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Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of military preparations against it

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea and a faction of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) of supporting armed groups and preparing for war, according to a letter sent to the United Nations. The document, obtained by AFP, claims that Asmara and the TPLF are “actively preparing for a war against......

United States: Trump questions back pay for federal workers affected by shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after suggesting that federal employees placed on unpaid leave due to the ongoing government shutdown may not automatically receive their back pay once the crisis ends. Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump told reporters, “It really......

United States: Two-Year-Old boy killed after dog attack at babysitter’s home

A tragic incident occurred in Valdosta, Georgia, where a two-year-old boy was killed after being attacked by two rottweilers belonging to his babysitter. According to local police reports, the woman, aged 48, was allegedly taking a nap when the child wandered outside and......

Medical helicopter crash on Sacramento highway leaves three crew members critically injured

A medical helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento on Monday evening, critically injuring all three crew members and prompting a large-scale emergency response across the area. Emergency response and crew rescue Authorities confirmed the helicopter went down shortly after departing UC Davis Medical......

The UN examines human rights violations in Afghanistan

The United Nations Human Rights Council is set to decide on Monday whether to establish an independent mechanism to investigate the most serious crimes committed in Afghanistan, a move aimed at tackling “decades of impunity” in the country. The draft resolution, submitted by Denmark on......

The white house announces deployment of 300 national guards to Chicago

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 300 National Guards to Chicago, marking the fifth Democratic-led city to receive such a measure — an unprecedented move in modern American history. “President Trump has authorized 300 National Guards to protect federal agents and......

Bitcoin hits new record, surpasses $125,000 amid U.S. budget deadlock

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high on Sunday, exceeding the $125,000 mark as the budget deadlock in the United States continues. The leading cryptocurrency climbed to $125,689, surpassing its previous record set in August around $124,500. The rally comes amid growing investor skepticism over the ongoing......

Macron hails “Decisive Opportunity” after Hamas accepts Trump’s peace plan

French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Hamas’s acceptance of Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan, describing it as a “decisive opportunity” to end two years of conflict in Gaza. Speaking from Copenhagen during the European Political Community summit, Macron expressed optimism......

Trump’s $100,000 visa faces legal challenge in federal court

A coalition of hospitals, universities, and labor unions has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s recent executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on the H-1B visa, a program widely used by the technology, medical, and education sectors to hire skilled foreign workers. Filed in the federal......

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi, a hardline nationalist, was elected on Saturday as the head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), positioning her to become the country’s first female Prime Minister. The 64-year-old politician succeeds Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned after losing public support......

Oil prices continue to fall amid market oversupply fears

Oil prices extended their losses on Thursday as investors grew increasingly concerned that global supply could soon outpace demand, mainly due to rising production from OPEC and its allies. Brent crude for November delivery dropped 0.9% to $66.99 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate......

United States: Shutdown halts release of key jobs report

The monthly U.S. jobs report, considered one of the most important economic indicators worldwide, was not published on Friday due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website, usually updated at 8:30 a.m. (12:30 GMT), displayed a message citing the suspension of federal......

Venezuela accuses US fighter jets of approaching its coasts

Tensions between Venezuela and the United States escalated further on Thursday after Caracas claimed that five American fighter jets had flown close to its coastal territory. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López denounced what he described as an “imperialist provocation” during......

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