A large-scale Ukrainian drone strike hit an oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia, on January 24, marking the most significant aerial assault of the year from Ukraine. The attack targeted several Russian regions, including Moscow, and caused significant damage at the Rosneft-operated refinery. Eyewitnesses and video footage showed a powerful explosion and fireball engulfing the facility. […]
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China’s restaurant and catering industry is grappling with a wave of closures, with nearly 3 million establishments—ranging from fine dining restaurants to cafes and fast food outlets—shutting their doors in the past year. The closures reflect broader economic challenges in the country, including a weak recovery following the pandemic, shrinking assets of the middle class, […]
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Today, Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality Hadja Lahbib is in Rome to meet the Italian authorities. She will meet Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice President Antonio Tajani, to update him on her recent visit to the Middle East and discuss pressing humanitarian issues. She will also meet Minister for Civil Protection and Maritime Policy, Nello […]
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A federal jury convicted a Maryland man yesterday for conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, money laundering, filing false tax returns and identity theft. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, James Wilson, of Owings Mills, conspired with others to defraud insurance companies by obtaining over 30 life insurance policies for applicants by mispresenting […]
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has filed applications for arrest warrants against two Taliban leaders, accusing them of committing crimes against humanity in Afghanistan. ICC Prosecutor Karim AA Khan announced on Thursday that the charges are based on evidence collected from thorough investigations into the situation in Afghanistan, focusing on the Taliban’s systemic persecution of […]
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the recent terrorism-related charges filed against Hossam Bahgat, the executive director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), urging Egyptian authorities to drop the accusations. Bahgat was briefly detained and later released on bail following charges including participation in a terrorist group, financing terrorism, and spreading false news. […]
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Hamas has announced the names of the next four hostages it plans to release on Saturday as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel. The release follows a deal aimed at temporarily halting the conflict in Gaza, which has been in place for at least six weeks. While Hamas disclosed the hostages’ identities, Israel […]
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Turkey has expressed its readiness to mediate in the ongoing conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), offering comprehensive support for a peaceful resolution. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the offer after a state visit with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Thursday. The two leaders discussed various issues, including trade, investments, […]
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Comoros President Azali Assoumani has publicly stated his intention to transfer power to his son, Nour El Fath, when his term ends in 2029. This marks the first time Assoumani has confirmed the long-standing accusations from critics who have argued that he has been grooming El Fath for leadership. The announcement comes amid ongoing concerns […]
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Ongoing separatist conflicts in Cameroon and Nigeria, alongside the rising toll of extreme weather events, are severely disrupting education for millions of children, with particularly devastating effects in low-income countries, especially in Africa. In Cameroon, the separatist crisis in the English-speaking regions of the southwest and northwest, which began in 2016, has led to extensive […]
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