Fri 05 December 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said recent talks with United States negotiators over ending the war with Ukraine were “very useful”, while doubling down on the maximalist demands and territorial designs that are standing in the way of a solution. In advance of a trip to New Delhi on Thursday, Putin told India […]
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Fri 05 December 2025: United States President Donald Trump has hosted the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to sign a peace deal that could end the conflict between the two countries. Although the violence on the ground has not stopped, Trump hailed the US-brokered deal on Thursday as a new chapter […]
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Fri 05 December 2025: Both investors, central banks increased their allocations to gold, seeking diversification, stability The World Gold Council reported Thursday that a global economic slowdown or worsening geopolitical tensions could trigger a new surge in gold prices. “Gold has experienced a remarkable 2025, achieving over 50 all-time highs and returning over 60%. This […]
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Fri 05 December 2025: A new UN Development Programme (UNDP) report warned Tuesday that artificial intelligence (AI) could accelerate global inequality unless countries strengthen digital readiness and governance systems to manage the transition. The report, The Next Great Divergence: Why AI May Widen Inequality Between Countries, said that while AI offers significant opportunities for growth, […]
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Fri 05 December 2025: The Israeli army faces “the worst manpower crisis in its history” amid a severe shortage in personnel, Israeli reserve general and military analyst Itzhak Brik said Sunday. In an opinion piece in the daily Maariv, Brik said thousands of officers and non-commissioned officers avoided service in recent months, either by refusing […]
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Fri 05 December 2025: In a major enforcement drive against noise pollution, Muzaffarnagar police have removed more than 55 loudspeakers from various mosques across the city for violating Supreme Court-mandated sound limits, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The action was carried out in areas under Civil Lines, Kotwali, and Khalapar police stations as part of a […]
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Fri 05 December 2025: Myanmar now the world’s main source of illicit opium following decline of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, the UN says. Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has hit a 10-year peak, with the crop area increasing in all growing regions in the war-scarred country, the United Nations says. In its latest Myanmar opium survey, […]
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Fri 05 December 2025: Past work in content moderation or in tackling misinformation and disinformation could be grounds for rejection. The United States is expanding its vetting process for highly skilled H-1B visa applicants to include more social media checks, as applicants working in fields like misinformation and disinformation will also face enhanced scrutiny. The […]
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Thu 04 December 2025: On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his inaugural trip to India since 2021, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the enduring, reliable relationship between their countries. This journey precedes the duo’s joint leadership of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, scheduled for Friday in New Delhi. Defense, energy, nuclear cooperation, payment […]
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Naval drones could be seen speeding towards hulking tankers followed by powerful explosions. (Turkish Directorate General for Maritime Affairs) Thu 04 December 2025: On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the Ukraine’s attacks on tankers and ships in the Black Sea are intended to disrupt the peace process. Zakharova told a news conference in […]
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