China has officially launched its first next-generation amphibious assault ship, strengthening its rapidly expanding navy in a direct challenge to the military power of the United States. The new ship, the Type 076, was unveiled during a ceremony at a Shanghai shipyard on Friday. Named Sichuan after a southwestern province, the vessel represents a […]
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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been detained in Tehran, as confirmed by Italy’s foreign ministry. Sala was apprehended by Tehran police on December 19 while reporting in the Iranian capital. The Italian government is actively working with Iranian authorities to understand the circumstances of her detention and to secure her release. The Italian embassy […]
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The Azerbaijan Airlines crash on Christmas Day near Aktau, Kazakhstan, has ignited significant speculation and controversy. Preliminary investigations suggest “physical and technical external interference,” fueling allegations of Russian involvement. The tragedy claimed 38 lives out of the 67 passengers and crew onboard, including individuals from Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. While Kazakhstan’s transport ministry confirmed […]
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The Biden administration is expediting the delivery of weapons to Ukraine as it nears the end of its term, aiming to strengthen Kyiv’s position for 2025. This move comes as President-elect Donald Trump voices strong disapproval of a recent U.S. decision allowing Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons to strike within Russia. On Thursday, the […]
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Two Russian cargo ships carrying oil products faced severe distress in the Kerch Strait, situated between mainland Russia and Crimea, due to harsh weather conditions, according to Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations. The incident has triggered large-scale rescue operations and raised environmental concerns regarding a potential oil spill. One of the affected vessels, the […]
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Fierce battles in northern Syria between Kurdish-led forces and Turkish-backed groups have raised fears about the safety of a key dam in the region. The ongoing conflict has sparked concerns that damage to the dam could lead to catastrophic flooding for over 40 villages downstream. The fighting pits Kurdish factions, led by the Syrian […]
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In a disturbing act of vandalism, a Jewish area in Sydney was attacked overnight with a stolen car set on fire and antisemitic slurs spray-painted on nearby walls. This incident has sparked a swift response from authorities, who have emphasized that antisemitism has no place in Australia’s diverse society. The attack took place […]
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La neutralité technologique, pilier des politiques européennes, promet l’innovation et l’équité. Mais ce concept suscite des débats concernant les avantages et limites de sa mise en œuvre. Souvent mentionnée dans les politiques publiques de l’Union européenne, la neutralité technologique vise à garantir des réglementations non biaisées envers une technologie spécifique. Ce principe, essentiel dans […]
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In a significant development, Russia expelled a British diplomat on November 26, accusing him of espionage. This latest move further strains the already deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Russian Foreign Ministry claimed that the British diplomat had entered the country under false pretenses, using a diplomatic cover for intelligence activities. The […]
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A suicide bombing at Quetta’s main train station in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 25 people and injured 53 more on Saturday. The attack occurred around 9 a.m. as passengers gathered on the station platform, causing chaos and panic, with the injured and deceased spread across the area. Eyewitnesses described a harrowing scene of […]
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