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Quad Reaffirm Commitment to Indo-Pacific Stability and Prosperity on Anniversary
What began as an emergency response to a natural catastrophe has since evolved into a comprehensive partnership addressing diverse challenges.
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Air Plane Crash in South Korea with over 170 dead, Jeju CEO apologized
The crash occurred at 9:03 a.m. local time (1203 GMT), as Jeju Air Flight 2216 attempted to land in challenging weather conditions. The plane, a Boeing 737-8AS, reportedly suffered engine trouble shortly before landing, with video footage showing smoke trailing from the aircraft before it erupted in flames on the runway.
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Global Innovators Unite to Combat Disinformation at ICFJ’s Solutions Challenge
Innovators collaborate to counter misinformation through creativity and mentorship.
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UK Vows Protection for Khalistanis Amid Allegations of Indian Agency Harassment: Report
Jarvis addressed these concerns in a letter to the Sikh Federation, an organization associated with pro-Khalistan activities, as reported by The Guardian.
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UK Joins Major Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc as European member
Government projections suggest that membership could provide a boost of up to £2 billion ($2.5 billion) annually to Britain’s economy.
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Bangladesh Elected Vice President of UN Human Rights Council for 2025
The decision was finalized on (December 9) during an organizational session of the Council, setting the stage for Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva to join the Council's Bureau from January 1 to December 31, 2025.
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Moscow Hosts Cultural Telebridge to Discuss the Establishment of Museum of African Cultures
Organized by the Russian-African Club of Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) with support from the Secretariat of the "Russia-Africa Partnership Forum" under the Russian Foreign Ministry, the event featured participants from Russia and nine African countries.
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Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse: Oceans Brace for Rising Pollution Crisis
While these policies are a step forward, they fail to address the accumulated "legacy" plastic pollution already present in marine ecosystems.
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Islamist-Led Rebels Enter Damascus as President Assad Reportedly Leaves Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) claimed Assad left via Damascus International Airport as security forces vacated the area. Though these reports remain unverified.
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Trump suggests Canada become 51st state after Trudeau said tariff would kill economy
The meeting, which Trump described as "very productive," centered on contentious issues like tariffs, border security, and trade deficits. According to sources present, Trump was candid and firm in his demands.
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Trump Warns BRICS: 100% Tariffs if New Currency Challenges the Dollar
Trump warns BRICS against challenging the US dollar with a new currency.
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China Challenges ICC Jurisdiction on Myanmar Junta Chief
The ICC's chief prosecutor, on Wednesday, requested judicial approval for the warrant, citing Min Aung Hlaing’s “criminal responsibility for crimes against humanity” linked to military crackdowns on Rohingya Muslims in 2017.
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Government Eyes Yunus's 'Three Zeros' Model to Drive National SDG Progress
The "Three Zeros" theory has garnered global recognition as an innovative approach to fostering economic empowerment. It has created a skilled workforce, and ensuring environmental sustainability.
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Strategic importance of Coco Island
Coco Island group consists of five islands: four on the Great Coco Reef and one on the Little Coco Reef Due in large part to their advantageous placement close to important trade lanes and geopolitical hotspots, their history, geography, and military significance have garnered international interest.
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US Election Result and Related Underlying Trifles
Potential delays in vote counts and legal disputes could impact the 2024 election result timeline.
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Deadly Eruption: Volcano Claims Six Lives in Indonesia
The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki sent plumes of ash and smoke billowing into the sky, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
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Bangladeshi Expatriate Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Beirut
A Bangladeshi migrant worker lost his life in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, marking the first Bangladeshi casualty in the conflict.
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BRICS Unveils Symbolic Banknote in Push to Challenge Dollar Dominance
The BRICS nations have long discussed strategies to boost financial independence, particularly as sanctions, trade conflicts, and global economic imbalances have underscored the risks of over-reliance on the dollar.
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Chief adviser expected to join COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan next month
The summit, which will bring together over 32,000 participants, will primarily focus on the critical issue of climate finance, a senior foreign ministry official informed UNB.
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Trudeau Blames India for Sovereignty Violation, Labels It 'A Big Mistake'
Trudeau accuses India of violating Canadian sovereignty over the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.