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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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China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

LA Times

The Chinese government protested Sunday about the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning that the United States that it is “playing with fire.” President Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory …

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China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid

Al Jazeera

Beijing calls on the US to stop ‘dangerous moves’ that ‘undermine peace and stability’ in the Taiwan Strait. A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday urged the US to stop its “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said such actions by the US “contradict its leaders’ serious …

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PM Modi Begins Kuwait Visit, Security And Stability On Bilateral Meeting Agenda

ABP News

New Delhi, Dec 21 As he embarked on a two-day visit to Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India and the Gulf nation have shared interest in peace, security and stability of the West Asian region. Modi's visit to Kuwait is taking place two weeks after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and the continuing …

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We deeply value historical connection that has been nurtured over generations: PM Modi on Kuwait visit

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: As he embarked on a two-day visit to Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India and the Gulf nation have shared interest in peace, security and stability of the West Asian region. Modi's visit to Kuwait is taking place two weeks after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and the continuing Israeli offensive …

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Scholars advocate for re-orienting arts, media towards peace and ecosophy

The Hindu

Scholars across borders, participating in an International Conference organised by Gandhian Centre for Philosophical Arts and Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education as a part of its decennial celebrations, emphasised the need for re-orienting different arts and media towards peace and ecosophy in Manipal on Friday. Talking about the meeting points between ecosophy and aesthetics, culture critic N. Manu Chakravarthy …

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Nigeria school fair stampede kills 35 children

Raw Story

A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 children and seriously injured six others, police said on Thursday. The injured children were receiving medical attention following the incident, which took place on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command said. He urged the "Oyo State government to take every necessary …

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Congo replaces top military chief and other senior officers as fighting in the east rages on

Associated Press

GOMA, Congo — Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has replaced the armed forces chief and several other top officers in a major reshuffle while the military battles rebels in the country’s eastern region, state media announced late Thursday. Congo’s military has been fighting more than 100 armed groups for years in the mineral-rich eastern region where the rebels are vying for …

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US attorney who indicted Gautam Adani in New York court to resign

India Today

United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Breon Peace, has announced his resignation, effective January 10, 2025, just days before the inauguration of Donald Trump as the President of the United States. Breon Peace, who has served in the role since October 15, 2021, has been a key figure in several high-profile cases, including the fraud indictment …

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Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?

India Today

Russia-Ukraine War: In a significant shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a potential change in his approach to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking on Russian state TV, Putin declared that there are no preconditions for starting talks with Ukraine, adding that Moscow is ready to negotiate with anyone, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, Putin made it clear …

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In Parbhani, a statue was broken, and with it, the peace

The Hindu

Just outside the two-platform Parbhani railway station in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region flutters the Indian national flag mounted on a pole. “The State Reserve Police Force unit was stationed a few kilometres from here in Hingoli, yet the police did not act,” says a 49-year-old retailer in the area. The SRPF was deployed the next day after 2 p.m. Vijay Wakode, …

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DC Edit | 2024: Watershed year for Indian diplomacy

Deccan Chronicle

The mandarins of the external affairs ministry can pat themselves on the back for a successful year of dialogue and diplomacy with various countries and at international forums. As if to indicate where the diplomatic push came from, President Xi Jinping had shepherded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a photo opportunity after their meeting in Kazan, Russia on October 23 …

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Zelenskyy discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with Nato, European leaders

India Today

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders on Wednesday, aiming to get immediate help to bolster Kyiv's war effort and discuss longer-term security guarantees. Zelenskyy told reporters that Wednesday's talks in Brussels, and a discussion with the European Union's 27 national leaders the following day, were "a very good opportunity to …

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Zelenskyy says US, Europe must work together to secure Ukraine peace

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy insisted that any steps to secure peace in Ukraine would have to involve the might of the United States. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged European countries to provide guarantees to protect Ukraine after the war with Russia ends, but said these would not be enough without support from the United States under Donald Trump. Kyiv and its European …

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Christmas in Damascus is different this year, after al-Assad’s fall

Al Jazeera

Damascus, Syria – There’s something different about Christmas this year, Damascenes say. Although the decorations may have been more elaborate last year, Carol al-Sahhaf says this year’s festive mood is a cut above, less than two weeks after Bashar al-Assad fled and his regime crumbled. “After 14 years of war, I hope the coming year brings us peace, love, and …

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Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

New Indian Express

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Asked about Trump's overtures regarding a possible peace deal, Putin said he would welcome a meeting with the incoming Republican. The Kremlin recently welcomed Trump's sharp …

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Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Many dangers in Mideast ahead; Syria up for grabs

Deccan Chronicle

Syria is up for grabs. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden’s description of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s fall as an “historic opportunity” recalls Richard M. Nixon exulting when the Soviet Union collapsed 33 years ago that the time had come for America to “reset its geopolitical compass”. The British military commentator and veteran of West Asian wars who wrote that while …

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Why Fergie is the key to peace at the palace this Christmas

The Independent

Might Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, be an unlikely peace broker for the royal family? Ferguson has also been vital in maintaining a bridge between King Charles and Andrew amid ongoing tensions, particularly over Andrew’s housing. I can safely say to my girls: learn from my mistakes.” Her conversation might often veer into New Age self-help territory – “I’m moving …

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Ajit Doval holds talks with Wang Yi as India and China focus on border peace and bilateral ties

Firstpost

India, China Special Representatives for the border mechanism, NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including management of peace and tranquillity along LAC as well as restoration of bilateral ties frozen for over four years due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh National Security Advisor Ajit …

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Border peace serves shared interests of China, India

China Daily

Both China and India are ancient civilizations whose interactions transcend even the formidable barrier of the Himalayas. Since India's independence and the founding of the People's Republic of China in the mid-20th century, bilateral relations have navigated through phases of honeymoon, confrontation, and ongoing enhancement and growth. The border standoff since 2020 dealt a blow to the bilateral ties of …

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Border peace serves shared interests of China, India

China Daily

Both China and India are ancient civilizations whose interactions transcend even the formidable barrier of the Himalayas. Since India's independence and the founding of the People's Republic of China in the mid-20th century, bilateral relations have navigated through phases of honeymoon, confrontation, and ongoing enhancement and growth. The border standoff since 2020 dealt a blow to the bilateral ties of …

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Riding the Trend of the Times with A Strong Sense of Responsibility

China Daily

The Great Hall of the People in Beijing. In the course of 2024, China and Brazil have announced joint efforts to build a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet, demonstrating their sense of responsibility as two emerging countries; China and Serbia have launched efforts to build a China-Serbia community with …

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China ready to play constructive role to help Syria restore peace, stability, envoy says

China Daily

UNITED NATIONS -- China hopes Syria will achieve peace and restore stability as soon as possible, and is ready to play a constructive role to that end, a Chinese envoy said on Tuesday. "Recently, the situation in Syria has undergone drastic changes, to which China pays great attention," Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said in …

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The Church of England’s moral authority is now gone

The Independent

It is hard to have sympathy for the Church of England over the failings of its leadership. This is not about clergy-bashing: the Church of England as an institution lacks credibility in its moral authority, and the flock may find it can believe without belonging. Marie Parker-Jenkins Limerick, Ireland A warmer welcome Your article concerning the numbers of people crossing …

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Colombia’s ELN rebels announce Christmas truce

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid

PM Modi Begins Kuwait Visit, Security And Stability On Bilateral Meeting Agenda

We deeply value historical connection that has been nurtured over generations: PM Modi on Kuwait visit

Scholars advocate for re-orienting arts, media towards peace and ecosophy

Nigeria school fair stampede kills 35 children

Congo replaces top military chief and other senior officers as fighting in the east rages on

US attorney who indicted Gautam Adani in New York court to resign

Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?

In Parbhani, a statue was broken, and with it, the peace

DC Edit | 2024: Watershed year for Indian diplomacy

Zelenskyy discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with Nato, European leaders

Zelenskyy says US, Europe must work together to secure Ukraine peace

Christmas in Damascus is different this year, after al-Assad’s fall

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Many dangers in Mideast ahead; Syria up for grabs

Why Fergie is the key to peace at the palace this Christmas

Ajit Doval holds talks with Wang Yi as India and China focus on border peace and bilateral ties

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India

Riding the Trend of the Times with A Strong Sense of Responsibility

China ready to play constructive role to help Syria restore peace, stability, envoy says

The Church of England’s moral authority is now gone