Bangladesh has formally requested the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, following her flight into exile in August 2024. This request was communicated to the Indian government through a diplomatic note, known as a “note verbale,” and is part of ongoing legal efforts to bring Hasina back to Bangladesh to face a […]
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Malaysia’s state investment fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), has initiated legal proceedings against corporate services provider Amicorp Group and its CEO, Toine Knipping, for their alleged involvement in a multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme. According to the lawsuit filed on Monday, 1MDB claims that Amicorp facilitated the laundering of over $7 billion in misappropriated funds between 2009 […]
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Travelers across Europe are facing significant disruptions to their journeys during the peak holiday season, as strikes continue to cripple transportation networks in several countries. With workers in various sectors, including public transport, aviation, and railways, protesting for better pay and improved working conditions, delays and cancellations are widespread. Many of these industrial actions are […]
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A tragic aviation incident occurred in Kazakhstan on December 25, 2024, when an Azerbaijan Airlines flight, en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, crashed near the city of Aktau. The plane, an Embraer 190, was carrying a total of 67 people—62 passengers and 5 crew members—when it went down. Early reports indicate that 25 […]
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Protests have swept across Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah, a Christian-majority town in Hama province, which has sparked outrage among local communities. On Monday evening, a video surfaced showing two masked individuals setting the tree alight in the town’s main square, igniting widespread anger. The act, which occurred in the […]
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Baker Hughes, a leading energy technology company, has joined forces with the University of California, Berkeley, to establish the Baker Hughes Institute for Decarbonization Materials. This new institute, housed within UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry, is set to be a pioneering center for research aimed at advancing materials science to support global decarbonization efforts. A […]
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In addition, the developments since late November, culminating with the overthrow of the Assad regime added new dimensions to the crisis, including population displacements as well as return of Syrian refugees from neighbouring countries. Since November 2024, over 882,000 Syrians have been displaced amid surging violence, further straining the country’s fragile healthcare system. Attacks on […]
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“This year’s International Day…reminds us that we need the leadership of persons with disabilities more than ever,” Mr. Guterres said in his message, emphasising their crucial role as changemakers and leaders in communities worldwide. ‘Nothing about Us Without Us’ The day comes as countries recently adopted the Pact for the Future, committing to addressing long-standing […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform traffic management in highly congested urban environments, offering solutions that not only alleviate gridlock but also ensure safer, more efficient travel for both vehicles and pedestrians. With cities around the world struggling to manage ever-increasing traffic volumes, AI can be harnessed to optimize traffic flow, reduce accidents, […]
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24 December 2024, Damascus, Syria/Gaziantep, Türkiye – As Syria stands at a crossroads following the recent transfer of authority, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a US$ 56.4 million flash appeal to address the urgent health needs of Syrians affected by years of conflict. A nurse cares for a 5-day-old baby at Shams Children’s Hospital […]
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