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Global land-mine deaths rise as new conflicts and treaty withdrawals fuel deployment
The number of deaths from land-mines increased significantly in 2024. In many regions where even wars seem like a distant past, the…
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European Commission preparing strategy to reduce dependence on Chinese critical raw materials
The European Commission has begun drafting a strategy to cut the EU’s dependency on China for supplier-critical raw materials, to be finalized…
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Soyuz spacecraft lifts off for the ISS carrying joint Russian–U.S. astronaut team
Perhaps those who have historically been the greatest rivals in the aerospace race surprised everyone with an unusual mission. In the skies…
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COP30 concludes without U.S. participation, leaving major climate decisions unresolved
COP30 began in Brazil, and there is an expectation left from the protestors because there is no plan to gradually quit using…
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Uzbekistan creates tax-exempt AI zone in bid to lure global tech investment
The new AI tax-free zone demonstrates Uzbekistan's intention to lead the digital technology and innovation sector within the region. The digital technology…
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UN officials warn Myanmar’s planned elections could entrench repression rather than ease it
With just a few weeks to go before the start of the voting scheduled for December 28th, the United Nations has issued…
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IMF warns G20 nations face their slowest medium-term growth outlook since the 2009 financial crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that G20 nations, many of which are the largest economies globally, are facing the weakest…
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Maduro vows Venezuela will not accept a “subservient peace” as U.S. pressure intensifies
With increased U.S. military activities in the Caribbean and the U.S. traveling the world with the biggest military aircraft, President Nicolás Maduro…
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European telecom operator fined for inadequate protection of at-risk telecare users
European telecommunications services and their reliability are very important in the technology and communications sector. The recent fine imposed on Virgin Media…
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Deadly floods sweep Southeast Asia, leaving over 240 dead as climate risks intensify
As the heavy downpour continues in Southeast Asia, floods have killed over 240 people and displaced hundreds of thousands. With torrential rains…
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Fatal tower fire triggers renewed scrutiny of Hong Kong’s building safety and housing oversight
Wang Fuk Court, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, was recently shaken by a tragedy: a serious fire engulfed seven residential towers, one…
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Pope Leo XIV to convene Middle Eastern Christian leaders in renewed push for unity
In a historic attempt to mend the division that has stood for centuries, in his attempt to foster unity and peace, Pope…