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Colombia’s ELN rebels announce Christmas truce

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group announced a unilateral truce on Sunday, to last until Jan. 3, the first since the previous ceasefire broke down in August. Colombian President Gustavo Petro shared the truce announcement on his X account, with a message saying that “the end of war, is the nation’s goal for 2025.” The group, known in …

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4 days, 12 hours ago

James Bond outdueled Goldfinger and Dr. No. Can he win a battle with Amazon?

Live Mint

James Bond has dodged more than 4,000 bullets. When it comes to Bond’s future, the power lies in the hands of Barbara Broccoli, who inherited the control from her father, Albert “Cubby" Broccoli, and who for 30 years has decided when a new Bond movie can go into production. The two sides are at an impasse: Amazon needs Broccoli to …

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6 days, 16 hours ago

If they tax us, we tax them: Trump's warning to India over tariffs on US goods

India Today

US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to impose reciprocal tariffs on India if the country continues to levy high taxes on American goods. Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resport on Monday, Trump criticised India's tariff practices, specifically highlighting the 100% tariffs on certain US products. Trump's remarks signal a more confrontational trade stance towards India, a country he singled …

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1 week ago

Trudeau under siege: Freeland’s resignation exposes cracks in Canada’s leadership

Firstpost

For years, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has borrowed a page from Pakistan’s playbook, repeatedly targeting India to mask his political shortcomings. A sudden resignation shakes the Trudeau government The abrupt resignation of Chrystia Freeland as Canada’s finance minister and deputy prime minister has delivered a seismic shock to Prime Minister Trudeau’s leadership. In her letter, Freeland stressed that a …

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Germany’s Olaf Scholz faces vote of confidence today, what to expect

Firstpost

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will call on parliament today to declare it has no confidence in him, taking the first formal step towards securing an early national election following his government’s collapse German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to face a crucial confidence vote on Monday, a political showdown he is widely expected to lose. Interestingly, the vote, called by …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Taliban’s Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed: Why it matters

Al Jazeera

The most high-profile assassination in Afghanistan since 2021 has sparked questions over divisions within the Taliban. The deceased minister was a senior leader within the Haqqani Network, the Taliban’s closest ally which has jointly controlled power in Afghanistan since 2021. There are many different power bases within the Taliban-led administration, Jackson agreed, and the Haqqanis, she said, “are the most …

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‘…time to put America first!’: Trump stands with dockworkers in fight against automation

Hindustan Times

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump made headlines on Thursday as he threw his support behind the 45,000 union dockworkers along the East and Gulf Coasts, whose labour negotiations have stalled over the contentious issue of automation, as reported by Reuters. Trump supports US workers amid automation tech On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Just finished a meeting with the International Longshoremen’s Association …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Trinamool MP submits written apology over remarks on Jyotiraditya Scindia

India Today

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has submitted a written apology for his remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia besides apologising in the House. The TMC member had alleged non-cooperation by the central government during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai countered it, saying it was Prime Minister …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Not ready for the holidays but already exhausted? Me, too

CNN

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. A lot of people have time off for the holidays, but many don’t, and they may be thinking about how they can get their work done while taking care of their family. Holidays are a time when people see family members with whom they may have had disagreements or …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Not ready for the holidays but already exhausted? Me, too

CNN

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. A lot of people have time off for the holidays, but many don’t, and they may be thinking about how they can get their work done while taking care of their family. Holidays are a time when people see family members with whom they may have had disagreements or …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Fact Check: This brawl DID NOT take place during the first meeting of Syria's new government

India Today

Following the toppling of the Bashar al-Assad government, Syrian rebels appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as the caretaker prime minister of the country. Now a video of a fistfight between people in a public hall has gone viral on social media with the claim that the brawl broke out during the first official meeting held by the newly appointed Syrian government. India …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Real-life ‘Succession’: What is the latest Murdoch family drama all about?

Al Jazeera

Disagreements over the ownership of the Murdoch Family Trust have led to a legal battle. In a 96-page opinion, the commissioner found that the pair’s plan to change the terms of the trust was a “carefully crafted charade” to “permanently cement Lachlan Murdoch’s executive roles” of the empire, without considering the implications it would have on the other three children’s …

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When facts no longer matter: 3 key steps to return to civil dialogue

Salon

Donald Trump will become the next president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025. Gray is the co-author of the book “The Mind Club: Who Thinks, What Feels and Why it Matters.” His new book is “Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground.” In this conversation, Dr. Gray explains how white racial …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Tonga’s prime minister quits moments before parliament’s no-confidence motion

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tonga’s prime minister Siaosi Sovaleni …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Tonga’s prime minister quits moments ahead of no-confidence motion in parliament

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni abruptly resigned in parliament on Monday ahead of a planned no-confidence vote in his leadership, capping a period of fraught relations between his government and Tonga’s king. A statement on the Tongan Parliament Facebook page said Sovaleni, 54, quit “for the good of the country and moving Tonga forward.” Video from …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

How have Palestinian groups reacted to the ouster of Syria’s al-Assad?

Al Jazeera

Palestinian factions say they hope the new Syrian authorities will support Palestine’s struggle for freedom and justice. Here’s how leading Palestinian groups reacted to the fall of al-Assad over the past days: Palestinian Authority The State of Palestine, run by the PA, said on Sunday that it stands by the Syrian people, “respecting their will and political choices, in a …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mars Retrograde in Cancer 2024: Make the Right Choices in 2025

Hindustan Times

These are interesting times in the zodiac as Mars sets on a ‘cosmic dance’ as it starts to move backwards from December 7, 2024. Read about Mars Retrograde in Cancer 2024 Aries: Exercise caution with real estate and family investments. Use this period to pay attention to the messages you receive and avoid making hasty decisions. Cancer: For Cancer, this …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Uruguay Thursday for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a trade deal between the 27-nation EU and the South American Mercosur trade bloc that would create a trans-Atlantic market of some 700 million people. Let’s work, let’s cross it,” von der Leyen said Thursday, sidestepping objections from …

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Bangladesh halves power buying from Adani Power amid payment dispute

Hindustan Times

Bangladesh has halved the power it buys from neighbouring India's Adani Power, citing lower winter demand, amid disagreements over dues running into hundreds of millions of dollars, government officials told Reuters on Monday. Amid disputes over payments totalling hundreds of millions of dollars, government officials told Reuters on Monday that Bangladesh has cut in half the amount of electricity it …

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3 weeks ago

Bangladesh halves power buying from Adani citing low winter demand: Report

India Today

Bangladesh has halved the power it buys from Adani Power, citing lower winter demand, government officials told Reuters on Monday, amid disagreements over dues running into hundreds of millions of dollars. Subsequently, Bangladesh told Adani to keep supplying only half the power for now, officials said, although it will keep paying its old dues. An Adani Power spokesperson said the …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk takes Sam Altman's OpenAI to court over for-profit transformation

India Today

Elon Musk has filed a legal injunction in a California court to stop OpenAI from transitioning to a for-profit model. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI but left in 2018 over disagreements with its leadership, accused Open AI of unfair practices that harm competitors, including his own AI company, xAI. KEY ALLEGATIONS AGAINST OPENAI The lawsuit has named OpenAI, its CEO Sam …

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Tarot Card Predictions December 2, 2024: Tarot Card Reading for All Zodiac Signs

India Today

Aries : The harsh realities of life will come before you in this way. New relationships may begin, and some auspicious opportunities seem to be approaching in your life. You might consider taking some time to rest before beginning your new work, so that you can refocus your attention on your tasks. A new business venture might begin soon, which …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Iraq MPs postpone vote on revised bill after outcry over underage marriage

The Hindu

Iraq's parliament postponed until Monday a vote on controversial legal amendments, including a reworked family law bill that had sparked civil outrage over fears of a resurgence in underage marriages. In October, Amnesty International warned the amendments could legalise unregistered marriages - often used to bypass child marriage bans - and strip protections for divorced women. Iraq's Sunni community has …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

UN plastics treaty talks collapse as countries fail to agree targets on cutting production

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Negotiations to draft a legally binding treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis have …

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Colombia’s ELN rebels announce Christmas truce

James Bond outdueled Goldfinger and Dr. No. Can he win a battle with Amazon?

If they tax us, we tax them: Trump's warning to India over tariffs on US goods

Trudeau under siege: Freeland’s resignation exposes cracks in Canada’s leadership

Germany’s Olaf Scholz faces vote of confidence today, what to expect

Taliban’s Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed: Why it matters

‘…time to put America first!’: Trump stands with dockworkers in fight against automation

Trinamool MP submits written apology over remarks on Jyotiraditya Scindia

Not ready for the holidays but already exhausted? Me, too

Not ready for the holidays but already exhausted? Me, too

Fact Check: This brawl DID NOT take place during the first meeting of Syria's new government

Real-life ‘Succession’: What is the latest Murdoch family drama all about?

When facts no longer matter: 3 key steps to return to civil dialogue

Tonga’s prime minister quits moments before parliament’s no-confidence motion

Tonga’s prime minister quits moments ahead of no-confidence motion in parliament

How have Palestinian groups reacted to the ouster of Syria’s al-Assad?

Mars Retrograde in Cancer 2024: Make the Right Choices in 2025

EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc

Bangladesh halves power buying from Adani Power amid payment dispute

Bangladesh halves power buying from Adani citing low winter demand: Report

Elon Musk takes Sam Altman's OpenAI to court over for-profit transformation

Tarot Card Predictions December 2, 2024: Tarot Card Reading for All Zodiac Signs

Iraq MPs postpone vote on revised bill after outcry over underage marriage

UN plastics treaty talks collapse as countries fail to agree targets on cutting production