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President Putin announces capture of eastern Ukrainian town of Siversk

Dec 12, 2025

Moscow [Russia], December 12: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov on Thursday announced the capture of the eastern Ukrainian town of Siversk, clearing the way for further advances. This means that other successful attacks in other directions in the eastern Donbass region are now possible, Putin said at the meeting broadcast on state television and partly via video link.
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Trump, Europe want same thing for Ukraine: Starmer

Dec 12, 2025

London [UK], December 12: US President Donald Trump and European leaders want the "same thing" for Ukraine with a "just and lasting" ceasefire, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted as precarious peace efforts surrounding a US-led plan to end the war with Russia continue.

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WHO pushes back on US government doubts over vaccine safety

Dec 12, 2025

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Nobel laureate Maria Machado welcomed in Oslo after ceremony

Dec 12, 2025

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Bangladesh president, feeling 'humiliated', wants to step down halfway through term

Dec 12, 2025

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First climate migrants arrive in Australia from sinking Tuvalu in South Pacific

Dec 12, 2025

Sydney [Australia], December 12: The first climate migrants to leave the remote Pacific island nation of Tuvalu have arrived in Australia, hoping to preserve links to their sinking island home,...
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Mexico threatens eight years of jail in crackdown on vape sales

Dec 12, 2025

Mexico City [Mexico], December 12: Mexico's Senate has passed legal reforms that could impose up to eight years in jail and fines of up to 226,000 pesos ($12,500) for the...
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Heavy rains trigger widespread flooding, evacuations in Pacific Northwest

Dec 12, 2025

Washington [US], December 12: Heavy rains drenching the Pacific Northwest triggered flooding on Thursday across much of the Pacific Northwest from Oregon north through Washington state and into British Columbia,...
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Torrential rain flooded Gaza tents and a baby died of exposure, medics say

Dec 12, 2025
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Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests

Dec 12, 2025
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US plans more seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers after first interception

Dec 12, 2025
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Gold surges as markets react to Fed rate cut

Dec 12, 2025
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Abdullah bin Zayed receives Jordanian Deputy PM, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Dec 12, 2025
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EU Commission calls launch of strategic partnership talks with UAE important milestone

Dec 12, 2025
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Tropical cyclones: Why are some countries more at risk?

Dec 11, 2025
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Australia's social media ban for users under 16 takes effect

Dec 11, 2025
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EU won't have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs

Dec 11, 2025
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Police spot toddler steering car on German autobahn

Dec 11, 2025
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US revoked 85,000 visas since January as Trump administration tightens immigration rules

Dec 11, 2025
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'By banning social media for under 16, we're giving children a childhood': Australian PM Albanese

Dec 11, 2025
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Thai F16s bomb Cambodian villages, Cambodia fires rockets on Thai hospital as clashes intensify

Dec 11, 2025
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Afghanistan's crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls, UN warns

Dec 11, 2025
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UN chief condemns Houthis' referral of UN staff to special criminal court

Dec 11, 2025
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UN urges stronger support for emergency response fund, warns of falling contributions

Dec 11, 2025
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Iran unveils new homegrown electronic warfare system "Sayyad-4"

Dec 11, 2025
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Amid war and poverty, Beirut's artists keep the city's spirit alive

Dec 11, 2025