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“After 25 years of presence, MONUSCO will definitively depart from the DRC no later than the end of 2024,” stated Bintou Keita, the head of the MONUSCO mission, during a media briefing in the Congolese capital Kinshasa on Saturday.
The military action was taken in coordination with the UK and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands, U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement late on Thursday.
While the withdrawal is underway, the southern city of Khan Younis continues to witness fierce fighting. Israel remains steadfast in its commitment to pursue the war until its objectives are met, including the destruction of the Palestinian group Hamas.
The confirmed death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. Collapsed buildings in Niigata, Toyama, Fukui, and Gifu prefectures have led to multiple injuries, with victims trapped or buried beneath the debris.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a quake in Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, with one registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.4.
Moscow said at least 20 people had died. Two children are also among the dead. 111 people were injured.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveils ambitious military plans for 2024, including three spy satellites, nuclear weapons expansion, and armed drones, raising global concerns about regional stability and diplomatic challenges.
More than 25,000 people have already been evacuated because of floods and landslides in low-lying states on Dec 26.
Communities that rely on the rainforest’s waterways now find themselves struggling with fire and plunging water levels.
The international trade landscape has been significantly impacted by a series of attacks on ships in the Red Sea carried out by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The plane had landed at the Châlons Vatry airport, 150 kilometers from Paris, to refuel last Friday. Among the passengers on the plane were 11 unaccompanied children.
Amid Queensland's worst flooding, over 300 rescued. Cairns faces water crisis. Rebuilding begins, but uncertainty looms in weather forecasts.
The controversial photos, depicting model Kristen McMenamy alongside mannequins in white cloth and plastic amidst rubble, have sparked outrage and calls for a boycott.
Elon Musk's STEM-focused Musk Academy in Texas sparks excitement and controversy, raising questions about accessibility and the future of education.
The authorities, in a statement, said that security officials were working to track down and identify the gunmen.
South China Sea tensions escalate between China and the Philippines, raising fears of U.S. involvement. Analysts express growing concerns.
The nation has declared a period of mourning lasting 40 days, during which government offices will remain closed for three days. In a televised statement, the country expressed deep sorrow at the loss of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah.
Israel's indoctrination of children fuels shocking celebration of Palestinian genocide, highlighting long-standing systemic efforts to dehumanize and promote aggression.
The international institution warns the humanitarian aid sector facing a funding crisis amid conflict and climate emergencies.
The State Department on Friday used an Arms Export Control Act emergency declaration for the tank rounds worth $106.5m for immediate delivery to Israel, the Pentagon said in a statement on Saturday
