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: 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: 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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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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Thu 04 December 2025: Scientists have examined pristine rock dust brought from the asteroid Bennu, which has never been exposed to Earth’s atmosphere. The results are astonishing: they discovered sugars essential for the origin of life. Alongside ribose, a sugar that forms part of RNA—the molecule thought to carry genetic information and form the basis of early […]
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Thu 04 December 2025: Her petition comes after President Donald Trump signed law requiring the release of government records related to Jeffrey Epstein. Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence in the United States for her involvement in an alleged sex trafficking ring run by billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein, has said she is […]
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Thu 04 December 2025: Venezuelan leader expresses hope phone call marks beginning of ‘respectful dialogue’ between Washington and Caracas. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has confirmed speaking with United States President Donald Trump by phone late last month amid a US military buildup that has raised fears of war. Speaking to state-run Venezolana de Television on […]
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Wed 03 December 2025: The European Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on Wednesday to gradually eliminate imports of Russian natural gas by 2027, Anadolu Agency reported. “The regulation introduces a legally binding, stepwise prohibition on both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and pipeline gas imports from Russia, with a full ban from the […]
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Wed 03 December 2025: The 2025 BRICS+ Counter-Terrorism Conference opened in Moscow on Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced. Held under the ministry’s auspices, the conference theme is “National and Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategies Amid Emerging Security Challenges and Threats.” The event brings together officials, civil society, and academics from BRICS+ nations, as well as experts from the UN, the […]
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