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‘President Musk’ flexes his influence as US govt shutdown looms
Elon Musk's involvement in derailing a bipartisan deal in Congress to prevent a US government shutdown has highlighted his immense influence over the Republican Party and the incoming administration of Donald Trump.
In addition to being…
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Japan inspects US air base over chemical spill
Japanese authorities on Friday staged an inspection of a US military base in Tokyo, a government spokesman said, after being informed by the American side of a chemical leak.
Japan’s probe at the Yokota Air Base followed a US notice two…
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Canada’s Trudeau to shuffle his Cabinet amid resignation calls and rising discontent
Embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his Cabinet Friday.
The prime minister’s office confirmed late Thursday that Trudeau will participate in the swearing-in ceremony and chair a meeting with his new Cabinet later…
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Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands
Australia announced on Friday it will pay for more police in Solomon Islands and create a police training center in the South Pacific island nation’s capital Honiara, where Chinese law enforcement instructors are already based under a…
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Prince William and Kate Middleton unveil their heartfelt 2024 Christmas card with family
Prince William and Kate Middleton have unveiled their 2024 Christmas card, giving fans a heartwarming glimpse into their family holiday celebrations.
The festive photo, shared on social media, features the couple alongside their three…
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Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
Immigration to the United States in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday.
The 1% growth rate this year was the highest it has…
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Climate change and biodiversity loss are connected: Key takeaways from NEXUS report
A new major scientific report has highlighted the strong interlinkages between some of the biggest challenges facing humankind such as climate change, biodiversity loss and hunger, and emphasised on the need for adopting an integrated…
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Israel hits ports, energy sites in Yemen after missile intercepted
Israel said Thursday it struck ports and energy infrastructure it alleges are used by Houthi militants, after intercepting a missile fired by the group.
Israel’s military said it “conducted precise strikes on Houthi military targets in…
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North Korea slams ‘reckless’ US-led criticism of involvement in Ukraine
North Korea on Thursday lashed out at the United States and its allies for criticizing its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, including the deployment of troops, rejecting what it called a “reckless provocation.”
In a statement carried…
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UK to supply $286 million in military equipment to Kyiv
Britain on Thursday unveiled a package of £225 million ($286 million) in new military aid to Ukraine for next year, including drones, boats and air defense systems.
The move came after the UK’s Defense Secretary John Healey visited Kyiv on…
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