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Ukraine says it has finalized the framework of a minerals agreement with the United States.
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Ukraine says it has finalized the framework of a minerals agreement with the United States.

On Thursday, Ukraine announced that it had finalized the foundational aspects of a minerals agreement with the United States, although specific details of the preliminary arrangement have not yet been disclosed. Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, stated that both parties had signed a "memorandum of intent," which serves as the groundwork for an agreement anticipated to facilitate the joint development of Ukraine's natural resources by both nations. “We are
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Tinubu announces a national emergency regarding food security.
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Tinubu announces a national emergency regarding food security.

On Monday, President Bola Tinubu announced a national emergency regarding food security, calling for the enhancement of irrigation infrastructure and collaborative water resource management across the country. This declaration was made during the opening of the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. He encouraged African countries to implement innovative approaches to tack
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A gas explosion at a food court in Taiwan has resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left 26 others injured.

A gas explosion at a food court in Taiwan has resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left 26 others injured.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan on Thursday resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left 26 others injured, according to fire authorities. The incident took place in the food court located on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung city, as reported by the Taichung Fire Bureau. The explosion caused significant damage to the upper levels of the upscale establishment, sending debris onto the pedestrians below. Among th
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Hamas has agreed to free three Israeli hostages, according to Israel.
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Hamas has agreed to free three Israeli hostages, according to Israel.

Hamas is scheduled to release three Israeli hostages on Thursday, comprising two women and an 80-year-old man, along with five Thai nationals who were taken during the attack on October 7, 2023. The Hostages Families Forum has reported that it has received confirmation regarding the release of these eight individuals. This forum is a volunteer organization established by the families of the abductees following the incident. Among those set to be released is Arbel Yehoud, 29, who Israeli offici
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New proposal from Perplexity AI on TikTok may result in the U.S. government acquiring 50% ownership interest.
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New proposal from Perplexity AI on TikTok may result in the U.S. government acquiring 50% ownership interest.

Perplexity AI has submitted a fresh proposal to TikTok's parent company that would permit the US government to own up to 50% of a new firm that would be created by combining Perplexity with TikTok's US operations. The suggestion, which was turned in last week, is an update to an earlier strategy the AI startup had given to ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, on January 18, the day before the law that forbids the app entered into force. The initial proposal, to which ByteDance has not repl
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Taliban accuse Pakistan of conducting strikes inside Afghanistan
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Taliban accuse Pakistan of conducting strikes inside Afghanistan

The Islamic Emirate have denied the assertions made by the Pakistani army that the bombing targeted a number of members of the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), adding that the airstrikes also attacked women and children who were fleeing. According to the media source, the bombings were the Pakistani military's second significant action in the last 12 months and their third large operation on Afghan territory since the Taliban regained power in August 2021. In response, the Islamic Emirate lau
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Trump and his Republican allies falsely attribute the New Orleans attack to immigration failings.
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Trump and his Republican allies falsely attribute the New Orleans attack to immigration failings.

Despite the fact that the perpetrator was a U.S. citizen, President Joe Biden's border policies have been criticised by President-elect Donald Trump and his congressional allies for the deadly truck attack in New Orleans. As news of the ramming attack began to circulate on Wednesday morning, Trump posted on Truth Social, saying, "When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News
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Almost 20 years after its last hanging, Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
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Almost 20 years after its last hanging, Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

Emmerson Mnangagwa, the president of Zimbabwe, has signed legislation that would immediately eliminate the death penalty in the southern African nation. Amnesty International, a rights organisation, praised the ruling as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement in the region" but lamented that the death sentence may be brought back in emergency conditions. Following a vote by Zimbabwe's parliament earlier in December to abolish the death penalty, Mnangagwa took this action. Although Zi
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Most of Puerto Rico Darkened by New Year’s Eve Blackout
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Most of Puerto Rico Darkened by New Year’s Eve Blackout

On New Year's Eve, a widespread blackout struck Puerto Rico early on Tuesday, leaving the majority of the island in complete darkness. As officials warned that the power outage would likely last through Wednesday's New Year celebrations, residents of the island, which has long been beset by widespread power outages, woke up with a familiar sense of despair and intense frustration. Luma electrical, a private Canadian American company that took over the U.S. territory’s electrical infrastructure
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Kenyan police use tear gas during a demonstration against suspected kidnappings by the government.
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Kenyan police use tear gas during a demonstration against suspected kidnappings by the government.

In Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, police have used tear gas to scatter demonstrators protesting what they claim is a spate of mysterious kidnappings of government critics. Human rights organisations claim that dozens of Kenyans have been kidnapped in recent months and blame the illegal arrests on Kenya's intelligence and police forces. According to Kenyan officials, the government does not support or participate in extrajudicial executions or kidnappings. With clouds of tear gas hanging in th
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Following three years of army rule, Chad casts a ballot in the general election.
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Following three years of army rule, Chad casts a ballot in the general election.

With the opposition calling for a boycott, attendance was predicted to be low for Sunday's general election, which the government believes is a crucial step in eliminating military rule. According to the elections administration organisation ANGE, midday numbers indicated a turnout of only 38% to elect a new parliament, regional assemblies, and local councils. Voter disinterest was attributed to the "cold weather" by election officials in the affluent neighbourhood where the president's family
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Christmas Day tragedy: A suspected carbon monoxide leak leads to the death of a family of four in a New Hampshire house.
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Christmas Day tragedy: A suspected carbon monoxide leak leads to the death of a family of four in a New Hampshire house.

Wakefield, New Hampshire authorities reported Friday that a family of four from Massachusetts was discovered dead on Christmas Day at their lake cottage in New Hampshire after their propane heating system apparently failed and poisoned them with carbon monoxide gas overnight. Lyla Goldstein, 54, was a Microsoft project manager, and her husband, 52, taught elementary school in Chestnut Hill. The disaster also claimed the lives of their daughters, Violet, 19, a college student, and Valerie, 22, w
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HBO founder, Charles F. Dolan passes away at age 98
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HBO founder, Charles F. Dolan passes away at age 98

According to a news report, Charles F. Dolan, who established some of the most well-known US media corporations, such as Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., passed away at the age of 98. According to his family's statement released on Saturday, Dolan passed away naturally, Newsday reported late on Saturday. According to the statement, "We regret to inform you of the passing of our beloved father and patriarch, Charles Dolan, the visionary founder of HBO and Cablevision." The es
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179 people killed in South Korean jet disaster, cause is being investigated.
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179 people killed in South Korean jet disaster, cause is being investigated.

After a Jeju Air flight crashed at a South Korean airport on Sunday, all of the passengers and the majority of the crew perished. Only two survivors—both cabin crew—were rescued from the flaming wreckage, leaving 179 of the 181 passengers on board the Boeing 737-800 dead. The aircraft skidded off the runway and crashed into a wall in a huge explosion as it touched down at Muan International Airport in the south of the nation. With six crew members and 175 passengers, many of whom were vacatione
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Azerbaijani president requests "admission of guilt" by Russia in plane crash.
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Azerbaijani president requests "admission of guilt" by Russia in plane crash.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev blasted Russia for putting forward “absurd” theories initially and said Moscow must compensate victims’ families. President of Azerbaijan, on Sunday, asked Russia to acknowledge its fault in the incident which resulted in the Christmas Day crash of one of passenger aircrafts, which claimed the lives of 38 people, to accept responsibility for it, and to compensate government and bereaved people. First, the Russian side must apologize to Azerbaijan,” he said. “
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