More aid workers have been killed in 2024 than in any other year, says UN. More aid workers, health care staffers, delivery personnel and other humanitarians have been killed in 2024 than in any other single year, the United Nations (UN) reported on Friday. Bloodshed in the Middle East has been the single-biggest cause of […]
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Aircraft carrier George Washington arrives in Japan for permanent deployment. The American aircraft carrier USS George Washington has arrived at the Yokosuka Naval Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, for permanent deployment, Azernews reports. The George Washington will replace another aircraft carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan, which had been stationed at Yokosuka. This marks the return of the
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Netanyahu calls ICC’s arrest warrant ‘antisemitic’ Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu severely criticized the International Criminal Court for issuing arrest warrants against him and a former minister, and said his government won’t be deterred from continuing its war against Hamas in Gaza. The Hague-based court’s announcement on Thursday was “anti-Semitic” and Israel will keep “defending its citizens,”
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Sixth person dies in Laos ‘methanol mass poisoning’ as hostel owner detained by police Holly Bowles, 19, had been in a critical condition in hospital in Bangkok for days following the poisoning in Laos more than a week ago. Australian broadcaster Network 10 read aloud a short statement from the Bowles family, saying: “We
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US Senate: Pennsylvania Democrat concedes year’s final seat after ultra-close race Democratic Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick on Thursday, as a statewide recount showed no signs of overturning the latter’s tiny margin of victory. Casey’s concession comes more than two weeks after the 5 November elections,
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Ariana Grande accused of ‘queerbaiting’ after her comment about Wicked character Glinda’s sexuality Ariana Grande reflected on her Wicked character’s sexuality in a recent interview, stating that Glinda ‘might be a little in the closet.’ Grande, 31, and her co-star Cynthia Erivo, 37, who plays the Wicked Witch of the West Elphaba, sat down with U.K. outlet Gay Times, and were
Iran activates new, advanced centrifuges after E3-drafted IAEA resolution TEHRAN, Iran Iran on Friday announced the activation of new and advanced centrifuges in response to the latest resolution passed by the UN nuclear watchdog’s board. A joint statement issued by Iran’s Foreign Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said the nuclear body
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Pakistan court grants bail to Imran Khan, orders his release A court in Islamabad has ordered the release of Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, and granted him bail in a case involving the sale of state gifts. Wednesday’s decision comes as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters prepare for a major rally in support of
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Biden calls ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders ‘outrageous’ Outgoing US President Joe Biden denounced a decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants on Thursday for Israel’s prime minister and his former defense minister. “The ICC issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli leaders is outrageous,” said Biden in a statement.
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Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he would nominate former Florida Attorney General and loyalist Pam Bondi to be U.S. Attorney General, moving swiftly to replace his former nominee Matt Gaetz after the embattled former congressman withdrew from consideration. Gaetz was the subject of a House Ethics Committee probe into allegations of having sex with an underage
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