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The Red Sea Crisis Proves China Was Ahead of the Curve
The Belt and Road Initiative wasn’t a sinister plot. It was a blueprint for what every nation needs in an age of uncertainty and disruption.
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Pakistan Launches Airstrikes on Alleged Militant Targets in Iran, Resulting in 7 Casualties
"This morning, Pakistan undertook a series of highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes against terrorist hideouts in Sistan-o-Baluchistan province of Iran," stated Pakistan's Foreign Ministry in an official statement.
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What is South Africa’s five-point ICJ argument against Israel?
The move is a bold escalation in the enduring Israeli-Palestinian conflict and raises crucial questions about international law, human rights, and the pursuit of Palestinian self-determination.
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USA and Russia Hold Top Spots in Global Firepower Index, China Trails at Third
Other countries in the top ten of the 'Global Firepower Index' are South Korea, Britain, Japan, Turkey, Pakistan and Italy.
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US Shoots Down Houthi Missile: Escalating Tensions Threaten Fragile Ceasefire in Yemen
US military says no injuries or damage caused by anti-ship cruise missile fired towards USS Laboon.
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Who are the Houthis? A simple guide to the Yemeni group
The Houthis are an Iran-aligned group based in Yemen and have said their attacks are a response to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, and the international community’s failure to put an end to it.
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UN says all peacekeepers will leave DR Congo by end of 2024
“After 25 years of presence, MONUSCO will definitively depart from the DRC no later than the end of 2024,” stated Bintou Keita, the head of the MONUSCO mission, during a media briefing in the Congolese capital Kinshasa on Saturday.
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US UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
The military action was taken in coordination with the UK and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands, U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement late on Thursday.
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Israeli Military Announces Significant Troop Withdrawal from Gaza Strip
While the withdrawal is underway, the southern city of Khan Younis continues to witness fierce fighting. Israel remains steadfast in its commitment to pursue the war until its objectives are met, including the destruction of the Palestinian group Hamas.
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Devastating earthquake in Japan killed 30 people
The confirmed death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. Collapsed buildings in Niigata, Toyama, Fukui, and Gifu prefectures have led to multiple injuries, with victims trapped or buried beneath the debris.
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Powerful Quake Hits Japan, Prompting Major Tsunami Warnings
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a quake in Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, with one registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.4.
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Tensions Soar as Ukraine Unleashes Massive Attack on Russia
Moscow said at least 20 people had died. Two children are also among the dead. 111 people were injured.
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Kim says 3 more spy satellites and more nuclear weapons to come in 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveils ambitious military plans for 2024, including three spy satellites, nuclear weapons expansion, and armed drones, raising global concerns about regional stability and diplomatic challenges.
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Malaysian Floods Disrupt Year-End Celebrations
More than 25,000 people have already been evacuated because of floods and landslides in low-lying states on Dec 26.
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Amazon Feels the Bite of Record Drought
Communities that rely on the rainforest’s waterways now find themselves struggling with fire and plunging water levels.
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Iran Refutes US Claims Regarding Indian Ocean Tanker Strike
The international trade landscape has been significantly impacted by a series of attacks on ships in the Red Sea carried out by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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French Court Releases Flight, Plane Lands in Mumbai
The plane had landed at the Châlons Vatry airport, 150 kilometers from Paris, to refuel last Friday. Among the passengers on the plane were 11 unaccompanied children.
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Flooding in Northeast Australia: over 300 rescued
Amid Queensland's worst flooding, over 300 rescued. Cairns faces water crisis. Rebuilding begins, but uncertainty looms in weather forecasts.
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Zara's Art or Exploitation?
The controversial photos, depicting model Kristen McMenamy alongside mannequins in white cloth and plastic amidst rubble, have sparked outrage and calls for a boycott.
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Musk academy to be opened in Texas
Elon Musk's STEM-focused Musk Academy in Texas sparks excitement and controversy, raising questions about accessibility and the future of education.