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• Paramilitaries launch first attack on Port Sudan: army

  04-05-2025 12:19 via article.wn.com
  PORT SUDAN: Sudanese paramilitaries on Sunday struck Port Sudan, the army said, in the first attack on the seat of the army-aligned government in the country's two-year war.The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at war with the regular army since April 2023, have increased their use of drones since losing territory including much of the capital Khartoum in March.Army spokesman Nabil Abdullah said in a statement that the RSF 'targeted Osman Digna Air Base, a goods warehouse and some civilia
  
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• Aw, rats! KC is one of the rattiest US cities, according to new study

  18-12-2025 15:37 via article.wn.com
  Kansas City jumped nine spots from last year. But a local pest expert said not to worry. ......
  
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• US Congress ends Syria sanctions under Bashar

  18-12-2025 15:35 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, DC – The...
  
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• Oman Honors Modi: Sultan Awards Prestigious Order of Oman to Indian PM

  18-12-2025 15:35 via article.wn.com
  Muscat: Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik conferred ‘The First Class of the Order of Oman’ on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday - an...
  
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• Milestone Achieved: Indian Railways Electrifies 99.2% of Broad Gauge Network

  18-12-2025 15:35 via article.wn.com
  New Delhi: Indian Railways has electrified 99.2 per cent of its broad gauge network, marking a major milestone in India’s transport infrastructure push and placing the country ahead of several major railway systems globally, including the UK, Russia and China, according to a Ministry of Railways statement. With this achievement, India has moved closer than ever to operating a fully electrified railway network. Fourteen railway zones — including Central, Eastern and Northern Railways
  
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• Japan gov’t sued over ‘unconstitutional’ climate inaction

  18-12-2025 15:35 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO – Hundreds of...
  
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• Inflation is up 2.7% over the last year despite Trump’s claims ‘prices are down’

  18-12-2025 15:35 via independent.co.uk
  
  Prices on numerous goods spike as the labor market continues to be sluggish
  
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• India-Oman CEPA: Modi, Haitham Forge Stronger Strategic Ties

  18-12-2025 15:35 via article.wn.com
  Muscat: India and Oman on Thursday signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a landmark deal aimed at significantly boosting bilateral trade, investment and cooperation in emerging sectors, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in Muscat. The two leaders welcomed the CEPA as a major milestone in bilateral ties and expressed confidence that it would add new depth to the India-Oman strategic partnership. They also dis
  
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• EU holds summit on Russian asset plan for Kyiv

  18-12-2025 15:35 via article.wn.com
  BRUSSELS – EU leaders...
  
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• Winning the WPL and World Cup made my mindset more positive: Renuka Thakur

  18-12-2025 15:34 via article.wn.com
  Chandigarh: Indian pacer Renuka Singh Thakur was snapped up by Gujarat Giants (GG) for ₹60 lakh at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction. India's pace bowler Renuka Singh Thakur during a training session in Navi Mumbai. (PTI) The 29-year-old swing bowler moved from former champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise, which is looking to turn the corner after three underwhelming seasons. One of India’s most reliable T20 bowlers, Ren
  
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• Fitness tech giant Strava fires senior employee after viral video shows her drunkenly attacking restaurant ...

  18-12-2025 15:34 via article.wn.com
  Fitness tracking platform Strava has fired an employee who was arrested after being filmed drunkenly assaulting restaurant workers in San Francisco when they reportedly refused to serve her. According to a report by KRON4, the woman has been identified as Shireen Afkari by the San Francisco Police Department. She was arrested following the incident at Hazie’s restaurant. Afkari worked as a senior manager of growth marketing and retention at Strava.(X/@TheKevinDalton) According to her now-d
  
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• Coastal flood advisory issued in New York, New Jersey, Washington: What residents should know

  18-12-2025 15:34 via article.wn.com
  The National Weather Service issued coastal flood advisories across multiple counties in New York and New Jersey on Thursday. These will be in effect Friday morning, affecting parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, southern Nassau County and northern New Jersey. Some parts of Washington will also see similar advisories on Thursday. Here's a detailed guide for residents: Coastal flood advisory issued in New York, New Jersey,...
  
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• Brazil's Senate passes bill that could reduce Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence

  18-12-2025 15:32 via article.wn.com
  Brazil’s Senate has passed a bill that could reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence ......
  
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• DOJ will pay DC plane crash victims compensation after government admits fault

  18-12-2025 15:30 via independent.co.uk
  
  67 people were killed in January when an Army Black Hawk Helicopter collided with a passenger jet over the Potomac River
  
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• WMO publishes Chinese case studies to boost energy sector early warning systems

  18-12-2025 15:26 via article.wn.com
  GENEVA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- A report on improving energy resistance in the face of climate risks was published this week by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the China Meteorological Administration (CMA). The publication, Best Practices on Early Warning...
  
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• Burundi gov't launches emergency response plan over DRC refugee influx

  18-12-2025 15:26 via article.wn.com
  BUJUMBURA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Burundian government has launched an emergency response plan to aid 70,000 Congolese who recently fled violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly following clashes in Uvira. The statement was made on Wednesday by...
  
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• 1st LD Writethru: 6.5-magnitude quake hits off east coast of Russia's Kamchatka

  18-12-2025 15:26 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern...
  
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• Trump plays the blame game in White House address. Here are 5 takeaways

  18-12-2025 15:24 via article.wn.com
  The president's brief address — clocking in at under 20 minutes — often looked backward as he mentioned Biden seven times. Here are takeaways from his remarks. ......
  
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• Socure Joins World Economic Forum Unicorn Community, Will Attend 2026 Annual Meeting in Davos

  18-12-2025 15:24 via article.wn.com
  INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 18, 2025-- ......
  
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• Smarter, Greener Homes Are Trending

  18-12-2025 15:24 via article.wn.com
  For many people searching for a place...
  
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• Midas International Acquires Max Auto

  18-12-2025 15:24 via article.wn.com
  PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 18, 2025-- ......
  
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• Can Baltimore finally turn the corner on vacant homes? | The Excerpt

  18-12-2025 15:24 via article.wn.com
  On the Thursday, December 18 2025, episode of The Excerpt podcast: Baltimore leaders say a new, large-scale approach to vacant homes could mark a turning point for the city. USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier explains the strategy, the political and financial risks, and what success — or failure — could signal for cities nationwide. Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it. This transcript was automatically generated, and then ed
  
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• US announces $11bn weapons sale to Taiwan

  18-12-2025 15:23 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has announced a huge arms sale worth around $11bn (£8.2bn) to Taiwan, which includes advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers and a variety of missiles.This ......
  
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• UAE establishes National Media Authority to oversee media strategy, regulation

  18-12-2025 15:23 via article.wn.com
  ABU DHABI, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday issued a federal decree-law to establish the National Media Authority as a federal public entity affiliated with the UAE cabinet,...
  
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• Trump Media to combine with fusion power firm TAE Technologies in $6bn deal

  18-12-2025 15:23 via article.wn.com
  The partnership...
  
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• Nigeria bans wood export to curb illegal logging

  18-12-2025 15:23 via article.wn.com
  ABUJA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Nigeria has recently banned the export of wood and related products to curb illegal logging and deforestation across the country, local media reported on...
  
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• Hundreds of Japanese residents sue gov't over inadequate climate response

  18-12-2025 15:23 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- More than 450 residents from across Japan filed a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Thursday, arguing that the government's response to climate change is inadequate and seeking...
  
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• ECB keeps eurozone interest rates unchanged

  18-12-2025 15:23 via article.wn.com
  FRANKFURT, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday announced that it would keep key interest rates unchanged amid tentative signs of economic stabilization in the eurozone. The...
  
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• 6.5-magnitude quake hits off east coast of Russia's Kamchatka

  18-12-2025 15:23 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Thursday, according to the local geophysical...
  
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• Inflation is up 2.7% from last year despite Trump’s claims ‘prices are down’

  18-12-2025 15:22 via independent.co.uk
  
  Prices on numerous goods spike as the labor market continues to be sluggish
  
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