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North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul

More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia's war with Ukraine, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Monday. The new figure follows a report by Seoul's spy agency to MPs last week, which said at least 100 North Korean soldiers had been killed since entering combat in December. "Through various sources of information …

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3 days, 2 hours ago

Proposal to combat sea erosion in Sirkazhi fishing villages

The Hindu

A proposal has been prepared to address the problem of sea erosion and related infrastructure challenges in Sirkazhi’s fishing villages by the Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department. Five fishing villages in Sirkazhi-Manavamedu, Pudukuppam, Nayakkar Kuppam, Keezhamuvarkarai, and Melamuvarkarai lack protected beach landing facilities, forcing fishermen to use unsafe docking methods. Following this, Joint Director of Fisheries Nagapattinam in-charge D. Ilamvazhuthi, …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Ministry of Defense to purchase protective equipment to combat small drones

NL Times

The Ministry of Defense is going to improve soldiers' chances of protecting themselves from small drones. The threats that these unmanned systems create are increasing, State Secretary of Defense, Gijs Tuinman, said in a letter to the lower house of Dutch Parliament, the Tweede Kamer. Soldiers can use the protective equipment to improve their defense against drones of up to …

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3 days, 21 hours ago

Kenya announces plan to combat rising gender-based violence as 100 women are killed in four months

Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenyan government on Thursday declared gender-based violence the nation’s most pressing security threat, with 100 women killed in the past four months alone, most of them by men who were known to them, including intimate partners. Since September 2023, a staggering 7,107 cases of sexual and gender-based violence have been reported in Kenya, said Mudavadi, adding …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia killed in combat, claims Seoul

India Today

At least 100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia have been killed with another 1,000 injured in combat against Ukrainian forces in intense fighting in the Kursk region, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday citing the country's spy agency. The heavy losses are attributed to the lack of experience by North Korean troops in drone warfare and unfamiliarity with …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

World Athletics has ‘responsibility’ to combat gender-based violence – Lord Coe

The Independent

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6 days, 6 hours ago

Australia proposes new restrictions on protesters to combat antisemitism after synagogue arson

Firstpost

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan proposed the new laws after arsonists damaged a Melbourne synagogue this month and protestors kept fearful worshippers trapped inside a Sydney synagogue for three hours a week earlier A man reads messages left on the fence outside the fire damaged Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. AP An Australian state government on Tuesday proposed new restrictions on …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

First North Korean deaths reported in Russia-Ukraine conflict

ABC

North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces, the first reported casualties since North Korea sent troops to support Russia, according to US and Ukrainian authorities. About 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded during a battle with the Ukrainian army over the weekend in Russia's Kursk border region, according to Ukraine's military intelligence agency. The …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

TRAI to relieve Jio, Airtel, BSNL users with new DND app to combat spam calls

India TV News

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has decided to provide relief to 1.2 billion mobile users in the country by addressing the issue of fake calls. A new Do-Not-Disturb app is set to be introduced, which will empower users to block unwanted commercial calls and messages on their phones. The telecom regulator has asked all stakeholders to assess the technical …

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1 week ago

The beautiful Yorkshire villages hoping to ban building new second homes to combat overtourism

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority have released a local plan which will be subject to a formal …

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1 week ago

PM Modi Rolls Out Rs 40,000 Cr initiative to combat India's water crisis

India Today

On December 17, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the pressing water crisis in India, particularly focusing on the state of Rajasthan. KEY COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT Financial Commitment : The Rs 40,000 crore investment underscores the government's serious approach to resolving the water crisis and improving infrastructure. PM Modi's Rs 40,000 crore …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Eluru police appoints Cyber Sainiks to combat online crimes

Deccan Chronicle

Kakinada: An innovative programme was launched here on Friday by the Eluru district police in association with a voluntary organisation to combat cybercrimes and check atrocities against women. In its inaugural address, SP Shiva Kishore said, “We will train students as ‘Cyber Sainiks’ to combat cybercrimes and atrocities against women. Students from various colleges are being selected and appointed as …

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1 week, 3 days ago

'I don't trust him': Senator shoots down Trump nominee's new scramble to save nomination

Raw Story

Donald Trump's controversial choice to run the Pentagon is backtracking on previous comments he made about women in combat and some senators are not buying his sudden about-face as he tries to salvage his nomination. According to a report from Politico, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth is scrambling to disavow comments he made just a month ago, before the president-elect …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Before exit, Biden releases US's first-ever strategy to combat Islamophobia

Firstpost

The White House has unveiled what it called the first-ever national strategy to counter Islamophobia, detailing over 100 steps federal officials can adopt to curb hate, violence, bias and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans The United States’ first comprehensive strategy to combat Islamophobia has been unveiled by the White House which outlines more than 100 measures that federal officials …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Kim Kardashian’s dermatologist reveals hacks to combat winter dryness

The Independent

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White House releases national strategy to combat Islamophobia

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: The White House on Thursday announced what it called the first-ever national strategy to counter Islamophobia, detailing more than 100 steps federal officials are taking to curb hate, violence, bias, and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans. In a statement announcing the strategy, the Biden administration wrote, “Over the past year, this initiative has become even more important as …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Hegseth does a 180 on women and gays in combat

Politico

Hegseth has called policies allowing gays and transgender troops to serve in the military part of a “Marxist agenda.” But on Thursday, when he met with Sen. Rand Paul, reporters asked him whether he thought gays should serve in the military, and he replied, “Yes.” And once an unapologetic critic of women serving in combat roles, Hegseth called women “some …

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White House releases national strategy to combat Islamophobia

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The White House on Thursday announced what it called the first-ever national strategy to counter Islamophobia, detailing more than 100 steps federal officials can take to curb hate, violence, bias and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans. In a statement announcing the strategy, the Biden administration wrote that “Over the past year, this initiative has become even more …

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1 week, 3 days ago

‘Marxist’ agenda: Hegseth says gay troops ‘erode standards’ in ‘social engineering’ push

Raw Story

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to oversee the Department of Defense and its 3.4 million military and civilian personnel, has a long history of anti-LGBTQ statements. According to multiple reports, Hegseth has opposed gay service members, labeling them a threat to military standards and a part of a “Marxist” agenda promoting “social engineering.” “At least when it was …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense pick, says allowing gay troops to serve openly reflects a Marxist agenda

CNN

CNN — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, has repeatedly criticized policies allowing gay people to serve openly in the US military, calling them part of a “Marxist” agenda to prioritize social justice over combat readiness. Hegseth criticized policies allowing gay people to serve openly in the US military Pete Hegseth, the nominee to become Secretary …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

CNN

CNN — Japan Airlines is now offering to drop travelers’ suitcases off at their hotels for them, for a fee. But the new program isn’t just about providing good customer service — it’s aimed at alleviating the burden on Tokyo’s overcrowded mass transit system. Passengers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport can pay 4,500 yen per bag to have their luggage taken …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

CNN

CNN — Japan Airlines is now offering to drop travelers’ suitcases off at their hotels for them, for a fee. But the new program isn’t just about providing good customer service — it’s aimed at alleviating the burden on Tokyo’s overcrowded mass transit system. Passengers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport can pay 4,500 yen per bag to have their luggage taken …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Hegseth successfully gaslights on women in ‘combat’

Raw Story

He's been called the "least qualified nominee in American history," and has insisted to reporters that his confirmation battle will not be played out in the press, but Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, after multiple appearances before the cameras, appears to be gaining ground on what some assumed last week was a nomination that was …

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2 weeks ago

Cyprus and the US double down on a joint effort to combat financial crimes with more training

Associated Press

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus and the U.S. said Monday that they’re doubling down on a joint effort to crack down on illicit finance with additional training of Cypriot law enforcement authorities to identify, investigate and prosecute financial crimes. An “ambitious” plan for the next year will involve 21 weeks of training for different Cypriot law enforcement agencies on financial investigative …

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North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul

Proposal to combat sea erosion in Sirkazhi fishing villages

Ministry of Defense to purchase protective equipment to combat small drones

Kenya announces plan to combat rising gender-based violence as 100 women are killed in four months

100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia killed in combat, claims Seoul

World Athletics has ‘responsibility’ to combat gender-based violence – Lord Coe

Australia proposes new restrictions on protesters to combat antisemitism after synagogue arson

First North Korean deaths reported in Russia-Ukraine conflict

TRAI to relieve Jio, Airtel, BSNL users with new DND app to combat spam calls

The beautiful Yorkshire villages hoping to ban building new second homes to combat overtourism

PM Modi Rolls Out Rs 40,000 Cr initiative to combat India's water crisis

Eluru police appoints Cyber Sainiks to combat online crimes

'I don't trust him': Senator shoots down Trump nominee's new scramble to save nomination

Before exit, Biden releases US's first-ever strategy to combat Islamophobia

Kim Kardashian’s dermatologist reveals hacks to combat winter dryness

White House releases national strategy to combat Islamophobia

Hegseth does a 180 on women and gays in combat

White House releases national strategy to combat Islamophobia

‘Marxist’ agenda: Hegseth says gay troops ‘erode standards’ in ‘social engineering’ push

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense pick, says allowing gay troops to serve openly reflects a Marxist agenda

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

Hegseth successfully gaslights on women in ‘combat’

Cyprus and the US double down on a joint effort to combat financial crimes with more training