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US confirms seizure of second oil vessel off Venezuela coast

US confirms seizure of second oil vessel off Venezuela coast ## US Intercepts Second Oil Tanker in Venezuelan Waters, Raising Geopolitical Tensions **Washington D.C.** – The United States Navy has confirmed the seizure of a second oil tanker in the vicinity of Venezuelan territorial waters in... read more »

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The Me Too movement in the age of Trump and Epstein

The Me Too movement in the age of Trump and Epstein ## Tarana Burke Highlights Systemic Nature of Sexual Violence in National Conversation In a recent interview, activist Tarana Burke, the founder of the Me Too movement, addressed the pervasive issue of sexual violence in the United States, drawing... read more »

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US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye urge restraint in Gaza as Israeli attacks continu...

US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye urge restraint in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue **International Diplomats Advocate for De-escalation in Gaza Following Initial Truce Success** Following the initial phase of a temporary truce, key international actors are actively pressing for sustained de-escalation... read more »

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How a Reddit post helped police find vital clue in Brown University shootin...

How a Reddit post helped police find vital clue in Brown University shooting ## Online Forum Post Leads Investigators to Key Lead in Brown University Shooting **Providence, RI** – A crucial breakthrough in the investigation of the recent shooting near Brown University has been attributed to... read more »

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Libya warns of ‘humanitarian disaster’ over fuel fire

Libya has requested international assistance to put out a fire at a large fuel storage site in Tripoli that was hit by a rocket during militia clashes. The huge blaze could cause a... read more »

South Africa’s ruling African National Congr...

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) held an early lead as votes were counted on Thursday, a day after millions... read more »

32 dead, 3000 displaced due to floods in South Africa

Johannesburg: Floods caused by heavy rains which affected most parts of South Africa left 32 dead and about 3, 000 displaced, authorities said on Monday.... read more »

Ex-South Sudanese vice president urged to accept ceasef...

Ex-South Sudanese vice president urged to accept ceasefire

Khartoum – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Monday that leaders would join hands against forces allied to South Sudanese ex-vice president Riek... read more »

Ban seeks South Sudan parties’ cooperation to sol...

Ban seeks South Sudan parties' cooperation to solve crisis

United Nations – The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for “full cooperation” of all parties in finding a peaceful solution to the... read more »

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Two die as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea

Two die as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea ## Cargo Plane Incident at Hong Kong International Airport Claims Two Lives **Hong Kong –** A cargo aircraft arriving from Dubai went off... read more »

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, Qatar sa...

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, Qatar says ## Qatar Mediates Ceasefire Agreement Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Amid Escalating Border... read more »

Gaza ceasefire: Peace deal or political theatre?

Gaza ceasefire: Peace deal or political theatre? ## Gaza Ceasefire: Relief Tempered by Disparate Narratives Surrounding Captive Release **Gaza City/Jerusalem... read more »

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues ## Rising Tensions in the West Bank Amid Annexation Concerns The West Bank is experiencing a period of heightened... read more »

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over go...

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over govt’s new charter ## Dhaka Engulfed in Unrest as Demonstrations Against New Charter Turn... read more »

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13 dead in China firework plant explosion

CHANGSHA – Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and one more remained missing after an explosion at a firework plant in central China’s Hunan Province on Monday, local authorities... read more »

Rains in China kill 19, thousands evacuated

BEIJING: Heavy rains in China’s southwest have killed at least 19 people and left 20 missing, with tens of thousands of people evacuated due to... read more »

China says 2 pilots died in aircraft carrier tests

Two Chinese test pilots were killed during development of the country’s first aircraft carrier fighter wing, state media said. President Xi Jinping had... read more »

11 held in China for sale of toxic capsules

BEIJING: Eleven people have been arrested for production and sale of toxic capsules on massive scale in east China’s Zhejiang Province. Police arrested... read more »

Eight killed, 24 missing after rainstorms, landslides h...

Eight people were killed and 24 others went missing after rainstorms and landslides hit China’s southwestern Chongqing Municipality. More than 500... read more »

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North Korea threatens to attack South Korea

North Korea threatens to attack South Korea

Seoul – North Korea has threatened to attack South Korea without any advance notice, responding to anti-Pyongyang rallies on the second death anniversary of its leader Kim Jong-il earlier this... read more »

Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down

Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down

Bangkok – Thai caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday reiterated that she would not resign as demanded by anti-government... read more »

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Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle's relatives

Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s aunt, whose husband was executed last Friday for trying to overthrow the government, has been nominated... read more »

South Korea leader warns of North’s ‘reckle...

South Korea leader warns of North's 'reckless provocations'

Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-Hye warned Monday of possible “reckless provocations” by North Korea after the shock execution of... read more »

Kim Jong Un’s uncle’s execution sparks fears of r...

Kim Jong Un's uncle’s execution sparks fears of regional instability

London – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle’s execution has sparked fears of instability in the secretive nuclear-armed state. South Korean... read more »

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Netanyahu Under Fire: 'Helpless' Biden Abuses Israeli PM Over Gaza War Strategy

Biden Slams Netanyahu’s Gaza War Strategy: Tensions Rise as U.S. ...

In a significant diplomatic rift, U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly unleashed a barrage of criticism against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing Gaza conflict. Tensions... read more »

Escalating Conflict: Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza Exc...

On October 7, 2024, marking one year since the deadly Hamas attacks, Israel and its neighboring regions of Gaza and Lebanon saw a surge in military... read more »

Breaking News: Iran Fires 180 Ballistic Missiles at Isr...

In a significant escalation on October 1, 2024, Iran launched around 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for recent Israeli military operations in... read more »

Lebanon Crisis Escalates as Turkey and Iran Condemn Isr...

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has reached critical levels as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah surge, sparking international concern and widespread... read more »

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Air...

Beirut, Lebanon – September 28, 2024: Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike targeting the... read more »

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Benazir Bhutto’s son declares war against Taliban at start of political career

Benazir Bhutto’s son declares war against Taliban at start of pol...

Islamabad – Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) patron-in-chief and son of late Benzair Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has declared war against Taliban militants at the start of his political... read more »

Maldives gets tough on illegal migrant workers

Maldives gets tough on illegal migrant workers

Male – Maldivian authorities have started to fine firms that employ undocumented expatriate workers, media reports said here... read more »

Hasina says Khaleda Zia would be tried for ‘terro...

Hasina says Khaleda Zia would be tried for 'terrorism' in Bangladesh one day

Islamabad – Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the country would hold the trial of main opposition leader Khaleda Zia one day for... read more »

Pakistan says ready for dialogue with India

Pakistan says ready for dialogue with India

Islamabad – Pakistan is ready to move forward if India gives green signal over the dialogue process, Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has... read more »

Musharraf committed to facing all legal cases against h...

Musharraf committed to facing all legal cases against him in Pak

Islamabad – Former Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has once again shown commitment to face all the cases against him in the courts of... read more »

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Indian student assaulted in Australia, brother seeks justice

Indian student assaulted in Australia, brother seeks justice

Melbourne – A 20-year-old Indian student was seriously injured after he was brutally assaulted and robbed in Australia’s Melbourne city, a media report said Monday. The student,... read more »

6.2 magnitude quake rattles New Zealand

6.2 magnitude quake rattles New Zealand

Wellington – A severe earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has been recorded off! the coast of Fiordland, shaking New Zealand’s... read more »

Hit-and-run fugitive Puneet’s father says Oz pris...

Hit-and-run fugitive Puneet's father says Oz prisons not safe for Indians

Sydney – India-born hit-and-run fugitive Puneet Puneet’s father has said he is not going to fight his son’s extradition to Australia as he... read more »

WikiLeaks doubts ‘unauthorized’ US’ A...

WikiLeaks doubts 'unauthorized' US' Assange 'unlikely to face charges' claims

Sydney – Wikileaks has doubts over new claims by US officials that Julian Assange is unlikely to face charges for publishing secret documents. Assange... read more »

Australia PM seeks security dialogue with Indonesia aft...

Australia PM seeks security dialogue with Indonesia after spy row

Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday he hoped to establish a “security round table” with Indonesia, seeking to... read more »

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For Ukraine, West must target “domestic” Russia with sanctions...

For Ukraine, West must target “domestic” Russia with sanctions ## Escalating Sanctions on Russia Deemed Crucial for Ukraine Conflict Resolution **Washington D.C.** – As the conflict in Ukraine... read more »

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Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawk...

Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawks or not? ## U.S. Weighs Advanced Weaponry for Ukraine Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks **Washington... read more »

Middle East: German FM in Turkey with Gaza in focus

Middle East: German FM in Turkey with Gaza in focus **German Foreign Minister Seeks Dialogue with Turkey Amidst Escalating Gaza Concerns** Ankara – German... read more »

Peace prize winner Karl Schlögel: Europe needs a free U...

Frankfurt am Main – German historian and Eastern Europe expert Karl Schlögel has been awarded the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for... read more »

Nord Stream: Poland blocks extradition of suspect to Ge...

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Nord Stream: Poland blocks extradition of suspect to Germany **Polish Court Denies Extradition Request in Nord Stream Sabotage Investigation** Warsaw, Poland... read more »

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Germany news: Berlin to buy more jets from US, media say

Germany news: Berlin to buy more jets from US, media say ## Germany Eyes US-Made F-35 Fighter Jets in Defense Modernization Push Berlin – Germany is reportedly considering a significant investment... read more »

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underwa...

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway across US ## Demonstrations Erupt Nationwide Amidst National Guard Deployment and Political... read more »

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway acr...

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway across US ## National Guard Deployment Looms as “No Kings” Protests Gather Momentum... read more »

Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classifi...

Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents **Bolton Indicted on Charges of Classified Information Mishandling** Washington D.C. –... read more »

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televi...

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate ## Gaza Conflict Emerges as Flashpoint in New York Mayoral Debate New York City’s... read more »

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Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speec...

Palm Beach, Florida –Just hours after being arraigned on 34 felony charges, President Donald Trump returned to his Mar-a-Lago estate and delivered a fiery speech that included pointed attacks... read more »

US revokes six visas over Charlie Kirk death amid ...

In a move that underscores the U.S. government’s intensifying scrutiny of online speech, the State Department announced Tuesday that it has... read more »

Donald Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implicat...

Donald Trump's Day-One Executive Orders: Implications for Birthright Citizenship, Paris Climate Agreement, and Death Penalty

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump commenced his second term by signing a series of executive orders targeting key policy areas, including... read more »

Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump Rally Sparks Controv...

During a rally celebrating President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, at Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena, tech billionaire Elon... read more »

Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in U.S. Histor...

President Joe Biden marked a historic day in clemency actions on December 11, 2024, by commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and granting... read more »

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Iran executes man accused of spying for Israels Mossad: State media

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israels Mossad: State media ## Iran Executes Man Convicted of Espionage for Israel **Tehran, Iran** – Iranian authorities have executed a man... read more »

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MSF urges Israel to let critical aid into Gaza as children freeze to death

MSF urges Israel to let critical aid into Gaza as children freeze to death ## Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza as Winter Claims Lives Gaza City – The ongoing humanitarian crisis in the... read more »

U.S. Considers Scaling Back Federal Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

The Trump administration is weighing a significant change to national vaccination policy, potentially reducing the number of childhood vaccines formally recommended by federal health... read more »

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Microsoft Teams down LIVE as Office 365 platform suffers major outage ## Microsoft Teams Faces Widespread Disruption, Impacting Office 365 Users Microsoft Teams, the ubiquitous... read more »

Epstein Files released – exactly why some parts are censore...

Epstein Files released – exactly why some parts are censored or redacted ## Bipartisan Pressure Forces Release of Epstein Documents **Washington D.C.** – In a rare display of cross-party... read more »