Tue 31 December 2024: The Communications Department of the Turkish Presidential Administration has categorically denied Israeli media reports claiming President Recep Tayyip Erdogan contacted authorities in Tel Aviv to coordinate actions in Syria. A statement said: “Relations between Turkiye and Israel are completely severed, and Ankara has not taken any steps to improve them.” It […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said Tuesday said it plans to provide support to Syria in the political, economic and developmental fields. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah al-Yahya, whose country is the current chair of the Gulf bloc, visited Damascus on Monday and met with the head […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: It will likely prove ever harder for governments and police to regulate 3D-printed firearms. Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024, have announced that the suspected assailant had used a 3D-printed gun. Several high-profile crimes in recent years have involved this kind of homemade, or partially homemade, weapon. […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: London Mayor Sadiq Khan was awarded knighthood on Monday in the New Year Honors list. This year’s list celebrates achievements across various fields, reflecting dedication to public service, advocacy and national pride. From City Hall to the world of entertainment and sports, these figures’ contributions highlight their lasting impact on society. […]
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Tue 31 December 2024: The parents of a 15-year-old boy who killed 10 people in a school shooting in Serbia in May 2023 were sentenced to a total of 17.5 years in prison on Monday. The Belgrade High Court issued its verdict on the parents of K.K., the perpetrator of the shooting at Vladislav Ribnikar […]
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Mon 30 December 2024: Turkiye’s defense industry has reached 70% domestic production capacity in 2024, according to the Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (MUSIAD)’s Turkiye Defense Industry 2024 report released Friday, Anadolu reports. It discusses the current situation and future projections of the domestic defense industry and states that significant successes have been achieved in strategic […]
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Mon 30 December 2024: On social media sites, mainly X (previously Twitter), a video allegedly showing the moments when several olive trees in Syria were uprooted and transported by trucks. BACKGROUND AND ALLEGATIONS An X user named Fares Shehabi, who has over 50 thousand followers, posted a video that shows the moments when olive trees are […]
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Mon 30 December 2024: South Africa has increased security and patrol along its border with Mozambique to prevent and combat any opportunistic crime that may arise as a result of the neighboring country’s ongoing protests, said a statement. Mozambique has been gripped by weeks of violent protests since late October, when the electoral authority declared 47-year-old Daniel Chapo of the […]
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Mon 30 December 2024: A tragic accident claimed the lives of 71 people, including a bridegroom, when a wedding caravan crashed in southern Ethiopia’s Sidama region, local authorities said Monday. The incident took place late Sunday as the group, accompanying the bridegroom, was en route to the bride’s home for the wedding. According to the […]
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Mon 30 December 2024: Remote work has become the norm for many organisations, but its impact on work outcomes has been mixed. On the one hand, the increased flexibility and reduced commuting time it offers have been linked to improved employee wellbeing. On the other, remote work can lead to stress, fatigue, isolation and a […]
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