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• What is Turtle Island? FBI foils pro-Palestinian group's New Year’s Eve terror bomb plot in ...

  15-12-2025 19:24 via article.wn.com
  The FBI has successfully thwarted a terror bomb plot intended for New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles, resulting in the arrest of four individuals associated with a pro-Palestinian group. In Los Angeles, the FBI disrupted a credible terror plot for New Year’s Eve, arresting four members of a pro-Palestinian group.(Bloomberg) “Over the weekend, the @FBI disrupted a credible, imminent terrorist threat and arrested FOUR individuals connected to the Los Angeles area,” FBI Director
  
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• Morning Briefing: Dec. 18, 2025

  18-12-2025 05:56 via article.wn.com
  Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Thursday, including the Kremlin saying the deployment of a foreign military in Ukraine is "subject for discussions"; the UK threatening court action against Russian businessman Abramovich for the sale of the Chelsea football club; and the US Senate passing a $901B defense policy bill. Kremlin says deployment of foreign military in Ukraine 'subject for discussions' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the issue of the deployment of foreign
  
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• Humbled Albanese shifts gear as Jewish community's anger builds

  18-12-2025 05:54 via article.wn.com
  This was a humbled prime minister. Showing contrition, some regret, and an acknowledgement more could have been done. ......
  
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• FBI deputy to step down from role less than a year after appointment

  18-12-2025 05:54 via article.wn.com
  FBI deputy director Dan Bongino will step down from his post next month, ending a short but tumultuous tenure as the bureau's second-highest-ranking official. ......
  
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• Apple opens iPhone to alternative app stores in Japan

  18-12-2025 05:54 via article.wn.com
  Apple on Wednesday...
  
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• Cambodia's civilian death toll rises to 18 in border clashes: ministry

  18-12-2025 05:46 via article.wn.com
  PHNOM PENH, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand are still going on, as the civilian death toll in Cambodia has increased to 18,...
  
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• UAE weather alert: Heavy rain, thunder, and hail to sweep across the Emirates

  18-12-2025 05:45 via article.wn.com
  The United Arab Emirates is currently in the grip of a notable weather disturbance that is bringing rainfall, strong winds, cooler temperatures and rough seas across much of the country. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has been issuing regular forecasts and alerts as this system moves through, affecting daily life from road conditions to marine safety.Forecasters describe the situation as unstable weather, with convective cloud formations driving intermittent to heavy rain, moderate to
  
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• Trump vows economic boom in address to nation

  18-12-2025 05:40 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump promised Americans an economic boom in an address to the nation, while blaming Democratic predecessor Joe Biden for high prices that have hit the Republican's popularity. "Good evening America. Eleven months ago I inherited a mess, and I'm fixing it," the 79-year-old said in his live speech from the White House at the end of his first year back in power. Mr Trump faces growing voter anger over the issue of affordability despite his efforts to dismiss it as a "hoax" by D
  
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• Donald Trump announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for over 1.45 million US military troops

  18-12-2025 05:39 via article.wn.com
  During his address on...
  
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• Revolutionary Ondo Bridge Launches: Unlocking 100+ Real-World Asset Tokens Across Chains

  18-12-2025 05:38 via article.wn.com
  In a major leap for blockchain interoperability, Ondo Finance has just unveiled its powerful new tool: the Ondo Bridge. This launch marks a pivotal moment for the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization space, directly tackling one of its biggest hurdles—fragmented liquidity. Built in collaboration with interoperability protocol LayerZero, the bridge empowers users to move over 100 different RWA tokens seamlessly between the Ethereum and BNB Chain networks. Let’s explore what this means
  
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• Epstein accomplice Ghislane Maxwell sues for prison release

  18-12-2025 05:36 via article.wn.com
  Ghislaine Maxwell,...
  
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• Who Was Blake Mitchell (Lane Rogers)? OnlyFans Creator Dies In Motorcycle Accident

  18-12-2025 05:33 via article.wn.com
  Rogers hailed from rural Kentucky and rose to international recognition through his stage name, Blake Mitchell. ......
  
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• Who Is Jared Isaacman? Elon Musk Ally Confirmed As 15th NASA Chief

  18-12-2025 05:33 via article.wn.com
  Billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman has been confirmed by the US Senate as the new head of NASA. ......
  
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• What is Warrior Dividend, the $1776 payment scheme announced by Donald Trump?

  18-12-2025 05:33 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced plans to award 1.45 million service members of the US military $1,776 payments, to be known as “Warrior Dividend”. President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Wednesday.(via REUTERS) The figure of the payment, expected to be made before Christmas, represents 1776, the year the United States declared its...
  
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• Sleepy Joe, divisive Obama: Trump's Presidential Walk of Fame mocks predecessors

  18-12-2025 05:33 via article.wn.com
  Sleepy Joe, divisive Obama: Trump's Presidential Walk of Fame mocks predecessors ......
  
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• On cam: Meloni says 'no' to Zelensky's biggest demand, just days after meeting| Ukraine,Russia,Italy

  18-12-2025 05:33 via article.wn.com
  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament in Rome that Italy will not send troops to Ukraine,...
  
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• Clock is ticking: UK PM to ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich on funds transfer

  18-12-2025 05:33 via article.wn.com
  Clock is ticking: UK PM to ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich on funds transfer ......
  
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• Woodside Energy’s Meg O’Neill, who criticised ‘zealous’ young climate activists, moves to BP

  18-12-2025 05:30 via article.wn.com
  O’Neill tapped to lead global oil and gas giant, which has broken from net zero strategy and will ramp up fossil fuels...
  
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• Ukraine war briefing: Drones strike tanker in Russian port, local officials say

  18-12-2025 05:30 via article.wn.com
  Deaths and damage to ship reported in attack in Rostov-on-Don; Zelenskyy to reportedly push EU plan to use frozen Russian assets. What we know on day 1,394...
  
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• Peter Arnett, Pulitzer prize-winner who reported on Vietnam and Gulf wars, dies aged 91

  18-12-2025 05:30 via article.wn.com
  Arnett won 1966 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for his Vietnam War coverage for the Associated Press...
  
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• Jane’s Addiction call it quits after a tumultuous 15 months: ‘The legacy will remain’

  18-12-2025 05:30 via article.wn.com
  US alt-rock band announce they are finally parting ways, following fisticuffs, accusations and lawsuits...
  
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• Rob Reiner death latest: Devastated children Jake and Romy issue statement as brother Nick appears in court over parents’ murders

  18-12-2025 05:14 via independent.co.uk
  
  Jake and Romy Reiner described the ‘unimaginable pain’ in the wake of their parents’ deaths, calling them their ‘best friends’
  
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• ‘Old man yells at cloud’: The internet reacts to Trump’s frustrated national rally style speech ...

  18-12-2025 05:13 via article.wn.com
  Trump delivered a loud and seemingly angry speech Wednesday night, something viewers at home picked up on...
  
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• The internet reacts to Trump’s frustrated national rally style speech in prime time: ‘Old man yells at cloud’

  18-12-2025 05:12 via independent.co.uk
  
  Trump delivered a loud and seemingly angry speech Wednesday night, something viewers at home picked up on
  
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• BRICS shifts gears as Brazil passes the gavel to India amid global tensions and ambitious goals

  18-12-2025 05:12 via article.wn.com
  Brazil’s presidency of BRICS was punctuated...
  
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• U.S. House Democrats fail to advance resolutions aimed to curb Trump on Venezuela

  18-12-2025 05:10 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Two Democratic-led resolutions seeking to limit Donald Trump administration's military actions against Venezuela, including strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats, were narrowly defeated in the Republican-controlled U.S. House on Wednesday. One measure would have barred the White House from engaging in hostilities against any presidentially...
  
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• Another U.S. museum returns 13 looted masterpieces to Cambodia

  18-12-2025 05:10 via article.wn.com
  PHNOM PENH, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco in the United States has agreed to return 13 significant Khmer artifacts to Cambodia,...
  
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• 3 dead in southern Vietnam traffic accident

  18-12-2025 05:10 via article.wn.com
  HANOI, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Three people were killed after an ambulance crashed into a truck and burst into...
  
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• KSH International IPO Day 3 Live: Last day of bidding, GMP suggests muted listing - ...

  18-12-2025 05:09 via article.wn.com
  KSH International IPO Day 3 Live: The company aims to raise ₹710 crore through the IPO and has set the IPO price band at ₹365– ₹384 per share. The allotment is likely to be finalised tomorrow, December 19 and share will list on December 23. ......
  
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• KSH International IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 26% so far. GMP, others details, apply or not?

  18-12-2025 05:09 via article.wn.com
  The GMP of KSH International IPO has fallen to +0 on Thursday, December 28, from +6, as per Investorgain. This means that the shares of the KSH International IPO is currently trading at a premium ₹0. ......
  
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