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Signs of Stability Emerge in Syrian capital Damascus Amid Leadership Changes & Regional Tensions.

ION correspondentDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Signs of normalcy are returning as shops reopen and people resume their daily routines in the Syrian capital, Damascus. New transitional Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir has said that one...

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India’s Squash Teams Shine at World Championships, Women Defeat Australia, Men Beat Malaysia.

ION correspondentDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

India registered victories in their respective pre-quarterfinal ties in the men’s and women’s events at the World Squash Team Championships 2024 in Hong Kong today. The Indian women’s squash...

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Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after volcanic eruption.

ION correspondentDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

December 10, 2024 5:30 PM. In the Philippines, around 87,000 people were evacuated after Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island erupted, sending an ash plume and hot gas down its...

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New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing, citing high injury rates.

ION correspondentDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

December 10, 2024 5:35 PM. New Zealand has announced plans to ban greyhound racing, citing an unacceptably high rate of injuries. The government plans to wind down the industry...

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UK joins US and Bahrain in C-SIPA.

ION correspondentDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024

December 8, 2024 1:11 PM. In a major development for West Asian security cooperation, the United States, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom have announced an expansion of their strategic...

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France. Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen its doors after over 5 years post-devastating fire.

ION correspondentDecember 8, 2024December 8, 2024

December 7, 2024 5:34 PM. In France, the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is reopening its doors today, five-and-a-half years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark....

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Storm Darragh Leaves Thousands Without Power as UK Faces Rare Red Alert.

ION correspondentDecember 8, 2024December 8, 2024

December 7, 2024 7:40 PM. In the United Kingdom, thousands of homes across the country were plunged into darkness today as Storm Darragh unleashed powerful winds and widespread disruption....

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Nepal PM Oli urges youth living abroad to return home to create employment opportunities.

ION correspondentDecember 7, 2024December 7, 2024

December 6, 2024 4:35 PM. Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing the World Leader Forum organised by Columbia University in New York has urged the Nepali youths living...

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Afghanistan. UN urges Taliban to reconsider implementing restrictions on women’s access to medical training.

ION correspondentDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024

December 5, 2024 8:35 PM. The United Nations urged the Taliban authorities to reconsider implementing restrictions on women’s and girls’ access to medical training in Afghanistan. A UN spokesperson...

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ICG rescues 12 distressed Seafarers in North Arabian Sea in coordination with Pakistani Counterpart.

ION correspondentDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024

December 5, 2024 6:29 PM. The Indian Coast Guard – ICG rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea yesterday....