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3D-PRINTED GUNS, SUCH AS THE ONE ALLEGEDLY USED TO KILL A HEALTHCARE CEO, ARE INCREASINGLY COMMON

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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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RUSSIA ANNOUNCES AI ALLIANCE WITH BRICS, PARTNERS TO CHALLENGE US DOMINANCE

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Tue 31 December 2024: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia would develop artificial intelligence with BRICS partners and other countries, in a bid to challenge the dominance of the United States in one of the most promising and crucial technologies of the 21st century. Speaking at Russia’s flagship AI conference on Wednesday, Putin […]

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LONDON MAYOR SADIQ KHAN HONOURED WITH KNIGHTHOOD

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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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US ANNOUNCES NEARLY $6B IN AID FOR UKRAINE AMID WAR WITH RUSSIA

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Tue 31 December 2024: The US on Monday pledged nearly $6 billion in combined security and economic assistance to Ukraine as part of its ongoing effort to support the country’s defense amid the war with Russia. “Today, I am proud to announce nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, as the Ukrainian people continue […]

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RUSSIA, UKRAINE SWAP 300 PRISONERS OF WAR IN DEAL MEDIATED BY UAE

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Mon 30 December 2024: Russia and Ukraine on Monday swapped 300 prisoners of war, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. A statement by the ministry said that 150 Russian servicemen have been returned by Kyiv, and all of them are being provided with psychological and medical assistance in neighboring Belarus. The statement further said that all […]

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TURKISH DEFENSE INDUSTRY REACHES 70% DOMESTIC PRODUCTION CAPACITY

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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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TOP UKRAINIAN DIPLOMAT MEETS NEW SYRIAN ADMINISTRATION LEADER IN DAMASCUS

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Mon 30 December 2024: Ukraine’s top diplomat met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Syria’s new administration, during an unannounced visit to the country’s capital Damascus, local media reported on Monday. Syrian state news agency SANA reported on X that al-Sharaa hosted a high-level Ukrainian delegation led by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, without providing further details on the meeting’s […]

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURGE BY 25% WORLDWIDE IN 2022: UN REPORT

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Sun 29 December 2024: The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Wednesday reported a 25% rise in human trafficking globally in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.  In its “2024 Global Human Trafficking” report, the UNODC highlights a sharp increase in trafficking for forced labor and criminal exploitation, exacerbated by poverty, conflict, and climate […]

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