Protests Erupt in Syria Over Burning of Christmas Tree
Protests have erupted across Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah, a Christian-majority town near Hama.
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Australian Towns Urged to Evacuate Before Christmas as Bushfires Intensify
Residents in an Australian region grappling with escalating bushfires were granted a brief two-hour window on Tuesday to return home
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Explosion at Ammunition Factory Kills 12, Injures 4 in Turkey
A devastating explosion at an ammunition and explosives factory in north-west Turkey claimed the lives of 12 people and left
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Biden Commutes Death Sentences to Preempt Trump’s Planned Executions
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden, in a historic move, commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates on Monday,
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Niger Summons Nigerian Diplomat Amid Tensions Over Alleged Destabilisation Attempts
Niger’s foreign ministry has summoned Nigeria’s charge d’affaires, accusing the neighboring country of being a “rear base” for attempts to
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Biden Approves $571M Military Aid to Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions with China
Biden Approves $571M Military Aid to Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions with ChinaUS President Joe Biden has authorized $571.3 million in
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Google Counters US Call for Chrome Browser Sale
Google has pushed back against the US government’s antitrust demands, proposing an alternative to the forced sale of its Chrome
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US Congress Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
In a dramatic turn of events, the US Congress narrowly averted a Christmastime government shutdown by passing a funding bill
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‘Buy More American Oil, Gas or Face Higher Tariffs,’ Trump Warns EU Countries
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has warned European Union (EU) nations that they must significantly increase their purchases of American oil
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UAE Introduces 5-Year Residency Visa For Expatriate Retirees
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a new residency programme that allows expatriate retirees aged 55 and above to
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