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January 6, 2025 4:00 PM

A Global Call for urgent action—and the challenges

The World Day of War Orphans calls for collaborative global efforts to ensure these children are provided with essential care, education, and protection. Yet, despite this call, the international community has often failed to meet the growing needs o...

January 6, 2025 3:27 PM

Russia says it captured Ukrainian town; fighting continues in Kursk

Russia said on Monday it had made an important advance in eastern Ukraine but Russian war bloggers said Moscow's forces were continuing to fend off a major Ukrainian attack inside western Russia. The Russian defence ministry said its forces had capt...

January 6, 2025 1:14 PM

DOGE vs MAGA: H-1B visa row splits Trump supporters

Donald Trump addressed the nation as the U.S. welcomed the New Year; not with fireworks but with a bold defence of the H-1B visa programme. “I didn't change my mind. I've always felt that we have to have the most competent people in our country. W...

January 6, 2025 12:43 PM

Blinken expresses confidence in South Korea democratic process as Yoon faces arrest

South Korean investigators will seek an extension of a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed confidence in the key Asian ally's handling of the political turmoil. Investiga...

January 6, 2025 12:31 PM

China rolls out plan to tackle growing issue of dementia

China has launched a national plan to address the rapidly growing prevalence of dementia, which authorities say is becoming "a widespread societal concern" and poses "significant challenges" to the well being of the elderly and their families. Agein...

January 6, 2025 11:43 AM

Heavy snowfall disrupts air travel in the UK and Germany

Heavy snowfall has caused significant disruptions to air travel in both the UK and Germany, leading to multiple runway closures and flight cancellations over the weekend, according to reports from CNN and Euro News. In the UK, several airports close...

January 6, 2025 11:12 AM

Bangladesh cancels judicial officials’ training in India

Bangladesh has withdrawn its judicial officials from participating in training sessions scheduled at India's National Judicial Academy in Bhopal and a state judicial academy. The program, initially planned for February 10-20, was canceled as per dire...

January 6, 2025 11:24 AM

North Korea fires suspected mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul

North Korea fired what appeared to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile out to sea on Monday, coinciding with a visit by U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Seoul during a period of political turmoil in South Korea. South Korea's mil...

January 6, 2025 12:06 PM

Canada PM Justin Trudeau likely to announce resignation: report

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking said on Sunday. The source spoke to Reuters after the Globe and Mai...

January 6, 2025 8:55 AM

Hamas and Israel wrangle over talks as Israeli strikes in Gaza intensify

Israel and Hamas wrangled on Sunday over the details of a deal to halt fighting in the Gaza Strip and return hostages home, as Palestinian officials said intensified Israeli bombardments had killed more than 100 people over the weekend. A Hamas of...

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