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Blinken: Russia might soon begin sharing advanced space and satellite tech with North Korea
“The DPRK is already receiving Russian military equipment and training," Secretary of State Antony Blinken says
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Zelenskyy says 3,800 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting alongside Russia
He warned that North Korea might send as many as half a million troops to fight.
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World's oldest person, Tomiko Itooka of Japan, dies at 116
Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II, and remained an avid hiker into her 80s.
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Record number of elections in 2024 had universal themes of inflation, migration – ousting incumbent
Half the world went to the polls in 2024, the most widespread show of democracy ever seen
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Resistance leader slams spike in Iran’s executions of dissidents: 1,000 put to death in 2024
"The executions in Iran and imprisonments serve as a political tool to intimidate and terrorize the public and prevent them from coming to the streets and engaging in uprisings like the ones we have seen in 2022," Ali Safavi said.
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Xi uses New Year's speech to call anew for reunification with Taiwan, set stage for Trump 2.0 era
Beijing has ramped up military activity around Taiwan, including large-scale exercises shortly before Christmas.
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Israel kills top Hamas leader responsible for Oct 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) said the drone strike was conducted in conjunction with the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) and that Sabah had also led "numerous terrorist attacks against IDF troops throughout the current war."
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Russia and Ukraine swap over 300 prisoners ahead of the new year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine has secured the return of 189 prisoners, which include some border guards and civilians, while Russian officials said 150 of their prisoners will return home soon.
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Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to sway its upcoming election through support of far-right party
"It is indeed the case that Elon Musk is trying to influence the federal election," the spokesperson said, adding that the billionaire is "free" to express his opinion because "after all, freedom of opinion also covers the greatest nonsense."
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Mexico prepares to launch app for migrants to alert consulates if detained in US
Mexico Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente on Friday announced the creation of the app, which is expected to launch next month as part of Mexico's "Know Your Rights" program.
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South Korea authorities request arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon
Yoon's lawyer has challenged the warrant request, arguing in court "an incumbent president cannot be prosecuted for abuse of power."
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Israeli PM Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal operation, as his court testimony is delayed
Prime minister will undergo full anesthesia and remain hospitalized for several days. Justice Minister Yariv Levin will serve as caretaker prime minister while Netanyahu is incapacitated.
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Jetliner crashes and bursts into flames in South Korea, killing all but two of the 181 aboard
The Jeju Air aircraft was carrying 175 passengers and six crew from Bangkok.