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Nov 21, 2024
Minsk [Belarus], November 21: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 32 people who were convicted of extremism, according to the Pul Pervogo Telegram account which reports widely on his activities.
Trump picks Matthew Whitaker as nominee for NATO ambassador
Iran in standoff with European powers over nuclear deal
Pakistan: Suicide bombing kills several
Trump attends launch of Elon Musk owned SpaceX's Starship
Thai woman accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide sentenced to death
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US again vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
New York [US], November 21: The United States has vetoed a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent"...
US says opposition leader Gonzalez is Venezuelan 'president-elect'
Washington [US], November 21: The United States on Tuesday recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the president-elect, following elections in July where President Nicolas...
Pakistan plans military offensive to protect China's BRI investments
Islamabad [Pakistan], November 21: Pakistan is preparing to launch a military offensive in the south-western region of Balochistan where sub-nationalist rebels target Chinese investments under...
EU lawmakers back Azerbaijani government critic under house arrest
Baku [Azerbaijan], November 21: Members of the European Parliament highlighted the precarious human rights situation in Azerbaijan during the UN climate conference and invited Gubad...
US closes embassy in Kiev amid concerns over Russian air attack
Kiev [Ukraine], November 21: The United States on Wednesday temporarily closed its embassy in Kiev amid concerns over a potential Russian attack.
Syria says 36 killed in Israeli strike
Damascus [Syria], November 21: An Israeli strike on the Syrian city of Palmyra has killed 36 people and injured more than 50, the state-run Syrian...
Russia slams Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to strike Russia, terms it "new round of escalation"
Nov 20, 2024
Moscow [Russia], November 20: Russia has strongly condemned outgoing US President Joe Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia using long-range missles, calling...
US urges Bangladesh to end violent crackdowns on peaceful protests
Washington [US], November 20: The United States has clarified to Bangladesh that it does not support government involvement in violent crackdowns on peaceful protests.
'Ukraine, Middle East conflicts are depleting US arsenal'
New York [US], November 20: "With some of the Patriot (air defense systems) deployed, some of the air-to-air missiles deployed, that's depleting the stockpile and...
Prosecutors ask to delay Trump's sentencing until after his term ends
New York [US], November 20: In May, Mr. Trump was convicted of falsifying business records to conceal a payment to an adult film star to silence her about an affair. The payment was made just before the 2016 election and was considered an attempt to influence the election.
US Senate panel to hold hearing on suspected Chinese hacking incidents
Iraq to hold first nationwide census since 1987
Lula urges G20 leaders to move faster on net zero climate targets
EU nations team up to develop air defence, other weapons
French farmers continue protests as union threatens food supply
US envoy says 'opportunity' exists to reach Israel-Hezbollah deal
Moscow says Ukraine fired six US-made long-range missiles into Russia
Forty-five pro-democracy activists sentenced by Hong Kong court
Lithuanian president nominates Gintautas Paluckas as prime minister
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