Bangladesh: Trains canceled as staff strike over benefits

A long-standing dispute over pension and other benefits has prompted Bangladesh’s railway staff to call an indefinite strike. Thousands of passengers are stranded. Train services across Bangladesh came to a standstill on Tuesday as

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Indian city faces rising cases of GBS disease

Western India’s city of Pune is battling rising cases of an immune disorder, the Guillian-Barré Syndrome (GBS). At least one person has died of the rare condition. India’s western city of Pune is

3 months ago

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Belarus: Exiled opponent slams Lukashenko’s ‘fake’ win

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader-in-exile of Belarus’s opposition, has dismissed election results that saw longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko declared winner. China and Russia offered Minsk their congratulations. Exiled opposition figurehead Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on

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South Korea: Bird DNA found in engines of crashed Jeju jet

South Korean investigators will now tear into the engine to determine the cause of the crash. The Boeing 737-800 was flying from Thailand to Muan in South Korea on December 29 when

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Trump suspends Colombia tariffs after agreement

The US said it would not move forward with tariffs and some sanctions on Colombia after a spat over deportation flights. Colombia earlier said it would impose 25% tariffs on US goods.

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DR Congo updates: M23 claim they have captured Goma

M23 rebels say they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN has condemned ‘flagrant disregard’ for the DRC’s sovereignty.  M23 rebels claim they

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Latvia: Undersea cable likely damaged by external influence

After a fiber optic cable was damaged near Sweden, Latvia sent a patrol boat to inspect a suspicious vessel in the Baltic Sea. Sweden later said it seized a vessel believed to

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Deadline for Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon expires

Tensions have erupted in southern Lebanon after a deadline expired for Israeli troops to withdraw. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has lifted a hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. The Israeli military is

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Belarus: RSF files ICC complaint against Lukashenko

Reporters without Borders has accused Belarusian leader Lukashenko of having “systematically persecuted” journalists. It’s filed a complaint with the ICC for crimes against humanity. Reporters without Borders (RSF) on Friday said that

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Indonesia agrees to repatriate Frenchman on death row

Indonesia and France have signed an agreement to repatriate a French citizen who was facing the death penalty over drug offenses. Serge Atlaoui has been in jail in Indonesia since 2005. Jakarta

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Amanda Knox’s slander conviction upheld by Italy’s top court

Amanda Knox implicated barman Patrick Lumumba in the 2007 murder of her flatmate Meredith Kercher in Italy. She described the Thursday ruling as “surreal.” Italy’s top court upheld the conviction of US citizen Amanda

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DR Congo: Military fights to halt M23 rebels, UN ‘alarmed’

The M23 rebels have been trying to make inroads in mineral-rich eastern DR Congo, along the border with Rwanda, in a decades-long conflict that has sparked one of the world’s largest humanitarian

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West Bank: Hundreds leave Jenin as Israeli raid continues

Palestinians in the West Bank city of Jenin have said they received orders to leave their homes from the Israeli military. Israel’s military has said it has merely offered exits via “secure

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Belgium: Teen arrested over alleged plan to attack mosque

Prosecutors in Brussels said the suspect was accused of being “a member of a far-right movement” and “was planning to commit an attack on a mosque on Friday.” A 14-year-old in Belgium suspected of

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US updates: Judge halts Trump bid to change citizenship law

The US president addressed political leaders and business elites gathered at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Meanwhile, a judge blocked Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship. A federal judge in Seattle

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders

An International Criminal Court prosecutor has called for arrest warrants for Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders over the persecution of women. The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor on Thursday said he had filed for the arrest

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German mayor warns against ‘hatred’ after deadly stabbing

A knife attack that killed two people in the Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg has left a local community in grief, with the city’s mayor warning of a “spiral of violence and hatred.”

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Thousands flee new wildfire north of Los Angeles

A fire has broken out north of Los Angeles, with some 50,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings. The region is still reeling from a recent spate of deadly conflagrations. Thousands of

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India: 12 killed by train after fire rumor triggers panic

Authorities reported “sparks inside one of the coaches” which the passengers mistook for fire, causing panic. India’s antiquated railway system is subject to deadly accidents annually, despite investment to modernize it. A

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Italy under fire for releasing Libyan warlord

The International Criminal Court has reminded Italy of its obligation to cooperate fully after it let warlord Ossama al-Masri return to Libya. Al-Masri is accused of murder, rape and torture. Italy Prime

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Prince Harry settles suit with Murdoch media after apology

The Duke of Sussex would have faced a high legal bill even if he had won the case. Harry had accused Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers of unlawfully spying on him. Prince

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South Korea to remove concrete barrier after Jeju Air crash

South Korean authorities are still investigating the cause of the recent air disaster at Muan International Airport. Some are blaming a concrete embankment at the end of the airport runway, which will

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Thailand denies planning Uyghur return in face of UN pleas

Thai authorities have denied any immediate plan to send 48 Uyghur refugees back to China after UN experts urged a stop. Rights groups accuse Beijing of widespread abuses of Uyghurs, a mostly

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Colombia: Special forces target rebels amid surge in attacks

Clashes between the ELN and remnants of FARC, both vying for dominance over coca plantations and drug trafficking routes, have killed more than 100 people and terrorized the region. Spiraling violence in Colombia led

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Middle East: Israeli generals resign over October 7 attacks

Two senior Israeli generals, including the Chief of the General Staff, have tendered their resignations. The Chief of the General Staff of Israel’s armed forces has announced his resignation, citing security and intelligence

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Israel launches military operation in West Bank city

Israeli forces have begun an operation in Jenin, with local officials reporting at least two Palestinians killed. The city and its adjacent refugee camp — a known militant hub — has been

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Turkey: Death toll in ski resort fire rises to 76

Some guests died after jumping out of windows to escape the fire. The hotel was close to capacity with guests taking advantage of the school holidays. At least 76 people have died and

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Turkey: Death toll in ski resort fire rises to 66

Some guests died after jumping out of windows to escape the fire. The hotel was close to capacity with guests taking advantage of the school holidays. At least 66 people have died and

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Colombia to declare state of emergency after rebel violence

The move comes after over 100 were killed and thousands forced to flee. The conflict stems from battles over control of strategic drug trafficking routes between the left-wing rebel ELN and remnant

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Fire in L.A.: How does the pink flame retardant work?

Flame retardants like ones used in wildfires are also used in cladding and electrical appliances. Some are toxic for humans and the environment. When the infamous, hairdryer-like Santa Ana winds weaken, the devastating fires in

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Colombia rebel violence kills more than 100

The conflict stems from battles over control of strategic drug trafficking routes between the left-wing rebel ELN and remnant factions of FARC. A surge in guerrilla violence in northeastern Colombia that has left over 100 people

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South Africa police search for gold mine gangster ‘Tiger’

A gang leader suspected of running illegal gold mining operations in South Africa has escaped police custody. An investigation and manhunt have been launched to find him and those who helped him

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Israel releases 90 Palestinians as part of ceasefire deal

Scores of Palestinian detainees have been freed as Israel’s truce deal with Hamas takes hold. Meanwhile, the three female Israeli hostages released by Hamas are said to be in a stable condition. 

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China executes 2 men for ‘revenge on society crimes’

Two men who committed mass killings apparently out of personal frustration have been executed in China. The two attacks took place within days of one another but were not said to have

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Syria: Nationalist education dropped, but what comes next?

Despite protest over Syria’s more “Islamic” curriculum changes, there are parallel priorities, observers say. After 14 years of war, millions of children remain out of school, and schools need to be restored.

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India: Man jailed for life in doctor rape, murder case

An Indian court has sentenced a man convicted of the rape and murder of a young female doctor to life in prison. The woman had been on duty in a hospital and

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Interpol cooperates with Russia: freedom fighters are declared terrorists

The Caucasus Union and the Dagestan National Center have strongly criticized Interpol for its cooperation with Russia, which endangers the lives of fighters fighting for freedom and justice. The Russian authorities use

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Dzhabrail Mirzoyev: unity of the Caucasus is the path to freedom and prosperity

At the end of 2024, Dzhabrail Mirzoyev, leader of the Caucasus Union, addressed an international conference on national self-determination. His address was a vivid call for the consolidation of the Caucasian peoples

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Pakistan: Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan convicted of graft

A Pakistani anti-graft court sentenced the former prime minister to 14 years in prison in a land corruption case. Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was sentenced to seven years. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan

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China prepares to resume group tours to Taiwan

China says the resumption of group tours to Taiwan would “further promote the normalization of cross-strait personnel exchanges.” China will restart some group tours to Taiwan “in the near future,” China’s Ministry of

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California fires: LA evacuees told to wait another week

Frustrated residents are eager to see what’s left of their homes, but officials have asked evacuees for patience as the search for human remains and removal of toxic waste continue. Los Angeles

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US sanctions on Sudan’s army chief

The United States has accused the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces of choosing war over negotiation and de-escalation. The sanctions come a week after Washington took a similar action against a

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SpaceX Starship fails minutes after launch

A SpaceX Starship rocket failed in space eight minutes after launching from Texas, the company has said. Before the loss, SpaceX caught a Super Heavy booster at the launch pad. SpaceX lost

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Could Israelis be prosecuted for war crimes in Germany?

A Belgian non-profit is trying to prosecute Israeli soldiers, should they leave Israel, for alleged war crimes. German law would allow for this. Could Israeli soldiers on vacation in Germany be arrested?

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Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed at Mumbai home

Khan’s team said he underwent surgery and was in a stable condition. His wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their children were unharmed. Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was admitted to hospital for surgery

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Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage deal

Gazans are celebrating after Qatar’s prime minister announced a ceasefire deal set to be implemented on Sunday. However, Israel says some details remain to be finalized. The Israeli military has released a

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India: Thick fog brings New Delhi to a crawl

Several areas in northern India including capital city New Delhi were covered in fog on Wednesday. Over 100 flights and 40 trains were delayed, and road traffic was affected. India’s capital New

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Los Angeles braces for strong winds amid fire risk

Authorities have issued warnings over strong winds in California that posed a risk to the fire-affected region. Firefighters from other states as well as Canada and Mexico have been called in. Fresh

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Middle East: Qatar says Gaza truce talks in ‘final stages’

Qatar says truce talks between Israel and Hamas are at their “closest point” to a deal for Gaza after the resolution of “major issues” in recent weeks.  US Secretary of State Antony

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Pistorius in Kyiv ahead of Trump’s return and German vote

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Ukraine on an unannounced visit, quite probably his last before next month’s German election. He said he’d discuss continued European support, as Trump returns next

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Peru: Rescue crews search for trapped miners

At least 17 miners are believed to be trapped at a mine in a region in northwestern Peru that has seen a recent uptick in violence. Rescuers in northern Peru were searching

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North Korea launches test missiles towards East Sea: Seoul

South Korea’s military said it had detected multiple test missiles launched by Pyongyang towards the Sea of Japan. North Korea had tested a ballistic missile just a week ago. South Korea’s military

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Nigeria: Civilians ‘mistakenly’ killed in military airstrike

The airforce has promised an investigation into the strike in Zamfara state. However, rights groups have criticized this type of investigation for a lack of transparency. The Nigerian Air Force said it

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Ukraine updates: Seoul says over 3,000 N Korean casualties

Seoul said that over 3,000 North Korean troops had been killed or injured since joining hostilities. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s president has offered North Korean POWs to be exchanged for Ukrainian prisoners. South Korea’s

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LA fires: Race to contain outbreaks as death toll rises

The Palisades Fire on the western edge of Los Angeles has turned towards a densely populated area, leading to further evacuations. Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 24. The Los Angeles coroner’s daily

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Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger

The Foreign Ministry in Vienna has confirmed that a woman has been kidnapped in the northern Niger city of Agadez. It is the first abduction of a European citizen in the West

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Zelenskyy offers North Korean POW exchange for Ukrainians

The Ukrainian president said two North Korean soldiers were captured as prisoners of war by Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region. Pyongyang has deployed thousands of troops to help Moscow in the

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US President-elect Trump faces sentencing in hush-money case

Donald Trump is set to be sentenced after his conviction for paying hush money to a porn star. The president-elect had sought to halt the hearing in view of his inauguration in

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Pakistani airline resumes Europe flights after EU ban lifted

Pakistan’s state-run carrier PIA has resumed flights to Europe after the EU lifted a four-year safety ban. The airline is still barred from flying to the UK and US. A flight operated

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North Carolina police shoot dead ‘Pizzagate’ gunman

Police say a man embroiled in the so-called “Pizzagate” conspiracy was shot dead after brandishing a gun during a traffic stop. The man was jailed in 2016 after firing his gun inside

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Sudan: MSF suspends operations at key Khartoum hospital

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is pausing activities at a main hospital in Sudan’s capital after repeated violence. It says staff and patients have both suffered attacks amid the country’s civil war. Medical

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Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors over ‘Rust’ trial

In his lawsuit, actor Alec Baldwin has alleged that the prosecutors intentionally mishandled evidence. It follows the legal controversy surrounding his involvement in Halyna Hutchins’ death on the set of “Rust.” Actor

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Swiss national found dead in Iran prison

The individual had been detained on accusations of spying. Efforts to save him were unsuccessful, the Mizan news agency quoted the head of the Semnan province’s justice department, as saying. A Swiss

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Ukraine allies push for aid ahead of Trump second term

President Zelenskyy and allies were meeting in Germany for the final summit on Ukrainian aid before Donald Trump takes office. Trump has been critical of the US role in the conflict. Western

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Mozambique: Tensions rise as main opposition leader returns

Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned home after fleeing following a poll he says was rigged. Authorities fear a repeat of the deadly violence that followed the October election. Mozambique opposition leader

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China accuses EU of discriminatory trade practices

China said an investigation had found the European Union imposed unfair “trade and investment barriers.” China on Thursday said that the investigations conducted by the European Union (EU) into Chinese firms constituted “unfair trade and

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India: At least 6 dead in temple stampede

The stampede occurred during a 10-day festival at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The state authorities launched an investigation into the incident. At least six people

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California fires leave several dead in ‘widespread disaster’

The fires in and around the second-largest city in the US have also left a “number of significant injuries,” according to city fire officials. At least 100,000 Los Angeles residents have been

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Ukraine strikes Russian air force oil depot

Ukraine attacked a oil depot that supplies a military airfield in the Russian city of Engels. Both countries continue to trade drone strikes as the war approaches its fourth year. Ukraine said

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Tibet quake: Rescue teams scramble to find survivors

Urgency is mounting in China’s Tibet autonomous region after an earthquake near Mount Everest killed well over a hundred people. An unknown number remain unaccounted for. Thousands of rescuers were on Wednesday

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Tourists and pilot killed in Australian seaplane crash

The airplane crashed as it took off Rottnest Island a popular tourist spot off Western Australia. Specialist investigators were probing the crash. Two tourists from Switzerland and from Denmark, along with the pilot, were killed after

4 months ago

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Germany: Two dead after shooting in Baden-Württemberg

The alleged perpetrator was eventually apprehended by police following a manhunt involving a helicopter and special forces. A third victim is seriously injured. Two people were killed and another critically injured after

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Tibet earthquake kills at least 95

At least 95 people have been reported dead after a powerful earthquake in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. Tremors were also felt in Nepal and India. Dozens of people have been killed after a

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India: Three feared dead in mining accident

Rescuers said three out of nine miners were feared dead after a mining accident in India’s Assam state. Illegal mines with poor safety conditions are common in the area. Three miners are

4 months ago

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Nigeria: Bomb hits school, killing at least two

At least two men were killed by an explosion at a school near Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. Police have identified three suspects from the northern state of Katsina and an investigation is underway.

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Kazakhstan receives Azerbaijan Airlines black box crash data

The voice recorders from the Brazilian-made plane were analyzed in Brasilia before the data was handed to Kazakh authorities. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan has directed unusually strong words towards Moscow. Brazilian air force investigators have

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US releases 11 Yemen nationals from Guantanamo Bay

The latest release reduces the total population of the notorious US facility to 15. At its peak, almost 700 prisoners were held in Guantanamo Bay, many of whom were never charged with

4 months ago

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Indian police officers killed in Chhattisgarh Maoist attack

At least eight police officers and a driver have been killed in a bomb blast in the central Indian state. Authorities blamed the attack on Maoist guerrillas. Police in India on Monday confirmed media

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Ex-French President Sarkozy on trial over ‘Libyan case’

Nicolas Sarkozy has denied allegations he received campaign funding from the government of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. He faces up to 10 years in prison. The trial of former French President

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Indian journalist found dead in septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar’s body was found with severe injuries. He was known for reporting on corruption in India’s Chhattisgarh state. After going missing on New Year’s Day, the body of Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was

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Caucasus Intelligence Center (CIC): A Reliable Instrument of International Security Based on Partnerships with Lithuania, Belgium, and France

Since the establishment of the Caucasus Union, the Caucasus Intelligence Center (Caucasus Intelligence Center, CIC) has proven itself as a key element in ensuring security, protecting national interests, and strengthening international cooperation.

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German security chiefs face grilling over Magdeburg attack

German lawmakers are quizzing officials over possible security lapses ahead of the attack that killed five people at a Christmas market. The German parliament’s interior committee is to question security and intelligence

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Ethiopia: At least 71 dead after truck plunges into river

The truck plunged into a river after missing a bridge in the country’s south. Some of the passengers had been returning from a wedding. Authorities in Ethiopia said on Monday that the death toll

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South Korea orders safety probe after Jeju Air plane crash

All 175 passengers and four of the crew died when the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport and burst into flames Acting South Korean President Choi

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Bangkok hotel fire kills 3 tourists

The fire broke out at The Ember Hotel near the Thai capital’s popular Khao San Road. The nationalities of the dead are not yet known. A fire at a hotel in Bangkok

4 months ago

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Polish border: accusations of discrimination against Ukrainians and cruelty to animals

The Polish Customs Service has found itself at the center of a scandal involving accusations of bias against Ukrainian citizens and their pets. According to witnesses, numerous cases of provocations, delays and

4 months ago

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Estonia start naval patrols to protect undersea cables

The Estonian Navy deployed a patrol boat a day after Finland seized a ship believed to be part of Russia’s “shadow fleet.” Estonia has started naval patrols to protect a power cable under

4 months ago

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Ukraine updates: North Korean soldier captured in Kursk

It was the first such capture of a North Korean soldier fighting on behalf of Russia by Ukraine. He has reportedly died of his injuries. Ukrainian forces have captured an injured North Korean

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Middle East updates: Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza

Dozens of people, including doctors and journalists, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel said it intercepted a missile from Yemen on Friday amid renewed tensions with the Houthis. Israel’s

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Syria: Former justice who sent ‘thousands’ to death arrested

An NGO says Mohammed Kanjo Hassan sentenced thousands of people to death. He was arrested by Syria’s new authorities, together with his entourage. Syria’s new authorities arrested a military justice official who

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Austria: Father and son killed in avalanche in Tyrol

A 51-year-old Austrian and one of his two sons were buried by an avalanche on Rosskopf mountain. They could not be reanimated on recovery. The other son and a family friend narrowly

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Putin says Slovakia and Fico willing to broker Ukraine talks

Vladimir Putin said Slovakia’s prime minister offered on his recent visit to Moscow to host potential talks between Russia and Ukraine. Robert Fico made the trip as a halt to Russian gas

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Russia says it foiled Ukrainian plot to kill officials

The Federal Security Service of Russia said a series of assassination attempts had been foiled. Four Russian citizens have been arrested. Authorities in Russia said on Thursday that a number of Ukrainian plots to

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Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan marked a somber Thursday after a state-owned passenger plane burst into flames after crashing in Kazakhstan, killing at least 38 people aboard. Azerbaijan held a national day of mourning Thursday, a day

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Dead body found in wheel well of Chicago to Hawaii jet

US carrier United Airlines says staff found a dead body in the wheel well of one of its aircraft after it landed in Hawaii. Police are actively investigating the case. Police on

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Syria: Over a dozen killed in ‘ambush’ by Assad loyalists

Several interior ministry personnel were killed in a clash as they went to arrest an officer of the ousted Assad regime. Meanwhile Alawites across the nation protested the decimation of a holy

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Japan Airlines says hit by cyber attack

Japan Airlines (JAL) said the incident could have an impact on flight operations. The firm is Japan’s second largest airline after All Nippon Airways. Japan Airlines (JAL) on Thursday said it had had

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Outages as Russia hits Ukraine energy sites at Christmas

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Putin had “deliberately” chosen Christmas for a strike targeting power generating sites in several states. Most of the missiles were interecepted but there were hits and power outages.

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Mexico: Christmas fair organizer shot dead in Chilpancingo

Gunmen killed the fair organizer on Christmas Eve in a public square in the Mexican city of Chilpancingo, state prosecutors say. The city has been plagued by violence between two rival drug

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Mozambique: Over 1,500 inmates escape Maputo jail after riot

The prisoners broke out of jail in Maputo following a riot which killed dozens, according to local police. Mozambique is facing violent unrest as political crisis deepens. Police in Mozambique said 33

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