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December 9, 2024 9:08 PM December 9, 2024 9:08 PM

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Taiwan’s military on high alert after detecting Chinese warships near island

Taiwan's military is on high alert today after detecting Chinese warships near the island. Taiwan's defence ministry said that its forces had identified PLA Eastern, Northern, and Southern Theatre Command naval formations, along with Coast Guard vessels, entering areas around the Taiwan Strait and t...

December 9, 2024 8:57 PM December 9, 2024 8:57 PM

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At least 110 people massacred in Haiti

At least 110 people were massacred in a slum in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. The incident came after a gang leader appeared to have targeted people he suspected of causing his child's illness through witchcraft. The National Human Rights Defence Network (RNDDH) reported today that gang leader Mo...

December 9, 2024 8:33 PM December 9, 2024 8:33 PM

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5 soldiers killed in military helicopter crash in Turkey

Five soldiers were killed and another critically injured today after a military helicopter crashed during a training flight in Türkiye's southwest Isparta province. According to the Turkish Armed Forces, an AS 532 Cougar-type helicopter carrying 13 personnel took off from a military command in Senob...

December 9, 2024 7:15 PM December 9, 2024 7:15 PM

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Over 77% of Earth’s land has become significantly drier in past 30 years: UN

The United Nations revealed that over 77 percent of the Earth's land has become significantly drier in the past 30 years. According to a study by the UN Science-Policy Interface, this alarming trend poses severe threats to global agriculture, water resources, and biodiversity. The findings underscor...

December 9, 2024 6:30 PM December 9, 2024 6:30 PM

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Landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead

At least 10 people have died, and two more are missing after landslides triggered by heavy rainfall struck hilly villages on Indonesia's main island of Java. According to the National Disaster Countermeasure Agency, rescuers are searching for those missing. The floods and landslides were caused by t...

December 9, 2024 5:31 PM December 9, 2024 5:31 PM

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Brazil still on alert for storms, floods

South Brazil's Santa Catarina state remains on alert for heavy storms that have triggered flooding, landslides, and evacuations in 22 cities. According to the country's civil defence authority, Joinville, the largest city in the state, has been experiencing flooding since Thursday, with the weather ...

December 9, 2024 4:24 PM December 9, 2024 4:24 PM

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Russia shuts down international network of call centres involving mass fraud in several countries, including India

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has said today that it has raided and dismantled an international network of call centres involved in mass fraud targeting citizens of several countries, including India. According to the FSB, the call centres were part of an international organised crime grou...

December 9, 2024 3:58 PM December 9, 2024 3:58 PM

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South Korean authorities impose travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean authorities have imposed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is under investigation for his short-lived martial law declaration last Tuesday. Meanwhile, the order was lifted six hours later after the National Assembly voted to end it. The ban was imposed by the Justice Ministry...

December 9, 2024 11:59 AM December 9, 2024 11:59 AM

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Sri Lanka to receive rice from several countries including India to mitigate shortage

 The first shipment of imported rice is set to arrive in Sri Lanka next week amid a shortage of several rice varieties. According to a spokesperson for a traders' association, Importers have placed orders for rice stocks from India and other countries.     Last week, the Cabinet approved a temporary...