As Osaka prepares to host Expo 2025, the city is making significant changes to improve its public spaces—not through landscaping, but by banning smoking in most outdoor areas. The new regulation, effective from January 27, prohibits smoking in parks, roads, plazas, and other public locations. The ban applies to both traditional cigarettes and vapes, with […]
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South Korea faces a deepening political crisis as its Central District Court rejected a petition on Thursday seeking the release of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon was detained on rebellion charges following his controversial martial law declaration in December, a move that escalated tensions and led to his impeachment by the National Assembly. Detention […]
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Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil on Monday accused opposition groups of orchestrating attacks on the country’s diplomatic facilities in five nations. The claim comes just days after President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a controversial third term, despite allegations of electoral irregularities. In a statement, Gil alleged that grassroots groups referred to as […]
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President Joe Biden has signed a landmark executive order aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity defenses following a series of high-profile cyberattacks allegedly linked to China and Russia. The directive, developed over several months, seeks to mitigate vulnerabilities in federal networks and critical infrastructure while setting a foundation for future administrations to address escalating cyber threats. […]
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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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