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• Putin arrest warrant will stand even if US-led peace talks agree Ukraine amnesty, ICC prosecutors say

  05-12-2025 17:51 via article.wn.com
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• UN urges Syria to step up efforts against ongoing human rights abuses

  07-12-2025 08:25 via article.wn.com
  The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday urged interim Syrian authorities to increase efforts to address “distressing accounts” of human rights violations targeting minority groups and individuals allegedly affiliated with the former Bashar al-Assad government. This statement comes ahead of the anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime. OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheethan said: While the interim authorities have taken encouraging steps towards addressing past violations, the
  
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• Russia says it downed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight

  07-12-2025 08:25 via article.wn.com
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• Australia government announces sanctions on senior officials of Afghanistan Taliban-run government

  07-12-2025 08:25 via article.wn.com
  The Australian government on Saturday announced that it had imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on four senior officials of Afghanistan’s Taliban-run government, in an effort to curtail the regime’s humanitarian violations against women and girls in the country. In early December 2025, Australia unveiled the autonomous sanctions framework in relation to the dire situation in Afghanistan, empowering the Australian Foreign Minister to implement travel bans and impose financial
  
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• US-Ukraine talks end without breakthrough amid new Russian strikes

  07-12-2025 08:24 via article.wn.com
  Three days of talks between Ukrainian and...
  
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• Syria’s al-Sharaa warns Israel against moves to alter 1974 ceasefire deal

  07-12-2025 08:24 via article.wn.com
  Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa warned...
  
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• Australian PM vows to hold social media to account as ban nears

  07-12-2025 08:24 via article.wn.com
  Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reminded social media companies that they will be held responsible when a ban on children having accounts takes effect on Wednesday. ......
  
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• Hong Kong heads to the polls after deadly fire | Kuwait Times Newspaper

  07-12-2025 08:22 via article.wn.com
  HONG KONG, China: Hong Kong began voting on Sunday to choose new lawmakers under Beijing's...
  
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• Indian student Sahaja Reddy Udumala dies in US house fire, GoFundMe launched

  07-12-2025 08:21 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: A 24-year-old Indian student, Sahaja Reddy Udumala, from Telangana, tragically died following a house fire in Albany, New York, on Thursday, December 4. Ms Udumala, who moved to the United States in 2021 for higher education, was reportedly asleep when the fire started, preventing her from safely escaping the building. Emergency crews found home engulfed in flames The Albany Police Department confirmed that...
  
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• Indonesia flood death toll soars to 916, hundreds still missing

  07-12-2025 08:17 via article.wn.com
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• Gunmen kidnap 13 farmers in Northeastern Nigeria

  07-12-2025 08:17 via article.wn.com
  Local authorities in northeastern Nigeria announced the abduction of 13 farmers following an attack by gunmen on the village of Malari in the Konduga area of ​​Borno...
  
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• Deadly fire claims 23 lives in India's Goa State

  07-12-2025 08:17 via article.wn.com
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• Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hails progress at Miami peace talks after ‘massive’ Russian attack

  07-12-2025 08:16 via independent.co.uk
  
  While Trump’s team met with Ukrainian officials in Florida, Russia launched one of its biggest aerial attacks on Ukraine in months
  
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• People participate in Christmas parade in California, U.S.

  07-12-2025 08:15 via article.wn.com
  People participate in a Christmas parade in Pleasanton, California, the United States, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua)...
  
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• Macron thanks China for warm welcome during state visit

  07-12-2025 08:15 via article.wn.com
  BEIJING, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude for the hospitality he received during his three-day state visit to China, writing "Thank you China for...
  
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• Everyone Wants High-Quality Clothes. That’s Become Its Own Trend.

  07-12-2025 08:15 via article.wn.com
  Being a smart consumer has never been easier. Influencers and the fashion industry are all taking advantage of that. ......
  
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• Equipment, weapons left behind by US in Afghanistan now form core of Taliban’s security apparatus: watchdog

  07-12-2025 08:15 via article.wn.com
  A final report by a US watchdog has confirmed that billions of dollars’ worth of American-supplied weapons, military equipment, and security infrastructure left behind during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan now form the backbone of the Taliban’s security apparatus. Parallel findings from UN monitoring teams and a Washington Post investigation indicate that some of these weapons have already filtered to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), strengthening a group responsibl
  
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• Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Are schools, govt offices, businesses, other organizations open in US? What ...

  07-12-2025 08:08 via article.wn.com
  Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor are remembered each year in a ceremony held on the military base’s waterfront. The day, referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II, in which several American service men and women lost their lives and were injured. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Are schools, govt offices, businesses, other organizations open in US? What to know((Unsplash - representational image))
  
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• Weekly Shani Horoscope (December 8-14, 2025): Saturn demands clarity now; these zodiac signs must face their reality

  07-12-2025 08:06 via article.wn.com
  Saturn is the karmic teacher, imparting wisdom, discipline, and life lessons for our growth. As it transits Pisces and Uttara Bhadrapada First Pada this week, its unyielding gaze insists that we reflect upon the choices we have made and accept responsibility while liberating ourselves from patterns originating in the past. The cosmic influence of Saturn comes to fortify your foundations, help you grow with integrity, and walk the path of your higher purpose. Let us now see how this week's celest
  
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• Streamers Awards 2025: IShowSpeed wins Streamer of the year award

  07-12-2025 08:06 via article.wn.com
  As the live-streaming world keeps growing, IShowSpeed continues to be one of the few creators who can take over a room the moment his name is mentioned. That was exactly what happened at the 2025 Streamer Awards, where fans watched another viral moment unfold as he was announced as the winner of Streamer of the Year. Even with dozens of big creators and categories on the...
  
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• North Goa nightclub tragedy: Fire claims 25 lives; authorities issue emergency helplines and order probe

  07-12-2025 08:06 via article.wn.com
  A devastating fire at a nightclub in North Goa’s Arpora shortly after midnight on Sunday claimed at least 25 lives and left six others injured, officials said. Police initially confirmed 23 deaths but later revised the toll after two more victims were found during rescue operations.The blaze broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular nightclub in the Arpora area. According to a police spokesperson, the deceased include four tourists and 14 staff members, while the identities of seven othe
  
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• KSCA polls: Karnataka Cricket Association braces for its fiercest power struggle in years

  07-12-2025 08:06 via article.wn.com
  For more than a decade, elections at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) have been calm, predictable affairs. The previous committee, led by former India spinner Raghuram Bhat, came in unopposed. Before that, the Roger Binny-led panel had an easy run. Even the 2013 victory of the late Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar and Brijesh Patel was largely straightforward. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!This year,...
  
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• Harley Davidson X440T launched In India at Rs 2.79 lakh: Engine, features, specs and more

  07-12-2025 08:06 via article.wn.com
  Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson have expanded their jointly developed premium range with a new top-tier model, the Harley-Davidson X440 T, priced from Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Built on the same platform as the X440, the new model brings a handful of styling revisions. Its debut also coincides with...
  
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• Anoushka Shankar shares sitar repair update as fans respond with support

  07-12-2025 08:06 via article.wn.com
  Anoushka Shankar has shared an update on the sitar that was severely damaged during a recent Air India flight, saying the instrument has now been restored by luthier Ajay Rikhiram. Posting a photo of the repaired sitar on Instagram, she wrote that the last few days had been “insane,” but she was “so grateful” to Rikhiram for “breathing life back into” the instrument. She added that she is waiting for the polish to fully dry before...
  
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• Ana de Armas calls Keanu Reeves 'kind and generous,' recalls first meeting on 'Knock Knock': 'We bonded really well'

  07-12-2025 08:06 via article.wn.com
  Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves have shared a friendship that goes beyond their work together on the ‘John Wick’ franchise. In a recent interview, the ‘Blade Runner 2049’ star opened up about their bond, talked about the first project they did together, and how everything has been since then for them both.Ana De Armas reflects...
  
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• 7 Rituals to strengthen your planetary weaknesses before 2025 ends

  07-12-2025 08:06 via article.wn.com
  Astrologers all throughout India notice an increasing interest in spiritual cures meant to correct planetary imbalances as the year winds down. Experts feel this is the perfect moment to deal with weak or damaged planets in one's chart as several large transits affect personal development, money, health, and relationships. Based in Vedic astrology, these basic ceremonies are traditionally conducted to balance cosmic energies and help people get ready for a more seamless change into the next year
  
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• India nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa | Kuwait Times Newspaper

  07-12-2025 08:04 via article.wn.com
  MUMBAI: A fire that...
  
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• 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Nepal

  07-12-2025 08:03 via article.wn.com
  Kathmandu experienced a magnitude 4.1 earthquake on Sunday morning at a shallow depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ......
  
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• State agencies seek 14% boost in appropriations; higher ed, capital projects among biggest asks

  07-12-2025 07:57 via article.wn.com
  At least $270.2 million in requests from various agencies appears to be related to the prospect of reduced federal funding, including for emergency management services. ......
  
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• ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Trashes Trump’s Made-up Peace Prize, M.R.I. Delay

  07-12-2025 07:57 via article.wn.com
  FIFA's award, which was...
  
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