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Breakaway Moldovan region cuts heating and hot water after Russia stops gas flow
January 1, 2025
Breakaway Moldovan region cuts heating and hot water after Russia stops gas flow
The breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria cut heating and hot water supplies to households on Wednesday after Russia stopped supplying…
Damaged black box from crashed South Korean plane will be sent to US for analysis as investigation ramps up
January 1, 2025
Damaged black box from crashed South Korean plane will be sent to US for analysis as investigation ramps up
Seoul, South Korea CNN — The damaged flight data recorder from the Jeju Air passenger jet that crash-landed in South…
Ukraine ends supply of Russian gas to Europe
January 1, 2025
Ukraine ends supply of Russian gas to Europe
CNN — Ukraine says it has halted the transport of Russian gas to Europe through its territory, after a five-year…
Thousands march in Bangladesh to mark student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Hasina
January 1, 2025
Thousands march in Bangladesh to mark student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Hasina
Dhaka, Bangladesh Reuters — Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied at a ‘March for Unity’ in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday to…
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol
December 31, 2024
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol
Seoul CNN — A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, the embattled…
WHO urges China to share Covid origins data, five years on from pandemic’s emergence
December 31, 2024
WHO urges China to share Covid origins data, five years on from pandemic’s emergence
Hong Kong CNN — The World Health Organization has urged China to share data to help understand the origins of…
After a quarter-century in power, Putin faces a new test: The return of Trump
December 31, 2024
After a quarter-century in power, Putin faces a new test: The return of Trump
CNN — December 31, 1999: Russian President Boris Yeltsin took to the airwaves to make a surprise announcement, telling his…
At least 71 people killed in Ethiopia road accident, officials say
December 30, 2024
At least 71 people killed in Ethiopia road accident, officials say
Addis Ababa Reuters — At least 71 people have died in Ethiopia after a truck packed with passengers plunged into…
Political upheaval around the world could spell trouble for the global economy in 2025
December 30, 2024
Political upheaval around the world could spell trouble for the global economy in 2025
London CNN — The sun is setting on 2024, but the consequences of its many events will be felt around…
Kenya’s president promises to stop abductions following wave of disappearances
December 30, 2024
Kenya’s president promises to stop abductions following wave of disappearances
Nairobi, Kenya CNN — Kenyan President William Ruto has promised to stop abductions of government critics, in an apparent change…