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The US president-elect nominates controversial figures for key posts. Donald Trump is set to begin his second term with daunting foreign policy challenges, including several wars overseas. He’s said he’ll end the fighting in Ukraine on his first day, but hasn’t explained how. His plans regarding Gaza and Lebanon are just as vague. And the … Read more
The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F. Ghana have failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in their qualifying match. The Black Stars needed a win in their … Read more
Floridians can relax. Tropical Storm Sara is unlikely to pose any threat to the Sunshine State or other parts of the U.S. coast, as forecasters said Friday that the storm will weaken quickly and then dissipate as it crosses Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula this weekend. Previous forecast tracks showed less interaction with land, allowing the storm … Read more
Financing is one of the main sticking points at the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan. Climate scientists meeting in Azerbaijan are setting new targets to cut emissions and work out a plan on how rich nations can help achieve the goals. China, India and Indonesia have shown some of the biggest increases in emissions, according to … Read more
German leader Olaf Scholz speaks to Vladimir Putin for first time in 2 years Financial Times Zelensky accuses German chancellor of opening ‘Pandora’s box’ with Putin CNN Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West The New York Times Kremlin reveals what ultimatums Putin gave to Scholz Ukrainska Pravda Scholz’s call with Putin will open ‘Pandora’s box’, … Read more
Marc Lamont Hill discusses the impact of a second Trump presidency on US foreign policy and global crises. As the US braces for a transition of power between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, both US geopolitical allies and adversaries wonder what direction American foreign policy will take under Trump. With tensions in the … Read more
Firefighters battle blaze in one room for two hours as local mayor cites smoke inhalation as likely cause of deaths. A blaze in a care home in Spain’s northeastern Aragon region has killed at least 10 people and left two in critical condition. Local authorities reported that the fire broke out about 5am (04:00 GMT) … Read more
North Korea orders mass production of suicide drones: report DW (English) North Korea to mass produce self-detonating explosive drones, state media reports CNN North Korea leader Kim orders mass production of suicide drones, KCNA says Reuters Kim Jong Un Calls for Mass Production of Suicide Attack Drones Bloomberg North Korea’s Kim orders mass production of attack drones: State media Al … Read more
As the Israeli military intensified a days-long barrage of strikes south of Beirut, the Lebanese capital, at least 12 emergency rescue workers were killed on Thursday in a strike on a civil defense center in the northeastern city of Baalbek, the regional governor said. Rescue operations were underway, and the city’s civil defense chief, Bilal … Read more
A United Nations special committee says Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza are consistent with genocide. In a new report, a UN committee says Israel is intentionally causing the death of civilians and aid workers, using starvation as a weapon of war, and inflicting collective punishment on Palestinians. Separately, the Human Rights Watch NGO says 90 … Read more