Sri Lanka’s nationwide electricity failure on the 17th began with the sudden loss of 187 megawatts of power from the first generating unit of the Lakvijaya coal-fired power station in Norochcholai, according
President Joe Biden has blocked Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel, a decision that has sparked controversy within his administration and beyond. The move defied the advice of several
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On January 1, 2025, nine countries officially joined the BRICS partnership: Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Cuba, Uganda, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the evolution of BRICS,
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Syria’s newly appointed caretaker Ministry of Education has reversed controversial proposals to revise the national curriculum, following a widespread backlash across social media. The suggested alterations, which raised concerns among secular Syrians,
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President-Elect Donald Trump has criticized the UK government’s decision to raise the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas profits, claiming it was a “very big mistake.” The comments, made on
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Inside the shabby trailer where Shamsud-Din Jabbar plotted his deadly attack on New Orleans, an open Quran sat on a reading stand. The final lines on the page, describing the promise of
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the New Gwadar International Airport in the country’s southwest Balochistan province will unlock immense economic opportunities for Pakistan, an official statement said. Chairing
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The Indian Navy is set to commission three major combat platforms on January 15, 2025, including two warships and a submarine. This milestone underscores India’s growing defense capabilities and its commitment to
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Sweden, once known for its “open-hearted” approach to refugees, is now on track to record its lowest number of asylum applications in 25 years. This dramatic shift in migration policy comes after
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In a dramatic legal battle, Justin Baldoni has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of misreporting and omitting crucial details in their coverage of Blake Lively’s
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As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan embarks on a significant economic shift, one figure has played a central yet understated role in managing the country’s transition from unconventional economic policies to a
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In mid-December, two jubilant groups came together to celebrate their recent, interconnected turns in fortune: the cryptocurrency industry and the family of the victorious US president-elect, Donald Trump. Eric Trump, the second
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The FBI has discovered the largest stash of explosives in its history during a detention of a Virginia resident, according to court documents. Brad Spafford was detained on December 17 for storing
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French troops stationed in Ivory Coast are set to begin their withdrawal this month, marking a significant reduction in France’s military footprint in the region and signaling a shift in Western influence
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled the Wonsan Kalma beach resort, a sprawling new tourist destination on the country’s east coast, as North Korea prepares to reopen its borders for tourism
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Switzerland has officially implemented a ban on face-covering garments, including niqabs, burqas, and balaclavas, in public spaces as of January 1, 2025. Those violating the law will face fines ranging from 100
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