December 1, 2024
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December 1, 2024
Donald Trump announces loyalist Kash Patel as choi…
A combination of images shows US President-elect Donald Trump (left) and his choice for the next director of the FBI Kash Patel. — Reuters/File United States President-elect Donald Trump aims to make loyalist Kash Patel the
November 30, 2024
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar ju…
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor on Wednesday asked judges to grant an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing over alleged crimes against humanity committed against Rohingya Muslims. Karim Khan’s request
November 30, 2024
Nine members of a family killed in Nuseirat as Isr…
The Israeli military has targeted residential buildings, public facilities and infrastructure across the Gaza Strip, killing at least nine members of a family in the Nuseirat refugee camp. According to international media reports, on
November 30, 2024
Australia passes social media ban for children und…
Australia on Thursday passed into law a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of
November 30, 2024
Bangladeshi politicians urge calm after clashes
Bangladesh’s leading political parties have called for calm following widespread unrest in the country triggered by the killing of a lawyer during clashes between Hindu protesters and security forces. Public prosecutor Saiful Islam Alif
November 30, 2024
US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan
The United States has signed off on $385m in new weapons sales to Taiwan, the latest sign of deepening military ties that have unsettled China. The US expects to begin delivering the military equipment,
November 30, 2024
Canada PM Trudeau visits Florida to meet with Trum…
An undated image shows US President-elect Donald Trump talking with Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a North Atlantic Treaty Organization Plenary Session at the NATO summit in Watford, Britain. — Reuters/File Trump threatens
November 30, 2024
Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, army says dozens …
Syrian opposition fighters gather at Saadallah al-Jabiri Square, after rebels opposed to Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad said they had reached the heart of Aleppo, Syria, November 30, 2024. — Reuters Syrian army says insurgents
November 30, 2024