gains at risk from extended political crisis
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SEOUL – From plastic surgery clinics to tour firms and hotel chains, South Korea's hospitality sector is wary of the potential impact of a protracted political crisis, as some overseas travelers&hellip;

Once more, reflexes driving liquidity-fuelled growth booms can be seen
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THERE appears to be growing impatience within the government with the ongoing economic adjustment, and an itch to somehow kick-start growth.The itch grows out of the realisation that the most certain&hellip;

Kazakhstan, Arab countries to maintain regular dialogue and intensify efforts to implement…
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The main agenda of the meeting was the discussion of ways to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation and a constructive exchange of views on the international and regional issues.&hellip;

Steve Bannon warns GOP Congress will give wealthy ‘massive’ tax breaks
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Steve Bannon, a Trump ally, complained to congressman Chip Roy that Congress would vote to give the wealthy and corporations tax cuts (Real

Trump picks vocal supporter Kari Lake to be head of Voice of America
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The new leader of Voice of America will be a prominent vocal supporter of Donald Trump. On Wednesday night, the president-elect announced Kari Lake - the failed Senate and gubernatorial candidate in&hellip;

South Korea Yoon defends martial law decision, vows to fight until 'very last minute'
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday vowed to fight "until the very last minute" in a defiant address defending his shock decision last week to declare martial law and deploy troops to the&hellip;

China ominously mum over new exercises near Taiwan
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HMAS Brisbane fires a Tomahawk Weapon System off the coast of San Diego, USA. (LSIS Daniel Goodman/Australian Defence Ministry) NEWS AND ANALYSIS: China’s People’s Liberation Army is conducting large&hellip;

South Korea’s president defends martial law decree, denies rebellion charges
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A TV screen shows South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s televised briefing at a bus terminal in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) SEOUL, South Korea — South&hellip;

China urges Canada to stop interfering in its internal affairs
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Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. [Photo/fmprc.gov.cn]China urges Canada to reflect on its own situation and cease its interference in China's internal affairs, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao&hellip;

S Korea's President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'
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South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol said he would fight until the last minute to defend himself after accusing the opposition of trying to paralyze his administration. Yoon's defiant Thursday&hellip;

Maye Musk: The flamboyant mother of the richest man
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Maye Musk in front of the iconic Taj Mahal in India Image Credit: GN Archive Born in 1948 in Saskatchewan, Canada to maverick but enterprising parents, Maye Halderman’s life was anything but ordinary.&hellip;

Nasdaq surges above 20,000 after US inflation data matches estimates
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The Nasdaq piled on almost 2% to close above 20,000 points for the first time. Photo / 123RFAmerican and European stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday (US time) after inflation data cemented&hellip;

Damascus curfew lifted amid efforts to resume life as normal
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A man burns a picture of Bashar Assad close to Syria’s border with Lebanon. Rebels launched a shock offensive across Syria in late November, ousting Assad and ending more than half a century of the&hellip;

‘This is where they brought down the regime’: Syrians describe life after Assad
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The former frontline area in the Salaheddin neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. Though excitement and frenzy were on full display in some parts of Aleppo, the city is still&hellip;

Syria’s rebel leader vows to dissolve Assad regime security forces, close prisons
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The main commander of the fighters who toppled Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that he would dissolve the security forces of the former regime, close its prisons and hunt down anyone involved in the&hellip;

Protest erupts after North Carolina Republicans enact law eroding incoming governor’s powers
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Syrian insurgency leader says 'there was no country to support us'
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South Korea's opposition leader Cho sentenced to 2 years in prison
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South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, leader of the opposition Innovation Party, to two years in prison.Cho, who was indicted on charges including&hellip;

‘Our children, they are dead’: Searching for Syria’s missing ends in morgue
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Suheil Hamwi, who spent 32 years in prison in Syria and returned to Lebanon after the Assad government was toppled, kisses his grandchildren at his home in Chekka on Tuesday. Sednaya prison and Al&hellip;

Who is South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee? From Dior bag scandal to martial law fallout
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (left), alongside his wife, Kim Keon-hee, arrives at London Stansted Airport, in November 2023, for a four-day state visit to Britain. Photo: EPA-EFE Kim Keon-hee,&hellip;

The deepening unpopularity of Zelensky
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Satellite Photos Show Russian Ships Departing Syrian Base
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Satellite images appear to show Russian warships leaving their main port in Syria on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, abandoning Moscow's only overseas naval base, U.S. Naval Institute News&hellip;

Trump's inaugural fund receives $1 million donation from Mark Zuckerberg's Meta: report
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Platforms has donated an eye-popping $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee, according to the Wall Street Journal.Citing people familiar with the&hellip;

ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - Dec. 11, 2024
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Classmate of shooting suspect Luigi Mangione recalls his time on the robotics team
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<__slot-el _="@=2553,x=213,y=612,w=100,h=36,co=15;15;15;1.0"> <__slot-el _="@=2569,x=213,y=648,w=0,h=0,co=15;15;15;1.0"> ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to Luigi Mangione’s former classmate, Hari Menon,&hellip;

Syrian militants lift curfew in Damascus, urge residents to return to work
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Syria's Military Operations Administration announced Wednesday that it has lifted the curfew previously imposed on Damascus and its surrounding areas, calling on residents to resume their daily&hellip;

S. Korean president defends martial law declaration
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Thursday defended his move to impose a short-lived martial law and showed no will to step down in a televised address to the nation.The president justified his&hellip;

US asks court to reject TikTok's bid to stave off law that could ban the app
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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department late on Wednesday (Dec 11) asked a US appeals court to reject an emergency bid by TikTok to temporarily block a law that would require its Chinese parent company&hellip;

Unexplained drone sightings leave New Jersey residents anxious
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Pak's power authority makes electricity dearer
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Representative Image (Image/Reuters) Islamabad [Pakistan], December 12 (ANI): Pakistan's National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) issued a notification announcing a Pakistani Rupees (PKR)&hellip;

EU’s climate chief warns of ‘geopolitical winter’
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“Even if you reduce everything back home, but you don't manage to take the others along, you still face all the problems that we're currently facing. So diplomacy and applying carrots and sticks and&hellip;

Controversial US commentator Candace Owens allowed into NZ by minister
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A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Papua New&hellip;

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N. Korea reports martial law turmoil in S. Korea for 2nd day
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South Korea's Yoon defends martial law decision as his party leans toward impeachment
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Jesse Watters: Why is America obsessed with a murder suspect?
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How To Secure Syria’s Weapons Of Mass Destruction – Analysis
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By Can Kasapoğlu The Ongoing Threat from Assad’s Weapons of Mass Destruction This weekend, a joint offensive of various armed opposition groups toppled the dictatorship of Syrian strongman Bashar al&hellip;

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Czech Republic Not Anticipating Delay in Nuclear Power Plant Deal with S. Korea
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FBI chief Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office
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Washington – FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he will resign in January before President-elect Donald Trump takes office."After weeks of careful thought, I've decided the&hellip;

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Security forces launch manhunt following bus shooting attack
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Appalled by Israel’s carpet bombing of Beirut during the 1982 Lebanon war, United States President Ronald Reagan didn’t mince words with then-Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin. “I was angry. I told&hellip;

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Beijing Rapidly Expanding Its Influence Across Russian Far East, With Putin’s Help – OpEd
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California fire grows as crews fight to control blaze
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) said firefighters are aggressively working to prevent any further damage. "The deep and rugged terrain, along with the strong winds&hellip;

Missing Hawaii photographer Hannah Kobayashi has been ‘found safe,’ family says
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'The Five': CEO murder suspect's fans post 'sick support' online
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Time magazine to name Trump Person of the Year
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Donald Trump will ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday (Dec 12) on the same day he is expected to be named Time magazine's Person of the Year, according to two people&hellip;

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CNN witnesses moment Syrian prisoner is freed from Assad’s forced detention
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While searching a secretive prison in the belly of the Assad regime’s legacy of torture for American journalist Austin Tice, CNN’s Clarissa Ward made a startling discovery when a rebel fighter&hellip;

NRL move into PNG is the most ambitious and complex in game's history
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Syrian rebels set Bashar Assad's father's tomb on fire in Qardaha
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FBI Director Chris Wray to step down before Trump takes office
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Washington, DC [US], December 12 (ANI): FBI Director Christopher A Wray announced on Wednesday that he will resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, despite having three years&hellip;

Trump FBI pick Kash Patel reacts to Wray's resignation announcement
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Rep. Chip Roy reacts to Trump's call for deal to protect "Dreamers"
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Kimberly Guilfoyle becomes latest Trump family ally tapped for administration role
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How LGBTQ Americans are preparing for another Trump term
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U.S. tries to stop an ISIS comeback after Syrian regime fall
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Human rights group says Vietnam cyber security law violates freedoms of speech and expression
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Afghanistan refugees minister killed in Kabul explosion
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Images points to Assad regime's involvement in large-scale trafficking of illicit drugs
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Egypt's reformed school curriculum removes antisemitism, focusing on peace
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PNG to enter NRL under long-awaited deal with Australia
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Who is Bettina Anderson? Trump Jr with new 'girlfriend' as dad appoints fiancée to Greece
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Donald Trump Jr has been spotted holding hands with a socialite as his fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle is appointed by his dad, President-elect Donald Trump, to serve in Greece. Trump announced on Tuesday&hellip;

For feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, activist devotees adorn Mary with Palestinian symbols
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IDF confirms withdrawal from southern Lebanon’s Khiam in accordance with ceasefire
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UN Syria Envoy Geir Pedersen is Suddenly the Key Diplomat Managing the International Response to Syria’s Political…
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Xi extends congratulations to Ghana's president-elect
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Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to attend inauguration, CBS News reports
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WASHINGTON - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing multiple sources.The invitation to&hellip;

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Will ties between Japan and South Korea worsen if Yoon Suk-yeol is ousted?
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The potential ousting of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol threatens to undo recent progress in ties between Tokyo and Seoul, as analysts say the Japanese government is bracing for a policy shift&hellip;

Xi sends congratulations to new Mauritian president
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Dharam Gokhool on his taking office as the president of the Republic of Mauritius.Noting that Mauritius is an important partner&hellip;

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The fallout from the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brain Thompson has led to a tumble in stock values for major insurance companies. Thompson was shot and killed by a masked gunman,&hellip;

Donald Trump invites Xi Jinping to his inauguration - report
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Chinese president Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump Photo: AFP US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month, CBS News reported&hellip;

After toppling Assad, can Syria’s rebels rebuild a shattered state?
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Three Belgium-born pandas arrived in the city of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Wednesday morning.Upon their arrival, the three pandas -- Tian Bao, Bao Di and Bao Mei -- were sent to&hellip;

UN experts urge US to end double standards on Israel-Palestine
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United Nations (UN) human rights experts on Wednesday condemned the United States for its "double standards" in addressing violations of international law in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, urging&hellip;

UNGA overwhelmingly adopts resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
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The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday overwhelmingly adopted a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.The resolution was passed&hellip;

S. Korean National Archives, Presidential Archives begin check for martial law records
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South Korean National Archives and the Presidential Archives have begun to check the records related to emergency martial law, Yonhap news agency reported Thursday.Due to concerns that documents&hellip;

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Trump named Time's Person of the Year
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Israel does world a service by hitting Assad’s chemical weapons caches
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In the wake of the Assad regime’s collapse, Israel did the world a major service. Over the past few days, the Israeli Air Force struck dozens of alleged Syrian chemical weapons sites to prevent these&hellip;

‘Liberated by Syrian Youth’: Khamenei Labels New Syrian Government as Foreign Occupation
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Aid Group Fires Dozens of Gazan Employees Identified as Terrorist Operatives
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Republicans Like Joe Biden Less Than Bashar-al-Assad
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UN demands Gaza ceasefire and hostage release but nine countries including US oppose
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-GazaThe UN General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a Palestinian-led resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all&hellip;

Pentagon: US Doesn’t Want ‘Any Actor’ to Take Advantage of Martial Law Chaos in S. Korea
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Iran's leader blames US, Israel for Assad's fall, shifts tone toward Syrian groups
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Beirut -- In his first reaction after rebels toppled Syria's government, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a speech Wednesday that the U.S. and Israel were behind the fall of former&hellip;

Serbia President accuses western powers of spending 426 million euros to topple him and his government
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Belgrade, 12 December 2024, dtt-net.com – The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, today accused western powers of investing some 426 million Euros in the last for years in country’s civic society&hellip;

USA-sanctioned North Macedonia’s former PM quits politics
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CIA analyst accused of leaking Israeli plan to attack Iran ordered held pending trial
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U.S. House passes defense budget with Chinese lobbying limits
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'Cheaper, reliable, cleaner': Marape announces partial privatisation of PNG Power
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Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration, US news report says
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The report says it is not clear if Xi has accepted the US president-elect’s invitation.

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Syrian Opposition Leader Reacts to Netanyahu’s Strikes on Syria
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Leaked documents suggest collaboration between Israel and Syria's former defense minister on targeting Iranian positions Following the collapse of the Syrian regime and the reported flight of Bashar&hellip;

Missile Defense Agency Conducts Successful Missile Intercept From Guam
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Netanyahu argues ‘hostile’ Walla coverage, telecoms reforms prove bribery claims ‘absurd’
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On his second day of testimony in his criminal trial, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted repeatedly that he never came to any give-and-take arrangement with business tycoon Shaul Elovitch and&hellip;

Rep. Steube says Afghanistan ‘failure’ lies ‘in the lap’ of Biden admin
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What Russia and Iran have lost in Syria
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Ethiopia, Somalia reach deal ending feud in Turkey-hosted talks
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Democracy tested in Eastern Europe amid accusations of Russian meddling
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House approves $895 billion defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
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WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday passed a $895-billion measure that authorizes a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and would give a double-digit pay raise to about half of the&hellip;

Palestinians search for family members who vanished after encounters with Israeli troops in Gaza
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Dozens of Palestinians are receiving help from an Israeli legal group in their search for family members who went missing after being separated by Israeli soldiers during raids and arrests in the Gaza&hellip;

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Deposed Syrian dictator instructed to board private jet, disable transponder and land at Russian air base near Latakia before continuing to Moscow; while Putin approved operation, he reportedly has no&hellip;

NGO reports Sudan experiencing worst humanitarian crisis ever recorded
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) declared on Wednesday that Sudan is currently experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis ever recorded.The report highlights that approximately 30.4 million&hellip;

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Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani said he would hunt down anyone involved in the torture or killing of detainees during the ousted Syrian president's rule, dissolve the security forces of the&hellip;

These Palestinians Went Missing In Gaza After Enduring Israeli Raids
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US man who faked death to escape family returns after months missing
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Teen gangs are forcing gay men to confess to pedophilia in “pedo hunting” TikTok trend
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Progressive lawmakers say the reaction to the UHC CEO killing is a 'wake-up call'
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Republicans Continue To Block Last-Minute Efforts To Pass Journalist Protections
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Syrian rebel commander: Assad lieutenants will be hunted down
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Why is Canadian miner Ipx focusing on Bougainville's Isina region?
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Women deliver babies on the road and under fire as catastrophe grips Sudan’s Aj Jazirah State
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US kayaker fakes death to escape family
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Family of Turkish American activist killed by Israeli forces in West Bank to meet with Blinken…
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WASHINGTON The family of Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was killed by Israeli forces in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, will meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday,&hellip;

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TOKYO – US President-elect Donald Trump appears committed to imposing high tariffs on imports to the United States – or, at least, using the threat of tariffs to bend US trading partners to his will.&hellip;

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Since its launch in October 2022, the Abu Dhabi Precision Medicine Programme for Oncology has provided tailored treatments to 256 Emirati cancer patients and prevention plans for their families. The&hellip;

Netanyahu takes stand for 2nd day in corruption trial
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Syria – Minister speaks to his Turkish, Jordanian, Israeli, Qatari, Saudi and Iraqi counterparts (11.12.24)
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Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, spoke to his counterparts from Turkey (Hakan Fidan), Jordan (Ayman Safadi), Israel (Gideon Saar), Qatar (Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani), Saudi&hellip;

Adidas offices in Germany searched
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By Alimat Aliyeva German law enforcement officers have raided the offices of Adidas, the manufacturer of sportswear and accessories, in several cities, Azernews reports. The German police are&hellip;

Lebanese army deploys in Khiam border town after Israeli pullout
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TikTok Canada files legal challenge to government shutdown order
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Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Chinese-owned TikTok Canada Wednesday filed a federal court challenge to a government shutdown order. TikTok said in a statement that it filed a notice of application in federal court&hellip;

Tragic baby’s cross-border transfer after heart operation to be raised with Department of Health
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NCRI Special Meeting: Assad’s Fall Signals Collapse of Iran’s Regional Strategy
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UAE President, Jordan King review Syria developments
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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions on Wednesday with King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, focusing on the close ties between&hellip;

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 11. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed steps to implement the agreements reached during the Russian&hellip;

Paraguayan President: No 'Heart and Soul' to relations without Embassy in Jerusalem
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Paraguayan President Santiago Pena and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo/@netanyahu) Jerusalem [Israel], December 11 (ANI/TPS): Visiting Paraguayan President Santiago Pena received a standing&hellip;

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Police in Germany have apprehended three young men who were allegedly planning a terror attack on Christmas markets in either Frankfurt on Main or Mannheim. The suspects – a pair of brothers with&hellip;

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Pro-Western parties won the most votes, with the leftist Social Democratic Party, or PSD, topping the polls. The PSD reached agreement late Tuesday to form a grand coalition with the center-right&hellip;

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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Recent sanctions the United States has levied against high-tech Chinese companies are a blatant attempt to suppress these enterprises in the name of human rights, Chinese&hellip;

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The Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem has launched a career development program for French-speaking immigrants, hoping to help them build optometry careers in Israel. As part of the four-year&hellip;

US Supreme Court allows investors’ class action to proceed against Nvidia
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Khalil al Rahman Haqqani was the uncle of Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s minister of interior and one of the group’s two deputy emirs, and a brother of the late Jalaluddin Haqqani, the founder of&hellip;

US judge rejects The Onion’s purchase of Alex Jones’s Infowars
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Onion’s CEO expresses disappointment in judge’s decision, but satirical website remains interested in purchasing Infowars.A federal judge in the United States has rejected satirical website The&hellip;

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OVIEDO, Spain The bodies of six migrants were found among survivors of small boats that reached Spain’s Canary Islands overnight, emergency services reported Thursday.One vessel arrived at the port on&hellip;

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The victorious Syrian rebel leader now in control of Damascus has already learned a key lesson in history. After his forces swept into the capital, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, head of the Islamic militant&hellip;

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UK premier, main opposition leader clash over immigration policy
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Syria: Massive tunnel network beneath Bashar al-Assad's brother's mansion revealed
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UK spy agency releases annual Christmas card puzzle to uncover future codebreakers
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Activists call for immediate hostage release at three London embassies
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Activists from the Hostage & Missing Families Forum UK and Stop The Hate have visited the embassies of Turkey, Qatar and Egypt to call for the release of the 100 remaining hostages in Gaza. In&hellip;

South Korean leader may face arrest before second round of impeachment vote
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Cuba and Hungary ratify interest in broadening ties
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Georgia Protests on13th Night as EU Threatens ’Measures’
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Israel arrests 30 in alleged Iran-linked spying cells, foiling assassination plans, reports say
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Croatian FM arrives on official visit to Kyrgyzstan
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Christian leaders in Aleppo meet with Syrian rebels
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A Ukrainian drone strike on an oil depot in the western Russian city of Bryansk has resulted in numerous explosions, several videos posted on Telegram by news outlet Kyiv Post appear to show. The&hellip;

US judge stops the Onion's purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars | REUTERS
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LIVE: Nobel Peace Prize laureates hold press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister | REUTERS
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Laura Wennekes and Jelle Klaas first met when Laura was studying international law and political science, and Jelle was invited as a guest lecturer. Fast-forward several years when I talk to them&hellip;

Google’s Political Advertising Ban in Europe Will Restrict Political Discourse Online
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We, the undersigned civil society organisations, issue this statement in light of the recent decision by Google to stop serving political advertising in the EU ahead of the entry into application of&hellip;

China's biggest policy meeting underway: What economic reforms are expected
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New Zealand, Fiji MPs express solidarity with Tibet's freedom struggle
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Secretary Karma Choeying delivers introductory remarks before the press conference. (Photo/CTA) Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], December 11 (ANI): A parliamentary delegation from New Zealand&hellip;

Do Svidaniya, Syria
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Over the past three days, since ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad arrived in Moscow, there has been a steady drip of news tidbits and official Russian statements. Disappointingly minimal in their&hellip;

Sen. Josh Hawley: It’s time to clean house
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Chinese VP meets French delegation to bilateral high-level dialogue
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Eni Calenzano depot, maintenance company searched
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Carabinieri police coordinated by the State attorney's office in Prato probing the deadly explosion of an Eni fuel depot at Calenzano have searched the facility near Florence as well as the Sergen&hellip;

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 29
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Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 29 people overnight and into Wednesday, including one that hit a home where displaced people were sheltering in the isolated north, killing 19,&hellip;

Biden backs memo aimed at helping Trump on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia
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US President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum that is meant to serve as a roadmap for the incoming Trump administration as it looks to counter growing co-operation among&hellip;

Inflation data
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Fresh inflation data set for release on Wednesday will provide an update on prices ahead of the holidays and help determine the outcome of an interest rate decision at the Federal Reserve slated for&hellip;

Cleaning up a toxic legacy, one oil well at a time
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More than three million abandoned oil wells are scattered across the US. Many were never properly decommissioned and are now leaking methane and other toxic gases. One foundation is working to plug&hellip;

Floyd Mayweather denies being punched in London jewellery quarter confrontation
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American boxing star Floyd Mayweather has denied being punched in London’s jewellery quarter after videos appeared to show him being confronted by an angry crowd.Mayweather, wearing a bright green&hellip;

South Korea's former defense minister attempted suicide after he was arrested over martial law…
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This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).South Korea’s former defense&hellip;

Man arrested after camera rental scams in which victims lost over $50,000
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SINGAPORE - A 32-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a series of camera rental scams. In a statement on Dec 11, the police said they received reports between September to&hellip;

Explained | 25% rise in human trafficking since 2019: UNODC report
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported a surge in human trafficking cases worldwide, with a 25 per cent increase noted between 2019 and 2022. The 2024 Global Report on&hellip;

Possible cooling La Nina will be 'weak,' 'short-lived'
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The cooling weather phenomenon La Nina could appear in coming months, but if it does it will likely be too "weak and short-lived" to significantly impact soaring global temperatures, the U.N. said on&hellip;

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia strike toll rises to 6
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Rescuers were working on Wednesday to find people under the rubble of a building destroyed in a Russian attack that killed six people the day before, Ukrainian officials said. The attack that&hellip;

The Onion’s purchase of Alex Jones’ Infowars stopped by US judge
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The Onion was named the winning bidder for Infowars in a November auction, but Jones and First American United Companies, the Jones-affiliated company, had argued the sale process was tainted because&hellip;

Iranian Leader Blames Assad's Downfall On U.S., Israel, And Turkey
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Building responsible AI stewardship in the public sector
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In her summer placement policy report, MPP alumni Laman Ahmadova offers a way forward for the responsible management of AI.Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way governments operate,&hellip;

Malaria cases surge in 2023, says WHO Report
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Global malaria cases rose by 11 million in 2023, reaching an estimated 263 million, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). This marks another year of limited progress&hellip;

OPINION: Syria - Winners & Losers
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I guess the history books will tell a story of yet more Western foreign policy failures towards the region - red lines not held to, failing to counter Russian and Iranian intervention, et al. But both&hellip;

India’s new central bank governor takes over as economic growth slows
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11 December 2024, 10:24Sanjay Malhotra succeeds Shaktikanta Das in the role. Civil servant Sanjay Malhotra has become India’s new central bank governor, as the country’s economic growth slows and&hellip;

Kimmel has an idea why Trump has sent Kimberly Guilfoyle to Greece
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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or&hellip;

Ghana presidential election: RSF issues five recommendations to ensure respect for press freedom
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Keeping journalists safe is still the biggest challenge facing the new authorities. In November alone, two attacks were documented: police officers, a bailiff, and an auctioneer invaded the offices of&hellip;

US asked Syrian rebels to look for Austin Tice as they empty Assad's prisons
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LONDON -- The U.S. is communicating with rebel groups inside Syria amid the search for missing American journalist Austin Tice, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said Tuesday, as the&hellip;

UN peacekeeping force enters Lebanese town to verify Israeli withdrawal
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Pope Francis calls on Syrian rebels to stabilise country
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Pope Francis on Wednesday called on the Syrian rebels who toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad to stabilise the country, and govern in a way that promotes national unity. "I hope they find&hellip;

Biden pushes new Russia, Iran, Korea, China effort before Trump term
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WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is pushing U.S. national security agencies ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration to devise new strategies to tackle the risky, deepening ties among Russia, Iran, North&hellip;

South Africa: Holiday warning as scam injuries surge
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A trend in South Africa of people jumping in front of slow-moving cars to get compensation payouts for injuries drew a warning Tuesday from the government’s National Road Accident Fund. In a&hellip;

‘Human rights drive social and economic development’-Deputy EU Envoy
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The Deputy Head of Delegation of the European Union in South Sudan, Lothar Jaschke, on Tuesday, said when human rights are upheld, individuals can reach their full potential, contributing to stronger&hellip;

Daily roundup: Christmas shopping and dining? Have it all at this one-stop retail haven — and other top stories today
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Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Christmas shopping and dining? Have it all at this one-stop retail haven Before Jurong East became the bustling shopping hub that it is now&hellip;

Service agreement ensures continuity of export promotion work
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Press releases, 11.12.2024 The Team Finland reform proceeds. After the transitional period, the foreign operations of Business Finland will be incorporated into the Foreign Service. The appropriation&hellip;

US forces to remain in Syria after Assad’s fall: Top official
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TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – A high-ranking White House official says US military forces will be staying in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, as part of what he claimed to be a counter&hellip;

Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China?
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As China hosted the 19th Asian Games in September last year, President Xi Jinping welcomed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad at a picturesque lakeside guesthouse in the eastern city of Hangzhou.By the&hellip;

Israeli attacks on Gaza residential areas kill dozens, including children
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Bombardment across besieged territory intensifies and humanitarian crisis deepens after more than 14 months of Israeli attacks.Israeli attacks on the north and centre of the besieged and bombarded&hellip;

Russia’s FM: Moscow maintains contact with all political forces in Syria after Al-Assad’s fall
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2024-12-11T10:12:57+00:00 Shafaq News/ Russia continues to engage with all political forces in Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, according to a statement from the Russian&hellip;

How Turkey's influence in Syria could increase
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Analysts suggest the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria is a moment of opportunity for Ankara to increase its influence in the region. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long pushed for&hellip;

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The radioactive release from the Fukushima meltdown in 2011 did not kill anyone, but thousands of workers at coal mines die every year, says Dr Alvin Chew, a senior fellow at the S Rajaratnam School&hellip;

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect appears in court
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"Whatever Iran needs is available in India," Iran's Envoy to India says
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Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi (Image/ANI) New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi on Wednesday said that India has all that Iran needs, and hence he plans&hellip;

Military jets take off from Taiwan air base after Chinese forces seen near island
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After 32 years in a Syrian prison, Lebanese man returns home
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Cop who allegedly killed policewoman fiancée faces corruption charge
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A police officer in custody for allegedly murdering his fiancée last month was charged by the Hawks for corruption and defeating the ends of justice. Lt-Col Simphiwe Mhlongo said the Port Shepstone&hellip;

Trump Picks CIA Veteran Ron Johnson as Mexico Ambassador Amid Rising Tensions
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Trump’s nomination of Ron Johnson as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico reveals a calculated move to tighten border control and reshape trade relations. Johnson’s background as a CIA operative and former&hellip;

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 29, Palestinian medics say
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 29 people overnight and into Wednesday, including one that hit a home where displaced people were sheltering in the&hellip;

These preteen go-kart drivers are spending millions for a shot at F1 racing
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Strikes on Wednesday to protest agst deadly Eni depot blast
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Italy's three main labour unions CGIL, CISL and UIL on Wednesday proclaimed a four hour strike in Florence to protest against a deadly incident at an Eni fuel depot at nearby Calenzano Monday that&hellip;

Moscow is “close to achieving all its war goals", says Russian spy chief
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Russia’s spy chief, Sergei Naryshkin, said that Russia is “close to achieving all its war goals and holds the "strategic initiative in all areas of the war." His comments after more than 1,000 days of&hellip;

Four Romanian parties begin talks on joint ruling platform
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Four parties in the Romanian Parliament announced their “firm commitment” to form a “pro-European” government on December 10. The four parties are the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the National&hellip;

Russia spirited Assad out of Syria in ‘secure manner,’ Russian deputy FM reveals
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Russia transported Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted as Syria’s president by a lightning rebel offensive, very securely to its territory, the country’s deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, told NBC&hellip;

LIVE: Thousands of protesters gather in front of the parliament in Seoul, South Korea
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Jay-Z's lawyer claims 'fair is fair' amid SA lawsuit
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Russian missile attack kills six in Zaporizhzhia
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In a separate development on Tuesday, Ukraine and Russia accused each other of launching a drone attack on a convoy of vehicles transporting experts from the UN nuclear watchdog, the International&hellip;

Former JCoSS student wins £33k on ITV’s The 1% Club
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Former JCoSS pupil Daniel Garai-Ebner has scooped £32,667 on ITV’s hit quiz show The 1% Club. The 21-year-old was one of three successful contestants who took home a share of the £98,000 jackpot as&hellip;

Iran's Khamenei says toppling of Syria's Assad was result of US-Israeli plan
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DUBAI - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was the result of a plan by the United States and Israel. One of Syria's&hellip;

Ageela receives the President of Congo Brazzaville in Benghazi.
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Benghazi, 11 December 2024 (Lana) Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Ageela Saleh, accompanied by the Prime Minister, Osama Hamad, and Field Marshal, Khalifa Haftar, received in Benghazi&hellip;

Iran’s Zarif attributes Assad downfall to ‘arrogance, failure to achieve political agreement’
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In a post on Instagram, Zarif wrote that Assad’s collapse was unpredictable, but advised Syrians to form a comprehensive government that respects all its people and their sanctities. He also warned&hellip;

Khamenei Blames the US and Israel for the Fall of Assad
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The Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader has blamed the United States and Israel for the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. "No one should doubt that what has happened in Syria is the product of a joint&hellip;

A New Zealander studied for a year to win the Spanish world Scrabble title. He doesn’t speak…
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A New Zealand man playing his first-ever competitive Scrabble game in Spanish, a language he doesn’t speak, has won the board game’s Spanish-language world title — despite&hellip;

Dozens of Ghana president-elect's supporters arrested in post-poll chaos
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Vice-President Bawumia, the defeated presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has publicly called on the president-elect to reign in his supporters.In Ghana, it is common for&hellip;

China In Eurasia Briefing: What The Fall Of Assad Means For Beijing
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Welcome back to the China In Eurasia briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter tracking China's resurgent influence from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. I'm RFE/RL correspondent Reid Standish and I'm back after&hellip;

Prolonged protests and backtrack on EU accession threaten Georgia’s economic stability
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Georgia's decision to delay its EU accession progress until 2028, coupled with ongoing mass protests, has cast a shadow over its economic prospects, as pointed out by major Georgian companies and&hellip;

BCR’s venture capital company invests in SaaS platform FieldOS
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UK lawmaker Iqbal opposes ex-minister’s call to ban first-cousin marriages
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Independent member of Parliament (MP) Iqbal Mohamed has opposed calls to ban first-cousin marriage in the United Kingdom, saying it should “not be stigmatised”, BBC reported on Tuesday.Experts warn&hellip;

Military, police investigation into S. Korean martial law declaration
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South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), police and the defense ministry will jointly investigate President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law declaration, Yonhap news&hellip;

Milei Vows to End Capital Controls by 2025, 90% Tax Reduction
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Argentina’s President Javier Milei plans to remove all capital controls by 2025, marking a radical shift from decades of state intervention. The move aims to attract foreign investors who have avoided&hellip;

Over 5 billion people to take flight in 2025: IATA
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Did you miss our online event? Now you can watch it as our subscriber! The discussion took place on 9 December at 4:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM ET. Speakers: Wojciech Przybylski – Political analyst heading&hellip;

Bangladesh holds protest march against India
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DHAKA, BangladeshOn Wednesday, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) launched a day-long protest march against India, condemning "aggression and disinformation," as well as a recent attack on the&hellip;

China says Canada has its own problems with human rights
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Rebuilding Syria's military after Israeli strikes will take years and billions of dollars
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Rebuilding the military strength Syria had before Israel's strikes during Operation "Bashan Arrow" earlier this week would take the new Syrian government years and cost billions of dollars.Over the&hellip;

Biden calls Trump's tariff approach 'a major mistake'
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NYT Connections Today: See hints and answers for December 11
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The New York Times Connections puzzle is like a delightful mental workout that combines logic, pattern recognition, and a touch of creativity. As you sift through seemingly unrelated words, the&hellip;

IDF video said to show strikes on Syria ‘weapons stockpiles’
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Footage released by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) appeared to show what the military said were strikes on “most of the strategic weapons stockpiles in Syria preventing them from falling into the&hellip;

Governor Jadalla donates car, motorcycles to State Revenue Authority
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Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo on Tuesday donated a Toyota LandCruiser vehicle and six motorcycles to the State Revenue Authority to ease their mobility. Speaking&hellip;

Local Memory as Propaganda: Russia’s New World War II Monuments
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Every year, the small north Norwegian town of Kirkenes hosts a conference aimed at enhancing cross-border cooperation in the Barents region, an area covering the northernmost parts of Norway, Sweden,&hellip;

Deadly Israeli strike hits house sheltering displaced people in Gaza
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At least 26 people were killed overall as a result of Israeli strikes, Palestinian health officials said. Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 26 people, including one attack on a&hellip;

Khamenei Blames US and Israel for the Fall of Assad
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The Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader has blamed the United States and Israel for the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. "No one should doubt that what has happened in Syria is the product of a joint&hellip;

Han Zheng Meets with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son
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On December 10, 2024, Vice President Han Zheng met with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Beijing.Han Zheng said, China and Viet Nam are fellow companions in the&hellip;

Strengthening Ukraine's digital resilience: Oleksandr Lytvynenko took part in the opening of the Ukrainian-Estonian…
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The exchange of experience and technologies between Ukraine and Estonia will allow us to more resiliently withstand modern cyber threats against the background of countering Russian aggression. This&hellip;

Irish police continue to question woman over Kyran Durnin murder
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Although the missing person inquiry began in August, RTÉ previously reported that detectives believe Kyran may have been killed more than two years ago.Kyran was a pupil at the national [primary]&hellip;

Unpredictable school fees bar many children in Africa from an education
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In Uganda, financial pressure is keeping millions of children out of school. The region has long had the world’s highest dropout rates, with financial struggles as the leading cause. In Uganda alone,&hellip;

The Israeli Jews who spied for Iran in biggest infiltration in decades
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TEL AVIV - Israel's arrest of almost 30 mostly Jewish citizens who allegedly spied for Iran in nine covert cells has caused alarm in the country and points to Tehran's biggest effort in decades to&hellip;

Myanmar ethnic armed group claims control of border region
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BANGKOK - A Myanmar ethnic armed group has claimed complete control of a key region along the Bangladesh border, piling further pressure on the junta battling opponents elsewhere across the country.&hellip;

South Korea police say security guards blocking raid on presidential office
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South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo attends a plenary session, where a question-and-answer session was held relating to the martial law declaration, at the National Assembly in Seoul on December&hellip;

Is This the End of the War? Macron’s 40,000 Troop Solution to Secure Ukraine Revealed
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French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Warsaw on December 12 to discuss a potential peacekeeping mission aimed at securing Ukraine's sovereignty, contingent upon a possible agreement&hellip;

· Han Zheng Meets with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son(2024-12-10)
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Han Zheng Meets with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son 2024/12/10 16:00 On December 10, 2024, Vice President Han Zheng met with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and&hellip;

Blinken to visit Turkey on Friday to discuss Syria: official source
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Turkey on Friday to discuss the developments in Syria after the toppling of strongman Bashar al-Assad, Agence France-Presse reported, citing a Turkish&hellip;

3 illegal Israeli settlers injured by gunfire in northern West Bank
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JERUSALEM Three illegal Israeli settlers were injured on Tuesday night as their vehicle came under fire when entering Nablus city in the northern occupied West Bank.The Israeli army said in a&hellip;

SIFC to take up critical energy sector issues today
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ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) will take up critical issues in meeting scheduled to be held today (Wednesday) pertaining to energy sector (Petroleum/ Power Divisions)&hellip;

8 baggasse-fired IPPs: Settlement deals okayed by Cabinet
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ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the federal cabinet has approved settlement agreements with eight baggasse-fired Independent Power Producers (IPPs).The Cabinet which met with Prime Minister Shehbaz&hellip;

Czech Republic: the authorities should extend the law on compensation for victims of forced sterilisations
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Commissioner O’Flaherty published today letters to the Prime Minister and to the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and the President of the Senate of the Czech Republic. The letters call for the&hellip;

Ugandan military extends detention of opposition leader Besigye
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A Ugandan army court on Tuesday further remanded opposition leader Kizza Besigye to prison until next January. Besigye's defense team had requested a short adjournement but the court marial head sided&hellip;

Banks, shops reopen in Damascus as Israel pounds Syria, Gaza
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Banks and shops have started to reopen in Damascus, just three days after rebel groups successfully toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a surprise offensive, with the new caretaker Prime&hellip;

Taiwan urges China to stop 'provocation' amid increasing military activity
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Taiwan's government on Wednesday called on China to stop what it termed "proactive behavior," referring to an uptick in Chinese military activity around the country following President Lai Ching-te's&hellip;

Self-defence against SLAPPs in Serbia
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The team of journalists of KRIK (photo Krik) In Serbia, SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) against independent journalists are causing increasing concerns.What caused a stir was&hellip;

Iran initiates geological trials for construction of NPP in Golestan Province
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 11. The environmental surveys and geological tests for the construction of a nuclear power plant have started in Golestan province, located in the northeast of Iran, Iranian&hellip;

Nigeria in Crisis Due to Youth Unemployment
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Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, faces a youth unemployment crisis. In 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) estimated that with over 60 percent of Nigeria’s population under 30&hellip;

Syrian fighters who overthrew al-Assad claim control of Deir Az Zor city
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Commander Hassan Abdul Ghani said the city and its military airport are fully ‘liberated’.Fighters in Syria who have overthrown former President Bashar al-Assad say they have taken full control of the&hellip;

· Li Qiang Holds "1+10" Dialogue with Heads of Major International Economic Organizations(2024-12-09)
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· Li Qiang Meets Respectively with Heads of the New Development Bank, World Bank, World Trade Organization and…
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On December 8 and 9, 2024, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met respectively with President of the New Development Bank (NDB) Dilma Rousseff, President of the World Bank Ajay Banga, Director&hellip;

China expands major military drills around Taiwan
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The Defense Ministry in Taiwan on Wednesday said that it had detected 53 Chinese aircraft and 19 ships near the island over a 24-hour period.The latest movement of Chinese aircraft and vessels around&hellip;

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China’s top leaders and policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 as they brace for higher trade tariffs in a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States. The&hellip;

Li Qiang Holds Talks with Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli
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Wang Huning Meets with a CPV Delegation
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Russia says Ukraine attacked car carrying UN nuclear experts on December 10
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III Presidential Decree on human rights and rule of law
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The Northwestern Regions of Libya Affected by Severe Weather Event on 5 & 6 December 2024
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The heavy amounts of rain also led to the closure of the highway in Tripoli and the flow of valleys in its southern part and in Al-Qarbouli, Tarhuna, Garian, Benwlid and Zliten. The floods submerged&hellip;

Man’s dead body found floating in Kineti River in Torit County
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What does fall of Assad mean for the Middle East and the West?
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Rebels take over 70% of Syria, as Israeli strikes on country's military sites terrifies residents
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Leading Syrian rebel faction has remained silent about Israeli strikes on Syrian government military infrastructure; Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in the northwest and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in&hellip;

Australian police launch special operation over increased antisemitic attacks
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11 December 2024, 08:54Several incidents have taken place in Sydney and Melbourne this year. Australian federal police have launched a special operation to investigate an increase in antisemitic&hellip;

Why North Korea’s ambitious satellite plans have come crashing down to Earth
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As 2024 draws to a close, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears highly unlikely to make good on his plans to launch three more military spy satellites this year, but according to one expert, that&hellip;

Shock claim: Abrams tanks ‘not the best fit’ for Ukraine war
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Fact-Finding Mission: Experts Say Evidence May Open the Door to Iran’s Prosecution
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Dozens of civilians killed in two days of intense fighting in Sudan
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More people killed in North Darfur and Greater Khartoum attacks as fighting between the army and the RSF turns bloodier.Dozens of people have been killed over two days in Sudan as fighting between the&hellip;

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On December 5, 2024, Vice President Han Zheng met with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez in Beijing.Han Zheng said that China and Venezuela are good friends who trust each other&hellip;

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Politico picks Meloni as most influential person in Europe
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US envoy: Taliban policies deepen suffering in Afghanistan
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Rina Amiri, the U.S. special envoy for human rights and Afghan women, marked Human Rights Day by condemning the Taliban’s policies, which she said have exacerbated the suffering of Afghanistan’s&hellip;

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking car used to carry UN nuclear experts on Dec 10
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Archipelago of Resistance: The Philippines Is Rising to Meet the China Threat, But It Has a Crucial Year Ahead
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Of all the flashpoints facing the Trump administration on Jan. 20, 2025, China’s campaign of intimidation and maritime occupation in the South China Sea may prove the most concerning for U.S.&hellip;

Kazakhstan, China intend to strengthen control over mutually supplied goods
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 11. Kazakhstan and China are strengthening control over mutually supplied goods by signing a work plan to enhance the security of mutual trade, Trend reports. A meeting&hellip;

Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu Meets with UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan
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Israeli army raids currency exchange shops in Ramallah
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Anadolu captures Israel’s expanding Syria occupation
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Zhao Leji Meets with Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli
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On December 3, 2024, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) Zhao Leji met with Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Beijing.Zhao Leji said that China and Nepal&hellip;

Zhao Leji Meets with President of the Cambodian People's Party and President of the Senate of Cambodia Samdech Techo…
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US' Biden calls Trump’s tariff plans 'major mistake'
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France condemns gang violence in Haiti that killed over 180
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ISTANBUL France condemned the gang attacks in Haiti, its former colony in the Caribbean, which claimed the lives of 187 people in recent violent incidents."France condemns in the strongest possible&hellip;

Syria's ethnic and religious groups explained
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The role of civilian experts in strengthening global security discussed at the Foreign Ministry
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On 10 December 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting of the Advisory Council on the participation of civilian experts from Latvia in international civilian missions led by international&hellip;

Kyrgyzstan ratifies agreement with IsDB for religion-compliant housing financing
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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, December 11. Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Zhaparov has signed a law ratifying an agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on the "Financing Affordable&hellip;

Satellite images show Russian forces still at Syrian air base, navy anchored offshore
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Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have rapidly taken control of the whole country in only 11 days, but they are treading cautiously when it comes to the naval and airports under Russian&hellip;

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Evacuation orders and warnings have gone out to 20,000 residents in the US state of California as a so-called Franklin Fire spreads in the Malibu area. Fire officials say strong winds are complicating&hellip;

How a Chinese firm ran a billion-euro carbon credit scam
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German authorities approved dozens of climate projects in China that allowed firms to receive carbon credits. A DW and ZDF investigation found that these projects are likely fake and part of a large&hellip;

Bangladesh and India move to dial down post-Hasina tensions
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DHAKA -- India-Bangladesh ties have sharply deteriorated since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ouster this summer, aggravated by New Delhi granting the deposed leader asylum and claims of a "genocide"&hellip;

U.S. announces $20 billion loan to Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets
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The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a $20 billion loan to Ukraine, to be repaid using interest from frozen Russian assets.“These funds – paid for by the windfall proceeds earned from Russia’s&hellip;

BHP, Rio Tinto face sexual harassment class actions in Australia
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Melbourne, Australia — Global mining giants BHP Group and Rio Tinto are facing class actions alleging widespread and systemic sexual harassment at Australian mine sites, law firm JGA Saddler said on&hellip;

Egyptian FM to visit China
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BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty will visit China and co-chair the China-Egypt foreign ministers' strategic dialogue from&hellip;

Philippine vice president says prepared to face impeachment complaints
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ANKARA Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte stated Wednesday that she is prepared to face impeachment proceedings amid a widening rift within the ruling coalition.Two impeachment complaints were&hellip;

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Africa: Birth Registration Increases, but 150 Million Children Still 'Invisible'
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A new report from the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reveals significant progress in ending the problem of the "invisible" millions of babies each year who go unregistered. Nearly eight in 10 children&hellip;

Africa: Over 1 in 5 Adults Worldwide Has a Genital Herpes Infection - WHO
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Africa: Partnership Established to Advance WHO's Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases 2021-2030
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The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further expand their partnership to promote access to&hellip;

VOA Kurdish: US military official visits Syria, Iraq to assess operations
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U.S. Central Command commander General Michael Eric Kurilla visited Syria and Iraq to assess ongoing operations against Islamic State, the first visit of a senior U.S. military official since the fall&hellip;

Five men to appear in Amsterdam court after attack on Israeli football fans
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The trial opened Wednesday of five suspects facing charges including one of attempted manslaughter after last month's hit-and-run attacks in Amsterdam on Israeli football supporters that shocked the&hellip;

Increasing Baku-Astrakhan flights to boost economic ties, says Russian governor
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The governor of Russia’s Astrakhan region, Igor Babushkin, has proposed increasing the frequency of direct flights between Baku and Astrakhan to five times a week to strengthen economic ties with&hellip;

Libyan Financial Information Unit launches its new website.
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Tripoli, 11 December 2024 (Lana) - The Libyan Financial Information Unit at the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) launched its new website to enhance transparency and raise awareness in the area of&hellip;

Kyrgyzstan utilizes Azerbaijan's satellite solutions for natural disaster risk assessment
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 11. As part of its cooperation with the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, the Space Agency of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos) has provided satellite-based digital&hellip;

Iran Leader: US, Israel orchestrated events in Syria
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Addressing a large crowd on Wednesday, Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized while a neighboring country of Syria has played a clear role, the main conspirators and command centers are located in the US and&hellip;

Belarus to Host Russian Hypersonic Missiles Following Nuclear Deal with Moscow
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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko announced on Monday that his country now hosts dozens of Russian nuclear weapons, as part of a broader agreement with Moscow for the deployment of Russia's&hellip;

IDF expedites strengthening of Syria buffer zone with October 7 as model
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The IDF is accelerating its "New East" project and adding new combat engineering elements along the international border in the Golan Heights to prevent the scenario of armed terrorists infiltrating&hellip;

India start-up faces backlash over workplace stress stunt
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Germany: Scholz paves the way for snap elections
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will present on Wednesday the formal application for a vote of confidence in his government. This is the first step on the road to snap elections scheduled for&hellip;

In war-struck Majdal Shams, Assad’s fall sparks hope for Israel’s Druze
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MAJDAL SHAMS — The fence in the valley on the edge of this Golan Heights Druze town used to be known as the “shouting fence,” where people on the Israeli side and their relatives and friends on the&hellip;

Kazakh FM meets ambassadors of Arab states to discuss key areas of cooperation
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The meeting participants focused on the ways to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation, and had a constructive exchange of views on the international and regional issues. Furthermore, the&hellip;

Motorists advised to avoid Lebombo-Ressano Garcia border crossing
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Trump advances ‘America First’ with key picks
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ISTANBUL US President-elect Donald Trump unveiled a series of high-profile appointments Tuesday night on Truth Social, signaling his administration’s focus on strengthening diplomatic ties, reshaping&hellip;

Air strike on North Darfur market kills more than 100, says lawyers' group
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 31 Palestinians in Gaza
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CAIRO: Israeli strikes in the northern and central Gaza Strip on Wednesday killed at least 31 Palestinians, most of them in Beit Lahiya town in the north of the enclave, medics said.Health officials&hellip;

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 31 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
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Israeli strikes in the northern and central Gaza Strip on Wednesday killed at least 31 Palestinians, most of them in Beit Lahiya town in the north of the enclave, medics said. Health officials said an&hellip;

US welcomes ex-Israeli min Gallant despite ICC arrest warrant
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TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The US has welcomed Yoav Gallant on its soil, despite the former Israeli war minister facing an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and&hellip;

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New fitness tracker highlights North Korea’s social divide
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South Korean police blocked from raid on president's office
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SEOUL – South Korean police said Wednesday that security guards were blocking a raid on President Yoon Suk Yeol's offices to investigate his brief imposition of martial law.Yoon is already banned from&hellip;

VOA Kurdish: After 12 years, family confirms son is alive in Damascus jail
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A family came to the Duhok refugee camp in Iraqi Kurdistan at the start of the Syrian civil war 12 years ago. The father works as a car mechanic, and his wife is a tailor. Although they survived the&hellip;

VOA Kurdish: With divided loyalties, Kirkuk, Iraq, watches the situation in Syria
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Kirkuk is a city with many ethnic and religious divisions, and they’ve all been watching the situation unfold in Syria. Different groups in Kirkuk have different loyalties: Shiites support Assad.&hellip;

Four civilians killed by SDF in E. Aleppo, December 9, 2024
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Biden administration plans to toughen sanctions on Russian oil before Trump takes office — Bloomberg
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The Biden administration is considering stricter sanctions on Russian oil, with plans to implement them before Donald Trump takes office, Bloomberg reports.This marks a shift for the administration,&hellip;

Amid rumours of a love triangle, Donald Trump Jr’s fiancee is appointed ambassador to Greece
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South Africa: Epileptic Woman Has to Sleep On Concrete Floor At Hospital
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Eastern Cape health department says Uitenhage Provincial Hospital has too few beds for increased demand A mother from KwaNobuhle in Kariega says her sickly daughter has been sleeping on a thin blanket&hellip;

Africa: Prosper Africa Closes Investment Deals to Create Jobs and Drive Economic Growth
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Prosper Africa announces its support in facilitating several healthcare investments and partnerships involving U.S. firms and investors that are driving growth, innovation, and opportunities across&hellip;

Nigeria: Govt Keen On 2035 Global TB Target - First Lady
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The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday assured that the federal government remained committed to achieving global tuberculosis targets by 2035. She, however, said for the country to achieve&hellip;

Nigeria: Lagos Health Workers Begin Three-Day Strike
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VOA Kurdish: Fighting continues between armed groups in northern Syria
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While Syrians in Damascus and abroad are celebrating the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, fighting continues in parts of the country. Freelance journalist Ridwan Bezar, from Kobani in northern Syria,&hellip;

VOA Kurdish: Israeli strikes on Syrian military bases target weapons
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Israel has pounded military bases across Syria with strikes targeting weapons depots to prevent equipment from falling into the hands of hostile parties. Targets included the Qamishli international&hellip;

Taliban move to dismiss female university staff, sources say
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KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban have ordered female administrative staff at universities to step down and nominate male replacements within three days or face dismissal, according to three sources&hellip;

London: 5 Kurdish activists released on parole, one faces arrest warrant
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On 27 November, seven Kurds were detained during raids on the Kurdish Community Centre (KCC) and private homes in London. The detentions were made under the UK's anti-terrorism legislation, and those&hellip;

Boy named Fadi Salim killed by a shell in E. Aleppo, December 12, 2024
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New steel industry plans in the pipeline for 2025
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State interventions to help salvage the steel industry have so far failed to improve its long-term viability and a new strategy is being prepared, which should be ready in the first half of 2025,&hellip;

Congo patients with ‘mysterious illness’ test positive for malaria
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Middle East conflicts stir safety fears for Europe's airline pilots
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VOA Creole: Gang massacre in Haiti sparks widespread condemnation
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The armed gang attack that killed more than 180 people, many of them elderly, over the weekend in Haiti's Cite Soliel area has sparked widespread condemnation. U.S. State Department official Brian&hellip;

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to visit China
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Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty will visit China and co-chair the China-Egypt foreign ministers' strategic dialogue on December 12 and 13 at the&hellip;

‘The Turkish government is not allowing them to cross the border’ – Syrian man in Ireland on…
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European Defence: disunited in adversity
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“NATO is at best a zombie entity – one that still looks alive but is far from fully functional”, warns Garry Kasparov, the chess grandmaster-turned-political activist, in Germany's Die Welt newspaper.&hellip;

Koury meets with Zubi and Trabelsi.
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Tripoli, 11 December 2024 (Lana) Acting Head of the UNSMIL, Stephanie Koury, held a meeting yesterday with Deputy Minister of Defense Brigadier General Abdel Salam Zubi. The mission said on its&hellip;

One of Last Representatives of a Russian Indigenous People Died Near Kursk
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A post that appeared on the VKontakte (VK) social media site, Russia’s Facebook equivalent, underlined yet another of the hidden tragedies of President Vladimir Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine. It was&hellip;

Ukraine sent drones to Syrian rebels ahead of Assad’s overthrow — The Washington Post
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Ukraine provided military support to Syrian opposition groups shortly before the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, The Washington Post reports, citing unnamed sources.According to the publication,&hellip;

Natural disasters kill 14 more in Indonesia
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VOA Spanish: Assad's fall shows vulnerability of authoritarianism in Latin America, say analysts
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The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria demonstrates the vulnerability of authoritarian governments such as those in Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba, according to analysts, who question the current&hellip;

Civil society activist urges end to HIV stigma, discrimination in South Sudan
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A Juba-based civil society activist, Peter Garang, who doubles as the Executive Director of the Network of AIDS Service Organizations of South Sudan (NASOSS) has called on the Government of South&hellip;

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South Korea ex-minister attempts suicide using underwear over failed martial law
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Hagia Sophia: The Iconic Dome is being dismantled
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UAE reacts to Syria's political, military developments
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Two days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria due to a terrorist attack, the UAE Foreign Ministry released a statement on Wednesday, highlighting that it is closely monitoring the&hellip;

Former Defense Minister's Suicide Attempt Escalates South Korea's Political Crisis
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South Korean police conducted a raid on President Yoon Suk Yeol's office in Seoul on Wednesday as part of an escalating investigation into his controversial martial law declaration. The raid followed&hellip;

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25 more Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on 2 houses in Gaza
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That the three Baltic states are the most tech-savvy administrations in emerging Europe will come as a surprise to nobody. Less well-known is that Moldova and Ukraine are leading the charge to catch&hellip;

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law case
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SEOUL--An official says former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed to do so. Shin Yong Hae, commissioner general of the Korea Correctional Service, told lawmakers&hellip;

Tajikistan, UAE strengthen financial ties with new MoU
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DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, December 11. The National Bank of Tajikistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and information exchange with the Central Bank of the UAE, Trend&hellip;

US finally approves $20bn contribution to the G7's $50bn Ukraine loan
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After months of wrangling, the US finally released a $20bn loan to Ukraine on December 10, funded by profits from Russia’s frozen $300bn reserve assets, as part of a broader G7 $50bn loan to Ukraine,&hellip;

EBRD applauds reduction in NPL of Hungarian banks
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Hungary saw the largest reduction in the volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) among the 17 Central and Eastern European economies, according to a report by the European Bank for Reconstruction and&hellip;

Palestine's Charge de Affairs congratulates Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on her electoral win
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Rawalpindi [Pakistan], December 11 (ANI): Palestine embassy Charge de affairs Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer said he met Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at her residence to congratulate her on her victory&hellip;

Bison in the Headlights
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The bison was killed on the edge of the ancient forest. The villagers found it in the morning, a half-ton of muscle and bone knocked out on the tarmac. Bison are a common enough sight on these roads&hellip;

All town councils get top banding for governance, except Bishan-Toa Payoh
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SINGAPORE – Nearly all town councils here received a green rating, the highest score, for their corporate governance in the latest town council management report (TCMR). Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council&hellip;

The 50 ordinary men accused in mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot
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Prosecutors have based their sentencing demands to the court on aggravating factors. How many times the defendants came to the Pelicot home, whether they touched Gisèle Pelicot sexually, and if they&hellip;

Ukraine races to develop its own long-range weapons to counter Russia
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Examples of the Ukrainian-made drone-missile Peklo, meaning "Hell," during an exhibition in Kyiv on Friday. (Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters) KYIV — As Ukrainian officials brace for what could be severe&hellip;

France begins withdrawing military troops from Chad
1 hour ago

France's military presence in Chad has ended following the departure of two combat jets and a tanker aeroplane from the capital N'Djamena. Issued on: 11/12/2024 - 08:12 1 min "France is putting an end&hellip;

US finally approves it $20bn contribution to the G7 $50bn Ukraine loan
1 hour ago

After months of wrangling, the US finally released a $20bn loan to Ukraine on December 10, funded by profits from Russia’s frozen $300bn reserve assets, as part of a broader G7 $50bn loan to Ukraine,&hellip;

Jihadist rebels capture eastern Syria’s Deir Ezzor from US-backed, Kurdish-led force
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Insurgents who overthrew the Syrian government said Tuesday that they have wrested control of the eastern city of Deir Ezzor after intense battles with a Kurdish-led, US-backed force. Hassan Abdul&hellip;

FIFA to confirm soccer 2030, 2034 World Cup hosts, amid bids controversies
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FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 men’s World Cups on Wednesday, with a three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal to be awarded the former and the latter&hellip;

How Russia is losing out in the Middle East
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Russia’s 2015 intervention to prop up Syria’s autocrat briefly restored some of its big-power luster, but the Kremlin’s quest is collapsing. Aleppo international airport, Dec. 2, 2024: Armed groups&hellip;

S’pore’s urban rejuvenation schemes should be extended but fine-tuning needed: Experts
1 hour ago

SINGAPORE - Two urban rejuvenation schemes of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) reached the end of their five-year term in late November, and industry experts say the initiatives, which have led&hellip;

Monarch butterflies are recommended for protected status
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Federal wildlife officials proposed Tuesday that monarch butterflies receive protection as a threatened species. A monarch butterfly rests on the ground at the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in Pacific&hellip;

Over 50 illegal Ethiopian mining companies encroach into South Sudan
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The Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Gola Boyoi Gola, has raised an alarm over the presence of more than 50 illegal Ethiopian mining companies operating in the Raad&hellip;

Bloody Massacre Kills over 22 from Tarabeesh Family Near Kamal Adwan
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DayofPal– The Israeli occupation forces committed a bloody massacre early Wednesday morning after targeting a three-story house sheltering 30 displaced people in northern Gaza Strip. According to&hellip;

Malaysia Health Ministry urged to investigate case of baby’s body kept in freezer
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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional MPs are calling on the Health Ministry to investigate claims that a private hospital kept a baby’s body in a freezer for over two weeks. Muhammad Adham&hellip;

A Lebanese man who spent 32 years in Syrian prisons is welcomed home
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CHEKKA, Lebanon -- Suheil Hamwi spent 32 years in a Syrian prison, and now, after an offensive by insurgents that toppled the government of Bashar Assad, he's finally returned to his

US defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he's confident about greater…
1 hour ago

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities among the United States, Australia and Japan as he observed joint exercises showcasing their closer&hellip;

Israel bombs hundreds of sites across Syria
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Israel said on Tuesday it had bombed more than 350 military sites in Syria during the previous 48 hours, targeting "most of the strategic weapons stockpiles” in the country. Israeli Prime Minister&hellip;

The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones's Infowars rejected by judge
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Judge Lopez said the court-appointed bankruptcy trustee who ran the auction made "a good-faith error".Instead of quickly asking for final offers in the auction they should have encouraged more bidding&hellip;

Today’s Science Skepticism Goes Back to the Scientific Revolution
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Tate Artist Excluded from Tate for Turner Prize Leaflet
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The Tate Modern has barred artist, Edgeworth Johnstone from entering the gallery because of leaflets about the Tate Turner Prize in his bag. Visitors beware: this leaflet is not allowed in Tate&hellip;

Chilling Warnings for Syria: When Foreign Interventions Go Bad
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Photograph Source: Voice of America – Public Domain The reports through Western presses read rather familiarly. Joyful residents taking selfies on abandoned, sullen tanks. Armed men ebullient and&hellip;

The Need for an Enemy
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Authoritarian leaders, like many others, need an enemy. Hitler’s enemy was the Jews (among others); for Netanyahu, it’s been the Palestinians, and for

When Rights Become Privileges: Is the Constitution Becoming Optional?
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“Rights aren’t rights if someone can take them away. They’re privileges. That’s all we’ve ever had in this country is a ‘Bill of Temporary Privileges.’

The Ousting of the Brutal Assad Regime Brings Euphoria and More Questions
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Image, Youtube screenshot. “There are indications that it was unarmed civil resistance led by the resurgent popular committees and local councils, which initially came to the fore in the early&hellip;

Taiwan demands China ends military activity in nearby waters
1 hour ago

Taiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters.Wednesday’s demand said the activity is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and&hellip;

Death toll from Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia rises to six, officials say
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The death toll from a Russian missile strike that destroyed a clinic in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Tuesday has risen to six, while four more people remain under the rubble, the regional&hellip;

South Korean police raid president's office
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South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol's office on Wednesday as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gathered pace. Prison authorities, meanwhile, said the country's&hellip;

Reverend Bitrus Yahi Spends Over 10 Years In Boko Haram's Captivity As Family Makes Fresh…
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The family of Reverend Bitrus Yahi, a pastor with the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN), is again appealing to the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government and well meaning Nigerians to&hellip;

Sudan again tops International Rescue Committee crises watchlist
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UNITED NATIONS — Sudan - for the second year in a row - topped a 2025 watchlist of global humanitarian crises released Wednesday by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) aid organization, followed&hellip;

Russian MP calls to admit Iran into CSTO bloc
1 hour ago

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – A Russian lawmaker has suggested that the issue of admitting Iran to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a post-Soviet Russia-led security bloc, be looked at.

Trump Takes Aim at BRICS and the Global Economy
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Donald Trump, a man who never shied from bold declarations, has once again turned the global stage into a theater of economic brinkmanship. His target:

Letter from London: Striking Home and Away
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I don’t know if it was murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson or not, but I saw Taxi Driver again for the first time in years. Watching Robert De

As Syria’s regime collapses, Erdogan eyes victory over the Kurds
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FOR ALMOST a decade, Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, having given up hope of regime change in Syria, focused instead on keeping the country’s Kurdish minority in check. Over and over, he&hellip;

Russian officials report damage from Ukrainian air attacks in Bryansk, Rostov
1 hour ago

Russian officials said Wednesday that Ukrainian aerial attacks caused damage in two regions along the Russia-Ukraine border. Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Telegram that a drone attack&hellip;

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Lauds Uganda-Egypt Partnership in Security and Health Cooperation
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The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the strengthening partnership between Uganda and Egypt, describing it as vital for regional stability and development. Gen.&hellip;

Nigeria: Nigeria Requires Sustained Investment to Meet TB Targets - Remi Tinubu
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TB remains a leading cause of death in Nigeria, with the country ranking 6th globally and first in Africa. Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday, said for Nigeria to achieve the global&hellip;

Pakstan: Rawalpindi faces severe gas crisis, supply disruptions reported
1 hour ago

Representative image (Image/Reuters) Rawalpindi [Pakistan], December 11 (ANI): Rawalpindi is going through a severe gas crisis, with supply disruptions reported in 70 per cent of the city's areas as&hellip;

Biden touts his economic record, urges Trump to 'build on this progress'
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Satellite Art Show presents itself as alternative to Art Basel Miami
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New Syria PM calls for 'stability and calm'
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Syria's new transitional prime minister on Tuesday said it was time for "stability and calm" in the country, two days after longtime president Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels in a lightning&hellip;

Philippines Will Not Deploy Navy in Stand-offs With China, Marcos Says
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The Philippines will not send its navy to the South China Sea in response to recent frictions with China, the country’s President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said yesterday, claiming that such a move would&hellip;

Nigeria: Breaking the Stigma of Male Victims of GBV
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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in six men will experience some form of GBV in their lifetime. For decades, the narrative around Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has been dominated by&hellip;

Zimbabwe: U.S. Ambassador Hails Progress Made in HIV Fight
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U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ms Pamela Tremont has hailed the milestones made in the country in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Ambassador Tremont visited Marondera Provincial Hospital which supports&hellip;

S. Korean police say raided presidential office
1 hour ago

South Korean police raided the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday as a probe widens into his failed attempt to impose martial law. "Raids were also being conducted at the offices of the&hellip;

Ron Johnson Nominated as US Ambassador to Mexico
1 hour ago

"Socalj" for Borderland BeatJohnson served as the ambassador to El Salvador from 2019 to 2021. Trump also cited Johnson's more than 20 years of experience with the CIA and military career as a Green&hellip;

South Korea’s Yoon seeks to fight on as probes mount
1 hour ago

SEOUL – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol looks set to fight on rather than step down early as probes deepen into his martial law declaration and another likely impeachment bid looms. Mr Yoon would&hellip;

Breaking | The Onion's controversial purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars stopped by US judge
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A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Tuesday stopped the parody news site the Onion from buying conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars website, ruling that a bankruptcy auction did not result in the best&hellip;

Rural resurrection: A Greek village leans into faith in fight against demographic collapse
1 hour ago

FOURNA, Greece -- Fourna, home to 180 people and hidden in the fir-tree covered mountains of central Greece, is a vanishing village that is determined to keep its place on the map.A winding four-hour&hellip;

Inquest hears coroner’s unease over cross-border transfer of sick baby following heart op
1 hour ago

Tragic infant’s move to Belfast from Dublin will be raised with Health Department at Stormont after staff in Royal expressed concerns during inquest

Investigators suspect killer in string of cold case murders
1 hour ago

Former parks department worker suspected in disappearances and murders stretching back five decades

Thai teacher sentenced to 111 years in jail for abusing underage boy
1 hour ago

Representative. Thailand has sentenced a man to over 100 years in prison for grooming and sexually assaulting an underage boy A 32-year-old school teache

China deploys over 90 ships around Taiwan, says Taipei
1 hour ago

China is deploying dozens of ships in its biggest maritime mobilisation around Taiwan in years, Taipei said on Tuesday, after Beijing voiced fury at President Lai Ching-te’s recent visit to the United&hellip;

France, UK call on Iran to halt nuclear escalation
1 hour ago

Britain, France and Germany on Tuesday pressed Iran to “immediately halt its nuclear escalation” after the UN nuclear watchdog reported Tehran had sharply stepped up uranium enrichment activity. “We,&hellip;

Turkey expands border crossing facilities
1 hour ago

Turkey has expanded its border crossing capacities to accommodate the surge in Syrian refugees seeking to return home, the interior minister said. Hundreds flocked to Turkey’s southern border with&hellip;

RAGOZIN: Does the exiled Russian opposition have a future?
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One the eve of the Russian antiwar and anti-Putin march in Berlin held on November 17, Ukrainian ambassador to Germany Oleksiy Makeiev made a point by publishing an op-ed in Die Zeit in which he&hellip;

Iran News in Brief – December 11, 2024
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UPDATE: 7:00 AM CET Human Rights Cause

Taiwan says China flew 53 military aircraft around the island
1 hour ago

ISTANBULTaiwan’s Defense Ministry said that China flew at least 53 military aircraft around the island on Wednesday.The ministry said in a statement that it detected 53 aircraft and 11 warships of the&hellip;

Xi Jinping Meets with Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe
1 hour ago

On the morning of September 2, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe, who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the&hellip;

First Assad, next Lukashenko?
1 hour ago

GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING. This is a definitely-not-hungover Eddy Wax, recovering from our black-tie event last night where we unveiled POLITICO’s list of the 28 most powerful people in Europe for the&hellip;

US Navy defeats Houthi attacks in Gulf of Aden for second time in weeks
1 hour ago

U.S. Navy destroyers shot down Houthi missiles and drones for the second time in a month, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday.The USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and USS O’Kane (DDG 77) successfully&hellip;

ANALYSIS: One of Last Representatives of a Russian Indigenous People Died Near Kursk
1 hour ago

A post that appeared on the VKontakte (VK) social media site, Russia’s Facebook equivalent, underlined yet another of the hidden tragedies of President Vladimir Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine. It was&hellip;

Optimistic messages and conflicting reports: 'Not there yet' on hostage deal
1 hour ago

Senior Israeli officials have been informed that Hamas is interested in a cease-fire and hostage deal but there are still gaps, including the number of hostages who will be released in the first&hellip;

Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
1 hour ago

BRASILIA, Brazil -- The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread deforestation mainly driven by cattle farming has turned&hellip;

Rashid Centre students attend Christmas tree lighting event
1 hour ago

A group of students from Rashid Centre for People of Determination, their families and others have attended the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at a local hotel in Dubai and became part of the&hellip;

Tajikistan to assume chairmanship of CIS Health Cooperation Council in 2025
1 hour ago

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, December 11. Tajikistan's Ministry of Health will assume the chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Health Cooperation Council in 2025, Trend reports via&hellip;

Latest news bulletin | December 11th – Morning
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Updated: 11/12/2024 - 7:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Asian stocks are mixed ahead of key U.S. inflation data
1 hour ago

HONG KONG--Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. indexes drifted lower on Tuesday ahead of an update on U.S. consumer inflation due later in the day. U.S. futures were little changed and oil&hellip;

Zelenskyy urges allies for 10-12 more Patriot systems to fully protect Ukraine skies
1 hour ago

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies on Tuesday (10 December) to provide 10-12 more Patriot air defence systems that he said would fully protect its skies, after a Russian missile&hellip;

Survey: 44% of Ukrainians Trust Trump, Surpassing Most European Leaders
1 hour ago

A recent survey by the New Europe Center, published on December 10, reveals that 44.6% of Ukrainians trust U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, although this is around 10 percentage points lower than&hellip;

Cat sanctuary meets target to rescue Ukraine lions
1 hour ago

A wild cat sanctuary rescuing lions from war-torn Ukraine has met its fundraising target to help provide "forever homes" for the animals.The Big Cat Sanctuary, based in Smarden, near Ashford in Kent,&hellip;

'We have to hit small-boat smugglers hard'
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The number of migrants in the coastal areas of Belgium peaked in 2020, according to the governor of the Province of West-Flanders, Carl Decaluwé.Four years ago, he said, between 5,000 and 6,000 people&hellip;

Turkey attacks northern Syria
1 hour ago

The so-called department of energy affiliated with the Syrian Kurdish democratic forces (SDF) announced that Turkish fighter jets targeted the Tishrin dam located in Manbij yesterday.The department&hellip;

New International Airport Starts Passenger Flights to East and North Regions
1 hour ago

The second phase of the gradual transition of Angolan Airlines (TAAG)'s commercial passenger flights, from António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN), starts Tuesday, with the Saurimo/Dundo/&hellip;

DPRK Players Bag Gold Medals at 2024 IWF World Championships
1 hour ago

Pyongyang, December 11 (KCNA) -- DPRK players proved successful at the 2024 International Weightlifting Federation World Championships. Kim Il Gyong lifted 108kg in snatch, 141kg in jerk (new world&hellip;

Xi warns 'no winners' in US-China trade war amid economic struggles
1 hour ago

Chinese President Xi Jinping has cautioned that trade wars between the United States and China will yield "no winners" as tensions between the two countries escalate ahead of a new presidential term&hellip;

MIT Faces Backlash After Suspension Of Indian-Origin Student For Pro-Palestine Essay | What We Know
1 hour ago

Iyengar, who also serves as the magazine's chief editor, wrote an article titled "On Pacifism," which featured imagery and language that “could be interpreted as a call for more violent or destructive&hellip;

Standard Bank warns of financial strain after festive early payday splurge
1 hour ago

Standard Bank has warned that the 49-day gap between early December and January’s payday, combined with heavy festive season and Black Friday spending, will put financial strain on consumers, leaving&hellip;

Hougang murder victim was mother of 3; family travelling to S’pore today
1 hour ago

SINGAPORE - The woman killed in a vicious knife attack in Hougang on Dec 10 has been identified as Viet national Dao Thi Hong, a 34-year-old mother of three young children. According to Vietnamese&hellip;

16 months’ jail for traveller caught with 58 Indian star tortoises at Changi Airport
1 hour ago

SINGAPORE - A man was in India when he agreed to help a friend transport a piece of luggage to Indonesia after the latter claimed that it contained women’s clothing. However, the bag contained 58&hellip;

New loss and damage fund boss urged to keep costs down
1 hour ago

With just $69 million in the bank account of the fledgling loss and damage fund so far, its new executive director was urged to keep running costs as low as possible at his first board meeting this&hellip;

Israel's Netanyahu testifies in high-profile corruption trial
1 hour ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen at the Tel Aviv courthouse in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Dec. 10, 2024. [Photo/Reuven Kastro/JINI via Xinhua]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&hellip;

Russia seemingly pulling forces from Syria after fall of Assad regime
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Russia has seemingly begun pulling its forces from Syria following the fall of the Assad regime over the weekend, satellite imagery suggests.Syrian rebels seized the capital, Damascus, on Sunday after&hellip;

Sharjah issues guidelines on conditional release of convicts
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Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), presided over a meeting of the Council at the Ruler’s&hellip;

MoU deepens UAE-Philippines cultural ties
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The UAE Ministry of Culture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Republic of the Philippines to enhance bilateral ties,&hellip;

India Will Carve Its Own Path
1 hour ago

For more than a decade, the United States’ Asia policy has been consumed with one issue: the rise of China. President Joe Biden’s views did not fully align with those of President Barack Obama, and&hellip;

Kyrgyz parliament approves draft law on national digital currency
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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, December 11. The Constitutional Law, State Structure, Judicial and Legal Issues, and Parliamentary Regulations Committee of the Kyrgyz Parliament has approved the draft law on the&hellip;

Rajavi congratulates the people of Syria, Iran, and all the peoples of the region on the overthrow of the Syrian…
1 hour ago

On behalf of the Iranian people and the Iranian Resistance, Maryam Rajavi (pictured), the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), congratulated the people of Syria,&hellip;

North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus
1 hour ago

North Korea is set to fully resume its passenger rail service with Russia after a five-year hiatus next week, Russia’s railways operator has announced, following several trial runs since last summer.&hellip;

Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, says UN report
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File photo: The United Nations headquarters building is pictured though a window with the UN logo in the foreground in the Manhattan borough of New York August 15, 2014. Human trafficking has risen&hellip;

Morning Briefing: Dec. 11, 2024
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ISTANBUL Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Wednesday with, including the UN warning Israel against violations of Syrian territory, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan remarks&hellip;

The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars stopped by US judge
1 hour ago

The Onion won a November auction for Infowars, but Alex Jones and his company challenged the sale, claiming the process was unfairly influenced by the Onion's support from families who won large&hellip;

Algeria, Oman condemn Israel's seizure of buffer zone in Syria’s Golan Heights
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ISTANBUL Algeria and Oman released statements Tuesday condemning Israel’s seizure of a demilitarized buffer zone in Syria's Golan Heights following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.In a written&hellip;

Why is Israel attacking Syria?
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After the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, Israel has been encroaching on its neighbour’s territory.Since al-Assad’s dramatic flight to Russia on Sunday, Israel has attacked Syria more than times 400&hellip;

Free State’s helium gamble: A new energy frontier?
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The province is home to the biggest gas and helium project in the country. Will it speed up the shift towards renewable energy sources, or could it potentially hinder progress? Refilwe Mochoari&hellip;

Surge in Violence Leaves Families Homeless
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In Luuq district, in the southern region of Gedo in Somalia, daily life was violently interrupted when clan clashes left hundreds of families uprooted and their homes reduced to ashes. Families in the&hellip;

North Korea slams Yoon's martial law move, brands it 'insane'
1 hour ago

North Korea has strongly condemned South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law declaration, describing it as an “insane” act reminiscent of military dictatorship. In an editorial&hellip;

Russia tie-up sparks fears of modernized North Korean defense industry
1 hour ago

North Korea shocked the world by sending more than 10,000 troops to Russia for its war against Ukraine — Pyongyang’s first deployment of troops for large-scale combat since the end of the Korean War&hellip;

Martial Law In South Korea Leads To Political Crisis, Ex-Defence Minister Attempts Suicide After Arrest
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The commissioner general of the Korea Correctional Service, Shin Yong Hae, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. He told lawmakers that Kim tried to take his own life at a detention center in Seoul. He&hellip;

Xi highlights open world economy
1 hour ago

By Xu Wei (China Daily) 13:43, December 11, 2024 President Xi Jinping and heads of major international economic organizations, who attended the"1+10" Dialogue, pose for a photo on Tuesday in Beijing.&hellip;

Saudi Crown Prince, Canada PM talk latest Ddevelopments in Palestine and Syria
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Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud discussed Tuesday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ways to boost...

Saudi mountain hotel starts to take bookings
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Dubai: Want to stay inside of a mountain? That’s right, inside of one and not on top or on the slope. It’s now possible for visitors heading out to Saudi Arabia, with bookings opening for the ‘Desert&hellip;

India, Nicaragua sign agreements to implement Quick Impact Projects
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Indian Ambassador to Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica Sumit Seth and the Foreign Minister of Nicaragua, Valdrack Jaentschke (Image: X@IndiainPanama) Managua [Nicaragua], December 11 (ANI): Indian&hellip;

S Korea's Yoon apologises for martial law order ahead of impeachment vote
1 hour ago

South Korea's president has said he's "very sorry" for causing public anxiety and inconvenience with his declaration of martial law earlier this week, and promised not to make another attempt to&hellip;

North Korea reports for 1st time on failed martial law attempt in South Korea
1 hour ago

ISTANBUL North Korean state media on Wednesday reported for the first time about South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law on Dec. 3.While blaming Yoon for causing&hellip;

‘Kidnappers gave me alcohol, forced me down the shaft at ...
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A suspected illegal miner who was one of more than 100 men rescued from an abandoned mine in Sabie, Mpumalanga has claimed "kidnappers" plied him with alcohol and promised him a job, only to take him&hellip;

In aid-starved Afghanistan, relief workers fight a forgotten hunger crisis
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MALNOURISHED CHILDRENThe U.N.’s World Food Program, a major food aid distributor that plays a vital role in Afghanistan, says a lack of funding means it will reach just over six million hungry people&hellip;

Australia’s new chequebook diplomacy in the Pacific
1 hour ago

Sam Roggeveen confidently declares “Australia effectively closes off any possibility of Chinese military basing” in the Pacific with deals such as the Nauru and Tuvalu treaties. And this seems to make&hellip;

Ma Ying-jeou to lead delegation of Taiwan youth to visit mainland
1 hour ago

BEIJING, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of young people from Taiwan led by Ma Ying-jeou will visit the mainland from Dec. 18 to 26, a mainland spokesperson announced on Wednesday. The delegation&hellip;

Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says
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Human trafficking has risen sharply due to conflicts, climate-induced disasters and global crises, according to a United Nations report published on Wednesday. In 2022, the latest year for which data&hellip;

Malaysia court bars PetroSaudi from accessing $456m in 1MDB-linked funds
1 hour ago

KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian court on Dec 11 approved the government’s application to bar PetroSaudi International and its chief executive from accessing US$340 million (S$456 million) connected to the&hellip;

German election frontrunner goes on charm offensive in Eastern Europe
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Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke, 98, 'safely evacuated' from Malibu home during horrifying wildfires
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Judge rejects sale of Infowars to The Onion
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11 December 2024, 05:34The satirical news outlet had won a bankruptcy auction for the conspiracy platform. A federal judge has rejected the sale of the conspiracy platform Infowars to The Onion&hellip;

China says it takes 'necessary measures' to defend sovereignty over Taiwan
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By Ryan Woo, Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee, Reuters Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, gestures at a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, 13 December&hellip;

'Lol': Kiwi mercenary hits back after Russia sentences him to 14 years' jail
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Trump unlikely to keep US aid to Ukraine at current volumes
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A report by The New York Times says that Kyiv depends on foreign aid to keep its economy afloat. However, Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress are unlikely to disburse military and financial&hellip;

Japan's atomic bomb survivors awarded Nobel Peace Prize
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In a historic moment of recognition, Japan’s atomic bomb survivors, represented by Nihon Hidankyo, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their steadfast campaign to rid the world of nuclear&hellip;

Russia’s failed Syrian bluff
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The Russian analyst could not have been more explicit: “The lessons of the intervention in Syria are clear,” he wrote on 8 December in the business daily Kommersant, “First of all, it demonstrates the&hellip;

Police raid South Korean President's office in martial law investigation
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South Korean police said Wednesday that they raided President Yoon Sook Yeol's office, as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gathers pace."The Special Investigation Team has&hellip;

These Palestinians disappeared after encounters with Israeli troops in Gaza
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Dozens of Palestinians are receiving help from an Israeli legal group in their search for family members who went missing after being separated by Israeli soldiers during raids and arrests in the Gaza&hellip;

Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian…
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DAKAR, Senegal -- Amnesty International called for an investigation Wednesday into a former governor and two top army officials in Congo for “possible crimes against humanity” during a deadly&hellip;

The Take: Sednaya Prison falls, revealing the al-Assads’ legacy of torture
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Car torched, buildings painted with anti-Israel graffiti in Australia
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A car was set alight and two properties spray painted with anti-Israel messages in Sydney just days after an arson attack at a synagogue in Melbourne which is being investigated as terrorism,&hellip;

Myanmar's economy to shrink as floods compound crisis, says World Bank
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Myanmar's economy is expected to shrink by 1% in the current fiscal year, the World Bank said Wednesday, sharply downgrading its economic forecast as severe floods compounded the challenges facing the&hellip;

Nus assistant professor jailed after pleading guilty to drug offences
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SINGAPORE - An assistant professor found in possession of drug paraphernalia in his apartment at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has been sentenced to a years’ jail. Jevdic Dorde pleaded&hellip;

Zimbabwe: In Nigeria and Zimbabwe, PHCs Leverage Renewable Energy to Improve Maternal Healthcare
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Blog - During Dr Laura Stachel's postgraduate research on maternal mortality at Gambo Sawaba General Hospital (GSGH) in Kofan Gayan, Kaduna State, in 2008, she noticed a connection between the lack of&hellip;

Africa: Improving Access to Healthcare for People in Benin
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Located in the northwest of Benin, bordering Burkina Faso and Togo, the Atacora department is facing multiple challenges linked to the deterioration of security and health services. Benin is the West&hellip;

Zimbabwe: U.S. Ambassador Commends Zimbabwe's Strides in Combating HIV
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UNITED States (U.S) ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont has commended Zimbabwe's efforts to end HIV/AIDS saying it has yielded impressive results. Over the past five years, the United States has&hellip;

Zimbabwe: New Equipment for Zvishavane District Hospital
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The Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Owen Ncube, has commissioned a new X-ray machine at Zvishavane District Hospital, providing much-needed relief to the local&hellip;

Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO shouts on way into courthouse and fights…
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ALTOONA, Pa. -- The man charged with murder in the killing of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare made it clear he wasn’t going to make things easy on authorities, shouting unintelligibly and writhing in the&hellip;

4 rabbits abandoned in Bukit Panjang and Ang Mo Kio in a week: SPCA
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One of the rabbits suffered cardiac arrest during examination and died, while the other died on Dec 10, SPCA said. Photos shared on SPCA’s Facebook page show the rabbits with overgrown nails and hyper&hellip;

Human trafficking soars amid crises, children 38% of victims, UN says
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Human trafficking has risen sharply due to conflicts, climate-induced disasters, and global crises, according to a United Nations report published on Wednesday.In 2022, the latest year for which data&hellip;

Myanmar and China: An American View with Michael Martin
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Michael Martin, adjunct fellow with the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., returns to Beyond the Mekong amid speculation that China and Myanmar’s military junta are&hellip;

Did Filipino-Americans Help Trump Win Nevada?
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“Let’s do a poll.”Donald Trump was addressing a campaign rally outside Las Vegas two weeks before the November 5 election. The event was an outreach to Asian-American voters in Nevada, the “swingiest”&hellip;

Burkina Faso Independence Day
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On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Burkina Faso on the 64th anniversary of your independence. In the face of uncertainty and insecurity, the United States commends&hellip;

World News in Brief: Arrivals surge in South Sudan, the rise of digital media, Haiti crisis update
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More than 20,000 crossed into South Sudan last week alone, with the number of daily arrivals tripling, compared to previous weeks.This includes South Sudanese refugees who have been leaving camps in&hellip;

Birth registration increases, but 150 million children still ‘invisible’
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However, the report, The Right Start in Life: Global Levels and Trends in Birth Registration, also highlights a troubling reality: 150 million children under five still go unregistered, meaning they&hellip;

Poverty, conflict and climate fuel spike in trafficking victims: UN report
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The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons reveals a 25 per cent increase between 2022 and 2019, as more children are exploited and forced labour cases spike due to vulnerabilities brought on by&hellip;

The top 10 crises the world can’t ignore in 2025
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Each year, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Emergency Watchlist pinpoints the countries most likely to face escalating humanitarian crises. Considering the likelihood and effects of war,&hellip;

Central Asia: The blind spot Trump can't afford to ignore
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When President-elect Donald Trump starts his second term January 20, he will face a full foreign policy agenda, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan tensions, and looming trade disputes&hellip;

Chair Cardin Marks Human Rights Day by Honoring those Fighting for Freedom, Dignity, and Democracy
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WASHINGTON – Today, on Human Rights Day, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, welcomed the recipients of the State Department’s Annual Human Rights&hellip;

At least 127, mostly civilians, killed in two days in Sudan bombardments
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Video verified by Reuters showed bloodied bodies strewn around the market. It also showed fires burning and people being carried from the wreckage of stores and fruit stalls.People can be heard crying&hellip;

Climate Hazards Will Slash 7% Off Corporate Earnings Annually by 2035, Research Warns
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日本語 World Economic Forum, public.affairs@weforum.org Businesses that fail to adapt to climate risks like extreme heat could lose up to 7% of annual earnings by 2035, nearly half the impact of COVID&hellip;

IRC Emergency Watchlist 2025: “A World out of Balance”, Sudan top of Humanitarian Crisis League Table, 305 million in…
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Over 82% of those in global humanitarian need live in 20 countries at greatest risk of humanitarian deterioration in 2025.Sudan is now the biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded, accounting for 10%&hellip;

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the I.E.A unequivocally condemns the ongoing airstrikes by the Zionist regime on…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan unequivocally condemns the ongoing airstrikes by the Zionist regime on Syria’s sovereign territory, deeming these actions as a&hellip;

53 Chinese warplanes detected over waters close to Taiwan
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A total of 53 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft were detected operating around Taiwan, including 23 that crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, during the 24 hours beginning 6 a.m. Tuesday, the&hellip;

‘Air Defenses Should Save Lives, Not Gather Dust in Warehouses’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 11
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Strikes hit civilians and the vehicle of aid workers in Zaporizhzhia, while Ukrainian forces in the East combat a brutal ongoing offensive, and Zelensky debuts new weapon advancements. IAEA convoy hit&hellip;

Watch: Delhi wakes up to coldest December morning
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New Delhi: Delhi woke up to the coldest December morning on Wednesday as the minimum temperature dropped to 4.9 degree Celsius. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum&hellip;

Prosecutors restate opposition to Trump bid to dismiss hush money conviction
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Manhattan prosecutors renewed their opposition Tuesday to President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to quash his hush money conviction, but accepted pausing the case while he is president.Trump has long&hellip;

Chinese Man Arrested After Flying Drone Near Military Base
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Federal agents arrested a Chinese national on Dec. 9 suspected of flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and taking photos of the SpaceX rocket pads on a day when the contractor&hellip;

South Korea's ex-defence minister attempted to take his own life after arrest
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Kim Yong Hyun, who was the first person formally arrested over the martial law decree, was stopped after guards discovered him South Korea‘s former defence minister attempted to take his own life&hellip;

South Korean police raid President Yoon’s office over failed martial law declaration
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ISTANBUL South Korean police raided the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday as a probe widens into his failed attempt to impose martial law."Raids were also being conducted at the offices&hellip;

Ghana: Maternity Care in Ghana Is Meant to Be Free, but It's Not - and Many Can't Afford It
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Globally, over a quarter of a million women a year die during pregnancy or childbirth. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for about 70% of these deaths. In Ghana, the rate of maternal deaths is 263 per&hellip;

UN official calls for 'political will' to end Gaza genocide, alleviate suffering
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HAMILTON, Canada The UN's senior humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza stressed the need for political will to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza."I have painted a very,&hellip;

OpenAI launches SORA neural network for video generation
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By Alimat Aliyeva OpenAI is releasing Sora, its AI model designed to convert text into video. The model is now available on sora.com for ChatGPT subscribers in the USA and "most other countries,"&hellip;

The competing regional powers in the way of Syria’s new government
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As a transitional government takes shape in Syria, hopes run high for the country to regain its democratic status after a decade-long dictatorship. However, the aftermath leaves a fragmented political&hellip;

In U-turn, Bangladesh confirms 88 attacks on minorities after India censure
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Bangladesh on Tuesday acknowledged 88 incidents of communal violence against minorities, primarily Hindus, following the ouster of then-premier Sheikh Hasina in August.Interim government head Muhammad&hellip;

Iranian cartoonist jailed in notorious Evin Prison released following appeal
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Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Iranian cartoonist and activist Atena Farghadani, jailed in Iran's infamous Evin prison to serve a six-year sentence over her work, had her sentence reduced on appeal to eight months&hellip;

Major Syrian cities experience food shortages: UN
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"Food shortages have been reported in major cities, including Deir ez-Zor, Damascus, and Hama. The price of bread alone in Idleb and Aleppo has increased by 900 percent between 27 November and 9&hellip;

How will air pollution change where and when we travel?
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My first words during a Christmas trip to Hanoi last year did not bode well: "It looks like the set of Bladerunner." I peered out of the airplane window, expecting to see Vietnam's capital twinkling&hellip;

Lawmaker who assisted IDF as civilian volunteer to lead House foreign affairs panel
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WASHINGTON (JTA) — The US House of Representatives elected Florida Representative Brian Mast, a zealous pro-Israel Republican who has volunteered with a group that assists the Israeli army, to chair&hellip;

Editorial | Would you fall for a scam? Many ignore the warning signs and do just that
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What would you think if someone called you and with dazzling charm sold you an investment opportunity while also relaying your personal information including your full name, addresses and history of&hellip;

RAF won’t pay those who throw themselves against moving cars
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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) says it will not compensate individuals who intentionally injure themselves by throwing themselves against or in front of moving vehicles.This comes amid a reported&hellip;

Top Senate Republican falls during meeting at US Capitol
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Former bank staff implicated in $3b money laundering saga to plead guilty
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SINGAPORE - A former banking relationship manager, who allegedly facilitated offences contributing to Singapore’s largest money laundering case, will plead guilty to 10 charges including money&hellip;

OpenAI CFO sees Donald Trump as AI president, trusts Elon Musk to prioritise national interest
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Sarah Friar, Chief Financial Officer of OpenAI, speaks during the Reuters NEXT conference, in New York City, U.S., December 10, 2024. President-elect Donald Trump could be the "president of this AI&hellip;

Trump names Tom Barrack as next US ambassador to Türkiye
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WASHINGTON US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Tom Barrack, a prominent businessman, as the next US ambassador to Türkiye."I am pleased to announce that Tom Barrack will serve as our next&hellip;

South Korea police raid Yoon office over failed martial law as impeachment vote looms
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South Korean police raided the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol, a presidential security official said on Wednesday, in a widening investigation into the embattled leader’s failed attempt to impose&hellip;

‘Shallowness of the American people’: Alleged killer Luigi Mangione’s looks spark debate
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“The reaction online is also just such a reinforcement of how much aesthetics, attractiveness, I mean, like the shallowness of the American people,” she said.“The clips we were watching at the top of&hellip;

Malaysia Edition: Anwar tight-lipped on Najib’s bid for house arrest | A fashion influencer,…
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Asian Insider: Malaysia Edition helps you connect the dots on the biggest stories playing out in Malaysia every week. Sign up here to get the newsletter in your inbox. Whether former prime minister&hellip;

Who is border czar Tom Homan?
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2024 United States elections The AP has called the presidential race for Donald Trump. See more on Google. Learn more Learn more about how The Associated Press calls races. ABC News 17.9M subscribers&hellip;

South Korea: Police search President Yoon's office
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South Korean police on Wednesday searched the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol, as part of a widening investigation into his failed imposition of martial law last week.Police investigators presented&hellip;

Fiji police lack understanding of universal human rights - women's rights activist
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Participants at the World Human Rights Day march on Suva. 10 December 2024 Photo: Fiji Women's Crisis Centre A Fijian women's and human rights campaigner says police officers in the country "simply&hellip;

Sean Hannity: Cheering for the murder of an unarmed man is beyond sick
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Fallen Assad regime used 70+ torture methods across over 50 prisons
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Detention, torture centres Security units tied to the regime also played an active role in operating interrogation and detention centres. The security apparatus consisted of four main intelligence&hellip;

'What should I do?' Unpredictable school fees bar many children in Africa from an education
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KAMPALA, Uganda -- The day Shalom Mirembe was sent home from school last month over unpaid tuition, her father lay dying in a hospital. Even as her mother sat by his bedside, school officials were&hellip;

Loved ones lay bare the makings of alleged gunman Luigi Mangione
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For alleged killer Luigi Mangione's friends and family, seeing him in an orange jumpsuit before a courtroom would be a stark contrast to their memories.Mr Mangione, 26, is accused of fatally shooting&hellip;

US says Syria should not be turned into base of terrorists
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Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement that in a conversation with Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Blinken "emphasized the need to facilitate the&hellip;

Google pulls bad McDonald’s reviews after Luigi Mangione’s arrest
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Tech giant says reviews responding to employee’s tip-off that led to suspect’s arrest violate its policies.Google has pulled a flood of bad reviews about the McDonald’s restaurant where police&hellip;

Want all parties to resolve disagreements peacefully: US on India-Bangladesh ties
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Representational image. The United States has said that it wants India and Bangladesh to resolve their differences peacefully. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miler said this at his daily news&hellip;

Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed charged for 'engaging in political activities': ISPR
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Pakistan's former intelligence chief retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has been indicted on charges of "engaging in political activities," ISI's media affairs wing said on Tuesday (Dec. 10). This&hellip;

South Korea's disgraced defence minister attempts suicide
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South Korea's former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who took responsibility for President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law last week, has reportedly attempted to take his own&hellip;

South Korea’s ex-defence chief tried to kill himself following arrest
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An official says South Korea’s former defence minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed to do so.Shin Yong Hae, commissioner general of the Korea Correctional Service, told&hellip;

The overthrow of the Assad regime will reshape regional politics
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YET another authoritarian regime has fallen. The Syrian rebellion has swept away the Assad family’s 53-year tyrannical rule.It was a protracted struggle that had left hundreds of thousands of people&hellip;

India successfully evacuates 75 nationals from Syria after rebel forces overthrow Assad regime
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India evacuated 75 of its nationals from war-torn Syria after rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), overthrew President Bashar al-Assad’s authoritarian regime. The Ministry of External&hellip;

Luigi Mangione ‘had so much to offer’ - now, he is a murder suspect
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BALTIMORE - Luigi Mangione was a young prince of this city, his family’s name emblazoned on the walls of buildings and civic institutions. Teachers at his elite prep school described him as a student&hellip;

Justice Department IG seeks new protections on seizing communications - now, he is a murder suspect
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The Justice Department during Donald Trump’s first presidential term used concerning and surreptitious tactics to obtain communications from members of Congress, their staffers and news reporters as&hellip;

Charge+ takes over three EV charging companies in Singapore as licensing regime kicks in
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SINGAPORE – Local electric vehicle (EV) operator Charge+ has taken over 140 chargers from three companies, at a time when firms are exiting the business as more stringent regulations kick in. They&hellip;

North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis
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North Korean state media has denounced South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol as a “fascist dictator” over his declaration of martial law one week ago, in its first report on the crisis in the ROK.&hellip;

Govt urged to prioritise NatPharm in budget allocation
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NatPharm is a parastatal under the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC)which is involved in procurement, warehousing and distribution of medicines and medical supplies. The health sector was&hellip;

Villagers protest cement project ahead of Hurungwe Council meeting
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MAGUNJE – Villagers in Hurungwe district are raising alarm over a Chinese-owned cement project they allege has proceeded through illegal means, threatening their homes, livelihoods, and the local&hellip;

Mphoko’s wish was to be buried at his plot in Bulawayo: family
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HARARE – Late former Vice President Phekelezela Mphoko would likely be buried at his plot in Douglasdale Bulawayo “as per his wishes”, family has revealed, becoming the latest among liberation war’s&hellip;

North Macedonia police arrest 21 over abuse of public procurement and money laundering
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Skopje, 10 December 2024, dtt-net.com – 21 people are arrested Tuesday in North Macedonia on charges of abuse of public tender procedure and money laundering, which another two are on the run.&hellip;

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An elderly friend sent me a social media text stating that the book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, authored by Mr Dele Farotimi, has attained the Best Sellers list on Amazon. Trending&hellip;

1st India-Nepal Tourism meet held in Kathmandu to promote Mahakumbh 2025
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Officials light the lamp on the occassion (Image: X@IndiaInNepal) Kathmandu [Nepal], December 11 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Kathmandu, in association with the Nepal Tourism Board organized the 1st&hellip;

Refugees return to Syria as caretaker prime minister appointed
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Refugees from Syria’s long civil war were making their way home on Wednesday, as a new interim prime minister said he had been appointed with the backing of the rebels who toppled President Bashar al&hellip;

Rebel alliance who overthrew the Assad government vow to punish senior officials
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Syrian women pose for a photograph with rebel fighters in Damascus on Tuesday The rebel alliance that overthrew the Assad government in Syria has vowed to find and punish senior officials who served&hellip;

Donald Trump mocks Justin Trudeau, calls him 'Governor of the great state of Canada'
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Justin Trudeau with Donald Trump. US President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the social media platform Truth Social, describing him as the "Governor of&hellip;

Ecosystem based on plastic garbage find in Antarctica
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By Alimat Aliyeva Spanish scientists from the University of Barcelona have discovered a new type of microbial ecosystem in Antarctica that has formed around plastic debris. The study, published in the&hellip;

Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids
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Major food companies, including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez and Coca-Cola were hit with a new lawsuit in the US on Tuesday (Dec 10) accusing them of designing and marketing "ultra-processed" foods to be&hellip;

US CEO murder suspect to be extradited to NY
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New York authorities are moving to have the suspected gunman accused of murdering UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson sent back to the state from Pennsylvania, kicking off the lengthy&hellip;

AP photos: In India’s northeast, Nagas showcase traditional culture at Hornbill Festival
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KOHIMA, India -- The men were dressed like warriors as they stabbed their spears in the air, reenacting a form of tribal warfare their ancestors used in battles. Many others, wearing tribal costumes,&hellip;

UN to focus on supporting Tajikistan’s global climate and water initiative - resident coordinator (Exclusive interview)
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 11. In the coming years, the UN's main focus will be on strengthening joint efforts in promoting Tajikistan’s global initiative in climate change and water, UN Resident&hellip;

Syria’s new leaders vow punishment for atrocities under Assad
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Syrians return to Damascus in a truck laden with their belongings on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Uncertainty persists about the country’s direction after rebels ousted President Bashar Assad. NICOLE TUNG&hellip;

Zambian Court Rules Former President Lungu Ineligible to Run for Another Term
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LUSAKA (Reuters) - Zambia's constitutional court ruled on Tuesday that former President Edgar Lungu was ineligible to run for another term in office after he announced his return to politics last&hellip;

When rushing to AI for talk therapy or ‘companionship’, caution is necessary
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WHAT if you could tell all your life problems to someone and they would help you deal with them? While most of the conversation around artificial intelligence has focused on what it can do in the&hellip;

Iran reacts to E3 claims on its peaceful nuclear program
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Tuesday reacted to the a joint statement by France, Germany, and the UK that accused Iran of failing to honor its commitments under the 2015&hellip;

Trump teases speedy environmental permitting for $1bn investments in US
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The president-elect’s proposal came with scant details, but environmental groups likened it to a corporate ‘bribe’.President-elect Donald Trump has teased the prospect of faster environmental&hellip;

See entertainment’s biggest moments in 2024, through the lens of Associated Press photographers
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2024 wasn’t all “Wicked.” The year draws to a close with the film dominating the box office and discourse after a marketing blitz that saw stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande grace not just&hellip;

S’porean charged with killing cyclist in Perth in May remains in custody in Australia
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A 27-year-old Singaporean man accused of intentionally hitting and killing a cyclist with his car in Perth in May will remain in custody in Australia. Ng Jing Kai appeared at the Stirling Gardens&hellip;

Massive wildfire explodes near college in California as students flee to safety
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S. Korean national, capital police chiefs arrested on insurrection charges
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Police arrested early Wednesday South Korea's police commissioner and the Seoul police chief in connection with a probe into President Yoon Suk-yeol's short-lived martial law imposition, Yonhap news&hellip;

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office raided over failed martial law: Report
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President Yoon Suk Yeol was not present in the office when the police raided the presidential office building to gather material related to the imposition of martial law, the Korean Times reported. In&hellip;

Pete Hegseth back on Capitol Hill to shore up support among Republican senators
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Wikipedia • On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., was attacked by a mob of supporters of then president Donald Trump in an attempted self-coup d'état, two months&hellip;

South Korean police raid president's office in martial law investigation
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South Korean police say they have raided President Yoon Sook Yeol's office, as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gathers pace.WARNING: This article contains references to mental&hellip;

Humpback whale's marathon ocean journey sets new record
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It's well understood that humpbacks are migratory animals who make annual trips of up to 8000 kilometres towards the poles to feed in the summer before journeying back to breeding grounds for the&hellip;

S Korea ex-minister linked to martial law move attempts to take his life
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South Korea's former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun, who claimed responsibility for the president's failed attempt to place the country under martial law last week, has tried to take his own life, an&hellip;

PLA's reserved airspaces aim to play "mind games" with Taiwan: Scholars
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China designating reserved airspaces close to Taiwan but refraining from making official announcements regarding its uptick in military activity is an attempt to play "mind games" to pressure the&hellip;

S. Korean police raid president Yoon's office over martial law declaration
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South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials chief said Wednesday that the CIO will attempt to arrest President Yoon Suk-yeol with and without an arrest warrant if&hellip;

Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon
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LOS ANGELES -- While surveying a room packed with Hollywood's most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and&hellip;

UN envoy warns against sending refugees back to Syria too soon
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BERLIN — The UN special envoy for Syria said on Tuesday European nations should not rush to repatriate refugees to the country following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, and he urged foreign&hellip;

The new energy shock: Complacency in oil markets could ignite a global crisis
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There is a haunting predictability in the way markets shrug off geopolitical risk. Oil prices languish near their 52-week low, even as tensions in the Middle East simmer toward a boil. For anyone who&hellip;

Rogue S’pore businessman investigated for further 150 potential offences in $72m embezzlement…
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SINGAPORE - The businessman allegedly behind one of the country’s biggest corporate scandals will be remanded for another week for further investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau&hellip;

Humanitarian Aid To North Gaza Mostly Blocked For Last 2 Months: UN
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Adding to the food crisis, only four UN-supported bakeries are currently operating throughout the Gaza Strip, all of them in Gaza City. In the north, Israel has continued its siege on Beit Lahiya,&hellip;

Police raid the offices of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol: reports
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3.41M subscribers <__slot-el _="@=2661,x=245,y=584,w=97,h=36,co=15;15;15;1.0"> <__slot-el _="@=2677,x=245,y=620,w=0,h=0,co=15;15;15;1.0"> The 26-year-old man charged in last week’s killing of&hellip;

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CBS News 6.26M subscribers <__slot-el _="@=2524,x=213,y=584,w=100,h=36,co=15;15;15;1.0"> <__slot-el _="@=2540,x=213,y=620,w=0,h=0,co=15;15;15;1.0"> A federal judge has temporarily blocked the merger&hellip;

Tips to find a new job in 2025
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CBS News 6.26M subscribers <__slot-el _="@=2530,x=213,y=584,w=100,h=36,co=15;15;15;1.0"> <__slot-el _="@=2546,x=213,y=620,w=0,h=0,co=15;15;15;1.0"> There are signs the job market is cooling but&hellip;

White House condemns using violence to tackle 'corporate greed'
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Israel's UN ambassador insists nation is 'not getting involved' in Syrian regime change
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A top Israeli diplomat insisted his nation is "not getting involved" in Syria’s domestic politics after the nation launched an aggressive campaign of airstrikes and seized control of a buffer zone in&hellip;

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A postal worker with an “unusually high number of customer complaints” was accused of stealing a customer’s credit card and has now pleaded guilty in Florida. The 43-year-old man worked for the U.S.&hellip;

Syrian families desperately search for missing loved ones at Damascus hospital morgue
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GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding autonomous vehicle unit
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10 December 2024, 22:54Instead, the Detroit car maker will focus on development of partially automated driver-assist systems such as its Super Cruise. General Motors (GM) has said it will retreat from&hellip;

Australia finds itself with fickle friends in 2024
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Russia is “close to achieving all its war goals and holds the "strategic initiative in all areas of the war", says…
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Russia’s spy chief, Sergei Naryshkin, said that Russia is “close to achieving all its war goals and holds the "strategic initiative in all areas of the war." His comments after more than 1,000 days of&hellip;

Woman abducted in UK as newborn baby dies in Auckland aged 30
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Brazil’s Lula goes under the knife. Is he healthy enough to run again?
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Serbian president name-checks Assad, vows not to flee amid protests
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U.S. considers Pres. Yoon as Biden's current counterpart
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The U.S. State Department stated on Monday on the questions on Republic of Korea President Yoon's martial law situation, including his travel ban, that they regard President Yoon as a counterpart in&hellip;

Israel is targeting Syria’s sovereignty with its occupier mindset: Turkish foreign minister
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ISTANBULIsrael is targeting Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with its occupier mindset, Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told parliament Tuesday."Israel jeopardizes the process by&hellip;

Angry customer drives car into front of US dealership after return denied
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A man was arrested after police say he intentionally crashed a car he recently bought into the storefront of a dealership in Sandy.According to Sandy Police, Michael Murray bought a car from Tim Dahle&hellip;

N. Korea reports S. Korea's martial law turmoil for 1st time
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Israel destroys targets across Syria as Russian vessels desert Tartus naval base
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The port city of Latakia on the Mediterranean Sea came under heavy attack, the BBC reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that "Israeli warplanes" had damaged or sunk about 10 Syrian&hellip;

World Central Kitchen fires 62 Gazan workers accused by Israel of terror ties
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A US-based charity, the World Central Kitchen, fired dozens of Palestinians working for the charity in the Gaza Strip, at least three workers told Reuters after Israel said at least 62 staff were&hellip;

Arctic tundra becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions, NOAA warns
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Mozambique election protests affect Eswatini, Zambia, and the JSE
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A barricade obstructs access to the road for vehicles during a demonstration against the government in Maputo on 7 December 2024. (Amilton Neves/AFP) South Africans need to be in the know if we want&hellip;

Yemenis wish for fall of the Houthis just as Damascus was liberated from assad
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The overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria and the weakening of the Iranian-Shiite axis raise concerns for the Houthis in Yemen. There are already those who do not rule out the possibility that Sanaa&hellip;

Biden administration mulls dropping terror designation for Syrian Hts: Report
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France’s First E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Enters Production
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Northrop Grumman press release The ceremony brought together representatives from the French Navy, Northrop Grumman, Naval Air Systems Command and Navy International Programs Office. This milestone&hellip;

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The former chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch has requested a court hearing to determine whether he is mentally fit to stand trial as he faces federal sex trafficking charges in New York.A lawyer&hellip;

South Korea ex-defense minister formally arrested for insurrection
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Seoul – South Korea's former defense minister has been formally arrested on insurrection charges related to President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into&hellip;

Paraguay stands firm with Taiwan amid growing Chinese pressure
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Paraguay’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan remain intact despite increasing pressure from China, following the expulsion of Chinese diplomat Xu Wei. The incident, which escalated after Xu's visit to&hellip;

Armenian Justice Minister Honored as 2024 Anti-Corruption Champion by the United States
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WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has recognized Armenian Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan as the 2024 Anti&hellip;

Russia has learned how to influence elections, EU’s top diplomat warns
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North Korean media report South Korea’s martial law crisis for first time
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SEOUL - North Korean state media KCNA on Dec 11 reported South Korea’s ongoing political turmoil since President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law attempt for the first time. Last week’s shocking martial&hellip;

Hasidic man married to 2 women gives one a divorce after pressure
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A man from the village of Kiryas Joel in New York, who was married to two women at the same time, on Tuesday granted a divorce to his first wife after some 10 years of refusal.The man, who separated&hellip;

Israeli delegation visits Egypt amid efforts to broker Gaza cease-fire: Reports
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CAIRO An Israeli delegation is visiting the Egyptian capital Cairo as part of efforts to negotiate a cease-fire in Gaza and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the region, local media&hellip;

Helene caused nearly $1 billion in losses, capping a tough year for NC agriculture
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North Carolina’s $111 billion agricultural sector was already suffering in 2024, and then Helene hit. A dozen industry representatives told the House Agricultural Committee Tuesday that without&hellip;

Somali migrants recount ordeal of 16 days helpless, drifting at sea
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In the early evening of November 11, after four days at sea, the passengers of two boats carrying 75 Somali migrants spotted distant lights and a hill. They could hear the muezzin calling for the&hellip;

Top nuclear envoys of S. Korea, Japan agree on close cooperation on N.K. threats at 'sensitive time'
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By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The top nuclear envoys of South Korea and Japan agreed Tuesday to work closely together to counter North Korea's possible provocations during a "sensitive&hellip;

Netanyahu wants to establish ‘relations’ with Syria but says Israel will attack it if becomes a …
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he wants to establish "relations" with the new regime in Syria after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, but he warned Israel will not hesitate to&hellip;

Why Syria’s Regime Change Shakes Tehran to Its Core
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Luigi Mangione contests New York extradition, denied bail
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CBS News 6.26M subscribers <__slot-el _="@=2523,x=206,y=584,w=97,h=36,co=15;15;15;1.0"> <__slot-el _="@=2539,x=206,y=620,w=0,h=0,co=15;15;15;1.0"> Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged in connection to&hellip;

Contracts for Dec. 10, 2024
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AIR FORCE The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded a $450,500,000 undefinitized contract action for the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor Program requirement to incorporate C2 production Lot One.&hellip;

Is the fastest-growing big economy losing steam?
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Ms Sengupta, an associate professor at Mumbai-based Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, told the BBC that the ongoing crisis was borne out by the fact that India's economy was operating&hellip;

Staffers at The Hill are ‘freaked out’ over layoff plan
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Trump hires former official who allegedly participated in January 6
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Trump takes jab at 'governor' Trudeau
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Remarks at U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement 15-year Symposium
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As prepared. Good morning distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, and friends. It’s an honor to be here today to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (or FTA).&hellip;

Czech inflation stays at 2.8% in November
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Consumer price indices (inflation) increased by 2.8% year on year, the same as in October. Month on month, inflation increased by 0.1%. The y/y growth is above the 2% target level declared by the&hellip;

Ghana: John Mahama officially wins election
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No, these images don’t show Sednaya prisoners found in secret underground cells
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MFA chief Sikorski thanks president Duda
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President Andrzej Duda signed an amendment to the Foreign Service Act on Monday. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, expressed his gratitude to "all individuals and institutions, led&hellip;

Authorities in India partially demolish 185-year-old mosque
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ANKARA Authorities in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh demolished part of a 185-year-old mosque on Tuesday, citing “encroachment.”“Only a portion of the mosque has been demolished,” Avinash&hellip;

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Human Rights Defender Award Ceremony
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivers remarks at the Human Rights Defender Award Ceremony Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivers remarks at the Human Rights Defender Award Ceremony at&hellip;

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani&hellip;

LIVE: Outside Pennsylvania court after UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect’s hearing
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<__slot-el _="@=2523,x=245,y=612,w=97,h=36,co=15;15;15;1.0"> <__slot-el _="@=2539,x=245,y=648,w=0,h=0,co=15;15;15;1.0"> AP is live outside a court in Pennsylvania after Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the&hellip;

Iran rejects E3 accusations against country’s peaceful nuclear program
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The decision to activate a number of advanced centrifuges at an Iranian nuclear facility was made within the framework of the rights of the parties to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and with prior&hellip;

The Information Note for the Global Platform 2025 is now available in all six official UN languages
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The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that the Information Note for the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) is now&hellip;

‘Everything Assad Got From Iran and Russia Has Been Destroyed’: Israel Ramps Up Attacks on Syria’s Arsenals
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• Hundreds of Strikes: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights on December 10 reported ‘hundreds’ of bombing sorties by Israeli warplanes against abandoned Syrian military weapons and facilities since&hellip;

Amnesty International’s False Genocide Claim
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Steady leadership prepares TSA to face evolving cyber threats
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Turkish-Backed Syrian National Army Seizes Manbij from U.S. Allied, Kurdish-Led Forces
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Australia Launches Antisemitism Task Force After Terrorist Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue
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• Task Force to Investigate Threats Against Jewish Community: Australia launched an antisemitism task force on December 9, following an arson attack that ripped through Melbourne’s historic Adass&hellip;

Trump must be ‘strong’ on Russia to prevent trouble with China, EU top diplomat says
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“If you are really firm and you are not giving them what they want, it’s more probable that you won’t have more wars,” she added, in a possible suggestion that Western support for Kyiv would make&hellip;

Iran defends enrichment acceleration in face of European criticism
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Polish PM Says Ukraine Peace Talks Could Start This Winter
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Sevinj Vagifgizi honored as anti-corruption champion
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Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — or his
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DES MOINES, Iowa — A week after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Elon Musk said his political action committee would “play a significant role in primaries” in the next election.The following&hellip;

China's record 'worsening' on Human Rights Day, activists say
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Chinese rights lawyer Jiang Tianyong appears in People's Court, August 22, 2017, in Changsha, China. The right to criticize the government, follow a religion and to get a meaningful defense in court&hellip;

JFK Assassin Final Interview Before His Death
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Pizza Hut Taiwan Knows It’s Making Italians Angry
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Whenever Pizza Hut Taiwan releases a new flavor, the internet braces itself. In my decade covering the island’s food scene, I’ve noticed few dishes spark as much excitement—and outrage—as their pies.&hellip;

Slovak industry maintains growth of 1.3% y/y in October
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Slovakia’s industrial output maintained growth of 1.3% year on year in October amid the continued strong production of transportation equipment. The pace of y/y growth in October slowed down compared&hellip;

Syrian Airlines removes Assad images, suspends bookings amid transition
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Syrian Airlines, the country's national carrier, has removed all images of former President Bashar al-Assad from its official website. At the same time, its online booking system remains non&hellip;

Yearender: China-EU trade relations seek common ground amid uncertainties
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Kicking Russia Out of Syria
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CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione tussles with police outside court
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At the hearing Mangione's lawyer told a judge that he would be opposing extradition to New York to face murder charges The man accused of killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive Brian Thompson&hellip;

Updating Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication
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A new film spotlights how the Israel-Hamas war played out in poster battles on NYC streets
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CCP’s Transnational Repression Under Spotlight as US and EU Mark Human Rights Day
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As the world commemorates Human Rights Day, the European Union (EU) and the United States shine a spotlight on the ongoing abuses by the Chinese communist regime, which has extended far beyond its&hellip;

Trump makes vow to anyone who invests $1 billion or more in the US
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President-elect Trump plans to sweeten the deal for anyone willing to invest 10 figures or more in America, by helping them cut through the red tape. "Any person or company investing ONE BILLION&hellip;

Stormont votes to extend post-Brexit trade arrangements for four more years
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The Stormont Assembly has voted to extend post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland for another four years.

Russian security official Medvedev arrives in China, Russian agencies report
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Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Beijing for two days of talks with Chinese leaders, Russian news agencies reported late on Tuesday. The visit by Medvedev, deputy chairman&hellip;

Former prisoner at Saydnaya prison in Syria recalls inhumane treatment
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Notorious Russian activist demands Santa Claus be labelled ‘Foreign Agent’
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US Treasury transfers $20 billion in Ukraine loan funds to World Bank
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday said it transferred the $20 billion U.S. portion of a $50 billion G7 loan for Ukraine to a World Bank intermediary fund for economic and financial&hellip;

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Eurovision organisers vow to ‘protect’ artists as new code of conduct introduced
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The organisers of the annual Eurovision Song Contest have pledged that a new code of conduct along with a raft of new measures will help “protect” the wellbeing of artists following a number of&hellip;