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Dec 28, 2024

Israel raids north Gaza hospital, ministry says staff out of contact

On Thursday, health officials said five medical staff, including a paediatrician, had been killed by Israeli fire at Kamal Adwan.

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Reuters
Dec 27, 2024

NATO to boost Baltic Sea presence after power, internet cable damage

Estonia launches naval operation to guard a parallel electricity link

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Reuters
Dec 27, 2024

German president dissolves parliament for Feb 23 snap elections

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Reuters
Dec 27, 2024

At least 69 migrants killed in shipwreck off Morocco on deadly route to Spain

The makeshift boat en rout to Spain from West Africa was carrying around 80 people when it capsized off Morocco

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Reuters
Dec 27, 2024

US citizen jailed in Russia for 15 years leaked biotechnology secrets

Russian state news agencies reported that Eugene Spector has been handed a 13-year jail sentence for spying

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Reuters
Dec 27, 2024

China steps up monitoring of Pneumonia, respiratory diseases

Data for acute respiratory diseases showed an upward trend in overall infections in the week of Dec 16 to 22, according to an official statement released on Thursday.

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Web Desk
Dec 27, 2024

Russia warns US against possible nuclear testing under Trump

Russia, the United States and China are all undertaking major modernisations of their nuclear arsenals just as the arms control treaties of the Cold War era between the Soviet Union and the United States crumble.

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Web Desk
Dec 27, 2024

Who is Choi Sang-mok, South Korea’s newest acting president?

Choi, 61, a veteran economic technocrat who has served for more than 30 years at the finance ministry, takes on an unprecedented role as successor to an impeached acting leader.

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AFP
Dec 27, 2024

India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh

India’s cricket team playing against Australia in Melbourne on Friday will wear black armbands to show respect for Manmohan Singh.

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Web Desk
Dec 27, 2024

Bitcoin recovers after early dip, trades above $96k

Bitcoin traded in the green for the first five hours on Friday, despite experiencing some fluctuations. At 00:23 UTC, Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at $95,367.58, marking a dip of $370.34 compared to its previous close of $95,737.92.