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PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majority
Morocco’s PAM won 97 of 395 parliamentary seats, the most in recent elections but falling short of a majority. The party must form a coalition to govern under constitutional requirements.
‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?
India’s Election Commission faces unprecedented scrutiny over voter database changes that critics say have disenfranchised tens of millions, with internal divisions now publicly exposed.
Huckabee blames ‘biblical illiteracy’ for waning support for Israel in US
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attributes declining American support for Israel to “biblical illiteracy,” disinformation, and anti-religious sentiment, rejecting genocide and apartheid allegations.
Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings?
Canadian lawsuits against OpenAI allege the company failed to alert authorities to threats on ChatGPT before a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge that killed eight people in February this year.
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Iraq faces severe economic strain since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran in late February, losing approximately $60 billion in oil revenues and experiencing disrupted trade routes and rising import prices.
Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Pro-Palestine activists plan a silent vigil at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, protesting the designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization and calling for the ban to be lifted.
Is Switzerland’s neutrality at a crossroads?
Swiss voters are deciding whether to enshrine permanent armed neutrality in the constitution, limiting military alliances and sanctions participation following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Hurricane Polo barrels towards Baja California region of Mexico
Hurricane Polo, the second-most intense east Pacific hurricane on record, approaches Baja California with 150 mph winds and exceptional rainfall potential.
Ethiopia war: Internet disrupted in Tigray
Internet and telecommunications services have been disrupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region following renewed fighting between regional forces and the national military this week.
Salva Kiir: South Sudan president dissolves government ahead of country’s first elections
South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government and parliament three months ahead of the nation’s first election since 2011, scheduled for December.
OpenAI gives AI cyber defence tools to Ukraine
OpenAI will provide Ukraine with its Daybreak AI cyber defence system at no cost to help protect civilian infrastructure from cyberattacks, amid thousands of attacks recorded last year.
Dolly Parton’s manager accuses nephew who announced her death of threats and intimidation
Dolly Parton’s management company has filed legal documents accusing her nephew Bryan Seaver of threats and intimidation following her death last month, seeking a restraining order against him.
Maricarmen: Eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain’s housing shortage
An 87-year-old tenant in Madrid was evicted after an investment firm raised her rent from €500 to €1,650, far exceeding her €1,350 monthly pension, highlighting Spain’s severe housing affordability crisis.
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven
The Board of Peace unveiled a $2.4 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza at the UN General Assembly, while Israeli military operations killed seven Palestinians across the enclave.
US open to Cuba talks on government change, Marco Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is open to discussions with Cuba about government transition and potentially ending the decades-old trade embargo, while President Trump calls Cuba a ‘failed state.’
Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming
Israel’s ambassador to the United States reported his son, a soldier, was injured in an alleged car-ramming incident at a West Bank checkpoint. A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces following the incident.
Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands dispute
Argentine President Javier Milei accused the UN of ignoring Argentina’s sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands and criticized a UK-backed oil project he called illegal.
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court
The Trump administration is defending its ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds in federal court, citing national security concerns and claiming the outlets failed professional standards.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, calling for sustained economic pressure on Russia and criticizing Putin’s conduct of the war, while Russia signaled willingness to negotiate for lasting peace.
Houthis try to push deeper into western Yemen, upending life, witnesses tell NPR
Houthi fighters captured the Yemeni port city of Mokha this month, displacing around 125,000 people and disrupting healthcare services amid ongoing civil conflict.
Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from overdose of fentanyl and other drugs
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs including Xanax, a muscle relaxant, and antipsychotic medication, according to an autopsy.
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Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
3 Critical Facts About Hate Crimes in America
At the beginning of this year, 22 individuals lost their lives in El Paso, Texas on account of an individual who had hatred towards immigrants and Latinos. Another gun violence also occurred in Gilroy, California, which resulted in the death of three people and is...
South Korean Women Lose Case To Resolve ‘comfort women’ issue lingering from World War II
A South Korean court has upheld a bilateral agreement between South Korea and Japan which settled once and for all the painful issue of “comfort women” that arose out of World War II. The agreement was challenged recently by 12 women who were suing for $100 million...
Discussion Between Foreign Ministers to Fight Against Nuclear Weapon Program
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, Japan's foreign minister Taro Kono had a formal meeting with South Korea's newly appointed foreign minister, Kang Kyung-wha, during her first-time visit to Tokyo, Japan. Kyung-wha, who became the first Korean woman nominated and appointed to...