Escalating Tensions in Lebanon with Signs of Diplomatic Progress Efforts to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon showed tentative progress as Israel intensified airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds. Israeli forces launched heavy …
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Brazil’s New Central Bank Chief Reaffirms 3% Inflation Target, Outlines Approach
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalGabriel Galipolo, Brazil’s incoming central bank governor, reaffirmed on Wednesday that the 3% inflation target remains non-negotiable, though he highlighted multiple strategies to reach it. Currently serving as director of …
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Hong Kong Closes Schools and Businesses as Tropical Storm Toraji Approaches
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalOn Thursday morning, schools and numerous businesses in Hong Kong were closed after authorities issued a Typhoon Signal No. 8, the city’s third-highest storm warning, as tropical storm Toraji moved …
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Spain Prepares for Severe Storms and Flooding Amid Emergency Alerts
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalSpain is bracing for more intense rainfall and storms on Wednesday, just two weeks after flash floods devastated parts of Valencia and other regions, leading to over 200 deaths and …
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Indonesia Stands Firm on South China Sea Sovereignty, Prioritizes Peaceful Partnerships
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto, addressing the contentious issue of the South China Sea while in Washington on Wednesday, affirmed Indonesia’s commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty. At the same time, he …
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Ukrainian Forces Thwart Russian Assault Near Kupiansk Amid Intensified Combat
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalOn Wednesday, Ukrainian forces successfully defended against a Russian offensive aimed at breaching defenses near the northeastern city of Kupiansk, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. This region, initially seized by …
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Sri Lanka Votes in Pivotal Election to Decide President Dissanayake’s Future
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalOn Thursday, Sri Lankans headed to the polls in a crucial snap election that will shape the nation’s political landscape and determine the mandate of newly elected President Anura Kumara …
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Amsterdam Police Detain Pro-Palestinian Protesters Amid Rising Tensions
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalIn Amsterdam on Wednesday, police detained pro-Palestinian protesters defying a recent ban on demonstrations following violence linked to a football match between Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv. Protesters holding …
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European Nations Seek New UN Pressure on Iran Amid Nuclear Concerns
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalAs Iran faces growing scrutiny over its nuclear activities, European countries are pushing for a fresh resolution through the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board, set to be discussed …
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Trump Transition Team Considers Pentagon Shakeup, Targeting Key Military Officials
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalIn a potential move that could drastically reshape U.S. military leadership, members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team are reportedly drawing up a list of high-ranking military officers for potential …