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FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwells home amid sexual misconduct probe

FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwells home amid sexual misconduct probe **Federal Authorities Investigate Former Congressman Amid Allegations** **Washington D.C.** – In a significant development, federal law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at the residence of former U.S.... read more »

How Teen After-Prom Kings in LA Monetize...

How Teen After-Prom Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager

How Teen After-Prom Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager **From Dorm Room Dreams to Digital Dominance: West Coast Teens Forge a New Path in Event Promotion** The vibrant and often legendary West Coast house party scene, a cultural touchstone for generations, has long been associated with... read more »

Trump declares 'economic D-Day'...

Trump declares 'economic D-Day' on Iran in rambling post demandin...

Trump declares 'economic D-Day' on Iran in rambling post demanding allies 'stand with' US **US Escalates Economic Pressure on Iran, Citing Security Concerns** Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump has signaled a significant escalation in the United States’ economic... read more »

Boy arrested as police lockdown Sydney s...

Boy arrested as police lockdown Sydney school after boy, 14, stabbed

Boy arrested as police lockdown Sydney school after boy, 14, stabbed **Teenager Detained Following Incident at Sydney Secondary School** **Granville, Sydney** – A significant police presence descended upon a secondary school in Granville, Sydney, this morning, culminating in the arrest of one... read more »

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Africa

Zuma unveils giant Mandela statue

Jacob Zuma unveils giant Mandela statue

 A 9-metre-tall statue of former South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was unveiled Monday at the seat of government, a day after his tribute-laden funeral capped 10... read more »

Nelson Mandela's South Africa boycott success sparks Israel debate

Nelson Mandela’s South Africa boycott succes...

Jerusalem – Recent successes in the Palestinian campaign to boycott Jewish settlements have given fresh impetus to calls for sanctions against... read more »

Mandela’s funeral begins with military procession

Mandela’s funeral begins with military procession

 Nelson Mandela’s state funeral began on Sunday in his ancestral village of Qunu, in the presence of around 4,500 guests. The service is taking place in a... read more »

Nelson Mandela’s funeral under way

Nelson Mandela's funeral under way

Pretoria – The state funeral of the late South African president Nelson Mandela is under way in the village of Qunu in the Eastern Cape province, ending... read more »

Desmond Tutu to attend Mandela’s funeral

Desmond Tutu to attend Mandela's funeral

London – South Africa’s Nobel peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu will attend the funeral of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela... 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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China to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam

China to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam

Beijing – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that the country is willing to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam, Xinhua reported. The development of China-Vietnam relations maintains... read more »

China's economy to be 'smooth and stable' in 2014: PM

China’s economy to be ‘smooth and stab...

Beijing – China’s economy will be on a steady path in 2014, Premier Li Keqiang has said. During a trip to Tianjin, Keqiang said that... read more »

China to strengthen supervision of officials’ ass...

China to strengthen supervision of officials' assets reports

Beijing – China has ordered strict enforcement of a regulation that requires officials to report their assets and their family members’... read more »

China formally allows more couples to have second child

China formally allows more couples to have second child

Beijing – China’s top legislature Saturday made a resolution to allow couples to have two children if either parent is an only child. The Standing... read more »

Beijing may relax birth policy in 2014

Beijing may relax birth policy in 2014

Beijing – Beijing has started to examine a draft to relax the more than 30-year-old one-child policy, authorities said Friday. The standing committee of... read more »

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Far East

S.Korea joins rash of nations strongly opposing China’s new air-defense zone

S.Korea joins rash of nations strongly opposing China’s new air-d...

Islamabad – South Korea has reportedly expressed dissent over China’s new air-defense identification zone over the East China Sea that has concerned Japan and the US and raised regional... read more »

Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra survives no-confidence vote,protests continue

Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra survives no-confidence...

Thailand’s embattled Prime Minister has easily survived a no-confidence vote in parliament. Lawmakers in Bangkok voted 297 to 134 Thursday against... read more »

Japan sets up new panel for national security

Japan sets up new panel for national security

Japan on Wednesday created a National Security Council, giving the prime minister’s office greater authority over security matters. The law approved by... read more »

Thai opposition kicks off no-trust debate as street pro...

Thai opposition kicks off no-trust debate as street protests continue

Thailand’s main opposition party on Tuesday kicked off a censure debate on the performance of embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatara and two other... read more »

Anti-government protesters occupy Thai finance ministry

Thai opposition kicks off no-trust debate as street protests continue

BANGKOK – Thousands of anti-government protesters broke barricades and police lines on Monday to get inside the premises of the Finance Ministry in the... read more »

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Middle East

Saudi coalition downs Yemen rebel missile near Mecca

A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia was shot down late on Thursday, said the Saudi-led coalition fighting in... read more »

UAE Behind Hacking of Qatari Media that Begins New...

WASHINGTON — The United Arab Emirates orchestrated the hacking of a Qatari government news site in May, planting a false story that was used as a... read more »

Two Turkish police killed in gun attack blamed on PKK: ...

ISTANBUL: Two Turkish police were killed Friday in a gun attack on police headquarters in the southern region of Adana blamed on Kurdish militants, the... read more »

World leaders head to Saudi to meet new King Salman

RIYADH: Dignitaries and leaders from around the world were to arrive in Saudi Arabia Saturday to offer their condolences to its new King Salman, a day after... read more »

Yemen thrown into turmoil as its president resigns

SANAA: Yemeni leader Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi has offered to resign following a standoff with a powerful Shiite militia in control of the capital, throwing his... read more »

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South Asia

India, Pakistan, Afghanistan can only be friends: Sharif

India, Pakistan, Afghanistan can only be friends: Sharif

Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday said India, Afghanistan and Pakistan have no other option but to become good friends. In an interview to a Turkish media house, Sharif... read more »

Musharraf seeks forgiveness, says will not flee country

Musharraf seeks forgiveness, says will not flee co...

Islamabad – Former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf has sought “forgiveness” for any wrongs he may have committed during his... read more »

Setting up special court to try Musharraf challenged

Setting up special court to try Musharraf challenged

Islamabad – An appeal was submitted Tuesday in the Islamabad High Court in Pakistan against the formation of a special court to try former president... read more »

Shahbaz visit must revive India-Pakistan peace: daily

Shahbaz visit must revive India-Pakistan peace: daily

Islamabad – The visit of Shahbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, t! o Indian Punjab earlier this month will be meaningful... read more »

Want to travel? Go to government, Musharraf told

General Pervez Musharraf can be arrested in Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC.) trial, say experts

Islamabad – Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf was Monday advised by the Sindh High Court to approach the government if he desired permission to... read more »

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Europe

French parliament approves jihadist travel ban

PARIS: France’s parliament on Tuesday approved a new anti-terror bill aimed at preventing potential jihadists from travelling to Iraq, Syria or elsewhere by confiscating their passports. The... read more »

Harvard receives record $350 million for public he...

Harvard University has received the largest donation in its history, the school announced on Monday, $350 million from the Morningside Foundation to... read more »

Six dead in Paris suburb building explosion

BOBIGNY(France): Six people were killed when an explosion ripped through an apartment building outside Paris, reducing half a residential block to rubble,... read more »

ISIS recruits planning 26/11-type attack in UK

An ISIS attack on Europe is not just a wild fantasy of Islamic State militants anymore. Various world leaders and intelligence agencies are acknowledging the... read more »

Don’t mess with nuclear Russia, Putin says

LAKE SELIGER, Russia: President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia’s armed forces, backed by its nuclear arsenal, were ready to meet any aggression,... read more »

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North America

Paraguay Demands U.S. Ambassador’s Departure Amid Diplomatic Tens...

Asunción, August 9, 2024 – Paraguay has called for the U.S. ambassador, Marc Ostfield, to leave the country, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions. The move follows... read more »

Kamala Harris Chooses Tim Walz as Running Mate for...

In a significant move that reshapes the political landscape for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris has selected... read more »

Harris to unveil vice presidential pick for US 2024 ele...

Washington D.C., August 6, 2024 — In a highly anticipated move, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil her vice presidential pick for the upcoming... read more »

Mass Layoffs Hit Multiple Industries as Economic Uncert...

A wave of layoffs has swept across various sectors, with tech giants, software companies, and even vacuum manufacturers cutting thousands of jobs. The latest... read more »

Tropical Storm Debby Bears Down on the Gulf Coast: Emer...

Tropical Storm Debby is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, posing a significant threat to the Gulf Coast region. As the storm approaches, residents are urged... read more »

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Kenya helicopter crash: 6 dead as safari 'tourist' chopper crashes in Samburu

Kenya helicopter crash: 6 dead as safari 'tourist' chopper crashes in Samburu ## Six Fatalities Confirmed in Samburu Helicopter Incident **Samburu County, Kenya** – A tragic... read more »

Blow to Volodymyr Zelensky as axed Ukraine defence minister calls for wartime elections

Blow to Volodymyr Zelensky as axed Ukraine defence minister calls for wartime elections ### Ukraine’s Defense Minister Advocates for Wartime Elections Amidst Russian Aggression Kyiv,... read more »

British tourist, 34, dies after being pulled from sea in Zante

British tourist, 34, dies after being pulled from sea in Zante ## British National Tragically Loses Life in Zakynthos Sea Incident **Zakynthos, Greece** – A tragic incident off the coast... read more »

OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue

OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue **AI Developer Implements Enhanced Safeguards Following Discovery of Advanced Capabilities in Pre-Release Model** A leading... read more »

N. Sitharaman is the first female finance minister after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

Former US official calls shift in relations with Syria surreal

Former US official calls shift in relations with Syria surreal ## Shifting Sands: Former US Official Reflects on Evolving Syria Policy **Washington D.C.** – A significant recalibration in United... read more »

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