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Time Magazine names Trump 'person of the year'
The magazine's award, given out annually, is an acknowledgement of the year's most influential figure.
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Israel’s deadly strikes in Gaza leave 66 Palestinians dead
Ceasefire remains distant despite global pressure and devastating human toll in the 14-month-long Gaza conflict
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US announces $500m weapons aid package for Ukraine
Recent $500 million and $725 million aid packages add to the $43 billion already sent to Ukraine
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Bulgaria and Romania secure Schengen membership
From January 2025, Bulgaria and Romania will join the Schengen Area, boosting free travel across Europe
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China responds to Taiwan’s moves, reaffirms right to conduct military exercises
Defence Ministry vows action against Taiwan separatism, reaffirming the PLA’s commitment to reunification
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Tunisia boat tragedy claims nine lives, six still unaccounted for
The vessel had been carrying at least 42 passengers as the search for the missing individuals was ongoing
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Biden grants clemency to 1,500, pardons 39 in largest act of mercy
The announcement follows Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, for firearms and tax convictions
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Donald Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to attend inauguration ceremony
Records from the US State Department show that no foreign head of state has ever attended a transfer-of-power ceremony
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Why has Time Magazine named Donald Trump 2024 'Person of the Year'?
TIME magazine says choosing Person of the Year for 2024 was easy, as the individual shaped world events significantly.
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Pushpa 2-inspired ear-biting incident sparks police probe in India's Gwalior
The victim spoke about films like Pushpa 2 encouraging ordinary people to imitate gangster-like behaviour.
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Trump unveils new fragrance line 'Fight, Fight, Fight' with Jill Biden photo
Trump promotes new fragrance line with Jill Biden photo
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Donald Trump named Time's 'Person of the Year' for second time
Trump, first named in 2016, joins an exclusive group as a two-time Time 'Person of the Year' honouree.
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Trump appoints Kari Lake as Voice of America Director
Trump appoints Kari Lake as VOA director, sparking controversy over election fraud claims.
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Elon Musk becomes first person to reach $400b net worth
Elon Musk’s fortune surged with SpaceX valuation rising.
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UN General Assembly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
UN passes another resolution with 159 votes in favour, expressing support for the UN Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA)
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Father, step-mum guilty of murdering British-Pakistani girl
Father, stepmother guilty of 10-year-old Sara Sharif's murder in UK; sentencing set for Tuesday.
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Yoon pledges to fight political opponents till the end
South Korean President claims election hacking, defends martial law, and lashes out at "anti-state forces”
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Khamenei accuses US, Israel of plotting Bashar al-Assad's downfall
Khamenei said Iranian intelligence warned Syria about stability threats in the past three months
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Meta platforms face global outage
WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook face global outage, disrupting services for millions worldwide.
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Kashmiris, Sikhs unite against Indian oppression
Slam 'hypocritical champions of rights' for remaining silent
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New Syria PM says all religious groups' rights 'guaranteed'
Militant chief vows officials involved in torturing detainees not to be pardoned
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Saudi Arabia confirmed as FIFA WC 2034 host
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host: Morocco, Spain, Portugal to host 2030 with games in S. America.
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UN appeals for $4b in Gaza, West Bank aid
Israeli strikes kill five in Lebanon
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40 feared dead off Italy coast
11-year-old lone survivor rescued after a migrant boat capsizes off Italy, leaving 44 dead.
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Nine killed in Haiti gang attack
Gunmen in Haiti kill nine, kidnap others, and set houses ablaze in revenge attack in Petite-Riviere.
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Trump to celebrate dual honours: NYSE bell and Time magazine recognition
A significant day for Trump as he marks a milestone at the stock exchange and earns a notable title again
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US, China to hold key talks ahead of Trump's White House return
Economic and trade tensions between Washington and Beijing have continued to flare during Biden’s time in office
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UN appeals for $4.07b in aid for Gaza and West Bank, warns more is needed
Aim is to provide assistance to 2.1 million people of Gaza, 900,000 people in the West Bank: UN's humanitarian agency
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'Yes Madam' faces backlash after staged employee sacking to raise awareness on stress
Company clarifies that it was part of an effort to draw attention to the serious issue of workplace stress
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Israeli attack claims 29 more lives in northern, central Gaza
20 women and children killed when Israeli airstrikes blow a residential building in Beit Lahiya
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Hafez al-Assad's tomb set ablaze in rebel attack in Qardaha
Video footage shows parts of the mausoleum ablaze and damaged, with the tomb of Hafez torched and destroyed
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Luigi Mangione’s notebook reveals Manhattan bombing plan before UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Luigi Mangione’s spiral notebook detailed a potential Manhattan bombing, later dismissed
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Sara Sharif’s parents found guilty of her murder after harrowing trial
The family fled to Pakistan after Sara's death, before being arrested in September 2023 at London's Gatwick airport
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Macron races to appoint new PM amid political crisis
Macron, set to visit Poland, aims to name a new prime minister "within 48 hours," say party chiefs
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Afghan refugee minister Haqqani killed in Kabul suicide blast
Several senior Taliban leaders, including governors and clerics, have been killed in attacks claimed by ISIS
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Popular Indian TV actress’s son found dead; two friends arrested
Actress Sapna Singh's 14-year-old son found dead in Bareilly; police arrest two friends after drug use confession.
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UN addresses Gaza and Lebanon crises ahead of key General Assembly vote
UN tackles crises in Gaza and Lebanon as General Assembly prepares for pivotal ceasefire vote
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South Indian actor Siddharth's comments on Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 spark backlash
Siddharth compares fan crowds to political rallies with 'biryani packets and quarter bottles.'
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Judge rejects Infowars sale to Onion amid legal battle
Judge blocks Onion’s bid for Infowars, citing collusion claims and disputes over bidding process.
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California wildfires: What's behind the rising frequency and intensity?
California wildfires surge due to rising temperatures, drought, and climate change impacts.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle chosen by Trump as US Ambassador to Greece
Trump names Kimberly Guilfoyle as US Ambassador to Greece, citing her leadership skills.
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South Korea’s ex-defence minister attempts suicide amid martial law fallout
The attempt occurred in a detention center bathroom, but Kim abandoned it when a corrections officer intervened
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Kareena Kapoor gets Indian PM Modi’s autograph for sons Taimur and Jeh
Bollywood’s Kapoor family meets PM Modi to honour 100 years of Raj Kapoor.
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UK, Germany & France to cooperate on trafficking
UK, Germany & France to cooperate on trafficking
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Trump mocks Trudeau
Trump mocks Trudeau as "Governor of Canada," hints at making Canada the 51st state amid trade talks.
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Syria new PM sets out to bring order
Outside powers move to shore up interests
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Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial
Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial while juggling wartime duties amid Israel's ongoing Gaza war
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S Korea ex-defence minister arrested
Kim charged with insurrection amid political turmoil
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Arctic is emitting more carbon than it absorbs
Arctic tundra shifts to a carbon source as wildfires and warming thaw permafrost, worsening climate change.
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UN condemns Israel’s breach of 1974 Golan Heights agreement
Israeli army entered the Golan buffer zone, with visuals showing soldiers and armoured vehicles in place