A Year of Turmoil: Iran and Israel’s Escalating Conflict in 2024
2024 has seen escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, leading to direct military confrontations and regional instability in the Middle East.
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban
President Trump petitions the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban, seeking more time for a political resolution.
Economist: China’s Rise and U.S. Policy Shifts Reshape Indo-Pacific Landscape
Economist Danny Quah highlights how both China’s rise and shifts in U.S. policies are twin ‘shocks’ reshaping the Indo-Pacific, urging nations to consider both in their strategies.
China-Africa Relations Soar to Historic Highs in 2024
2024 marks a year of unprecedented progress in China-Africa relations, highlighted by a landmark summit in Beijing.
Deadly Bus Crash in Norway’s Lofoten Islands Leaves Three Dead, Four Injured
Three people are dead and four seriously injured after a bus plunged into a lake in Norway’s Lofoten Islands. Difficult weather conditions hampered rescue efforts.
Putin Says Russia Striving to End Ukraine Conflict Soon
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced efforts to end the Ukraine conflict swiftly, aiming for a peaceful resolution that could ease global tensions and economic pressures.
Second Black Box Found in Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Near Aktau
Authorities have found the second black box from the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, as Russian and Azerbaijani agencies join the investigation. 29 survivors have been reported.
Russia Declares Federal Emergency After Black Sea Oil Spill
Russia has declared a federal emergency after two tankers spilled oil in the Black Sea, polluting beaches and harming wildlife near Anapa.
South Korea’s Democratic Party Submits Impeachment Motion Against Prime Minister
South Korea’s Democratic Party submits an impeachment motion against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, escalating political tensions in the National Assembly.
Israel and Hamas Blame Each Other for Gaza Ceasefire Delays
Israel and Hamas accuse one another of causing delays in reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza, as conflict continues and hopes for peace remain uncertain.