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Russia Unleashes Largest Missile Barrage On Ukraine, Targets Energy Infrastructure

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Russia launched an extensive missile and drone assault on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, targeting energy infrastructure and power plants nationwide in what Ukrainian authorities described as the largest attack since late August and the third largest this year. The assault struck several cities, including Kyiv, forcing residents into basements, subway stations, and other underground shelters. … Read more

Trump, Musk, Others Attend UFC Fight Night In New York

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President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his election victory on Saturday night with a high-profile appearance at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 309) event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Accompanied by billionaire Elon Musk and greeted by cheering fans, Trump’s presence underscored his connection to the mixed martial arts (MMA) world, where some affectionately … Read more

10 Newborn Babies Killed In India Hospital Fire

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A devastating fire swept through a neonatal intensive care unit at a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborns and injuring 16 others, authorities reported. The blaze broke out late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city, Uttar Pradesh state, and spread rapidly through the ward, which housed 55 infants. Emergency teams managed to rescue … Read more

China Is Ready To Work With Trump – Xi Says After Meeting With Biden

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a commitment to collaborating with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump following his final meeting with outgoing leader Joe Biden. The two leaders convened on Saturday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, where they reflected on the “ups and downs” of U.S.-China relations during Biden’s tenure. Despite … Read more

Bullet Strikes Southwest Airlines Plane At Texas Airport

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A Southwest Airlines flight was struck by gunfire as it prepared for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas, authorities have confirmed. Flight 2494, bound for Indianapolis, was struck by a bullet on the right side of the aircraft beneath the flight deck, a Southwest Airlines spokesperson told CBS News, the BBC’s US partner. … Read more

Eight Killed, 17 Injured At College Stabbing Attack in Eastern China

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Eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a stabbing attack on Saturday at a college campus in Yixing, a city in eastern China, according to police. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology. A police statement confirmed that the suspect, a recent graduate, was apprehended … Read more

Protesters Storm Abkhazia’s Parliament, Demand Leader’s Resignation

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Protesters stormed the parliament of Abkhazia, a Russian-backed breakaway region in Georgia, on Friday, demanding the resignation of its leader over a controversial investment agreement with Moscow. The region’s self-proclaimed president firmly rejected calls to step down or flee, stating that discussions with opposition representatives were underway. Russia expressed concern over the unfolding “crisis situation” … Read more

Zelensky Condemns Scholz-Putin Call, Warns Of Undermining Russia’s Isolation

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly criticized a recent phone call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as opening a “Pandora’s box” that undermines international efforts to isolate the Russian leader. “This is exactly what Putin has been wanting for a long time: it is extremely important for him … Read more

Hamas Seeks Ceasefire Deal, Calls On Trump To Act

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Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim announced on Friday that the group is willing to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, provided Israel adheres to specific terms. EDITOR’S PICKS  Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face … Read more

Tragic Fire At Spanish Care Home Kills 10, Injure many

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At least 10 people have died, and several others have been injured in a fire at a care home near Zaragoza in northeastern Spain, emergency services reported. The blaze broke out early Friday morning in the town of Villafranca de Ebro, where 82 residents were living at the facility. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 15 Rescue Workers In Lebanon

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An Israeli airstrike on Thursday targeted an emergency response centre in northeastern Lebanon, killing at least 15 rescue workers in what officials have described as one of the deadliest assaults involving Lebanese emergency responders during the ongoing conflict. The strike occurred in Douris, near Baalbek, demolishing a building belonging to the Lebanese government’s civil defence … Read more

Trump Hosts Argentina’s President Milei Ahead Of CPAC Summit

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Donald Trump described it as an “honour” to host Argentina’s President Javier Milei in Florida, marking the first meeting between Trump and a foreign leader since his November 5 U.S. presidential election victory. The meeting took place on Thursday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort during a gala ahead of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Investor … Read more

Delhi Closes All Primary Schools As Toxic Smog Puts Lives At Risk

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Due to worsening air pollution, all primary schools in Delhi will be closed, officials have announced. The city’s chief minister, Atishi Marlena Singh, shared the update on X, revealing that classes will be held online until further notice due to thick smog enveloping the capital. Delhi and nearby cities are experiencing hazardous levels of pollution, … Read more

US Hacker Sentenced To Five-Year For Laundering $4.5B In Cryptocurrency Theft

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A hacker has been sentenced to five years in prison in the US for laundering proceeds from one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history. Ilya Lichtenstein pleaded guilty last year to his involvement in the 2016 hack of the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, where nearly 120,000 bitcoin were stolen. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more

Trump Appoints John F. Kennedy’s Nephew to Head HHS

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Trump made the announcement on Thursday in a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter). In his statement, Trump expressed confidence that the Kennedy-led HHS will play a pivotal role … Read more

Mark Zuckerberg Releases Cover Of Get Low With Rapper T-Pain

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has created his own version of the rap track Get Low, teaming up with US artist T-Pain to celebrate his “dating anniversary” with wife Priscilla Chan. Zuckerberg, 40, delivers the vocals with the aid of Autotune on an acoustic reimagining of the 2003 hit by Lil Jon and the East Side … Read more

4,000 Police Deployed For France-Israel Match In Paris Amid Security Concerns

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Thousands of police officers are being deployed in Paris to secure Thursday’s France-Israel football match, following last week’s violence in Amsterdam where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked. Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez announced that 4,000 officers will be on duty, with 2,500 stationed at the Stade de France in the northern suburbs and additional … Read more

Six Israeli Soldiers Killed In Southern Lebanon Clash

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Six Israeli soldiers were killed in clashes with Hezbollah forces on Wednesday, according to the IDF, as Israeli troops intensified their push deeper into southern Lebanon amid escalating violence. This clash occurred as the IDF expanded its ground operations into a second line of villages near the border, marking one of the heaviest single-day losses … Read more

Federal Police Probe Deadly Blasts At Supreme Court Plaza In Brasilia

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Brazilian federal police are investigating after two explosions erupted near the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in the capital, Brasilia, leaving at least one person dead. The blasts prompted the immediate evacuation of the court building, with thick smoke and flames visible from above. “Two loud bangs were heard at the end of the [Supreme Court] … Read more

Donald Trump Appoints Matt Gaetz As Attorney General

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, 42, as his nominee for attorney general, a position that oversees the Department of Justice and serves as the nation’s chief prosecutor. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, highlighting Gaetz’s experience as a lawyer and his role on the House … Read more

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