Friday, December 12, 2025

International

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Trailblazing Takayichi Becomes Japan's First Female Prime Minister After Parliamentary Approval

Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, won a parliamentary vote to become the country's next prime minister on Tuesday. Sh...

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Intense Efforts to Prevent Collapse of Gaza Ceasefire

Arab mediators and the United States are working hard to keep the Gaza ceasefire intact after a day of heavy bombing killed 44 people, according to he...

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Trump Confident in Reaching Trade Deal with China

President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet in South Korea later this mo...

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Zelensky Signals Openness to Join Trump-Putin Summit, Heightening Diplomatic Tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he's ready to join a potential summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladi...

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EU Foreign Ministers Convene in Luxembourg for High-Level Discussions

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg today to discuss several key issues, with Ukraine's foreign minister joining the talks. The timing is s...

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Deadly U.S. Airstrike Targets Alleged Drug Vessel, Raising International Concerns

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that American forces struck a drug smuggling vessel in international waters on Friday, killing three peopl...

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California Interstate Closed for Military Exercises

A major California highway shut down Saturday as Marines fired live ammunition overhead during a massive military demonstration celebrating the Corps'...

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Tragic Accident in Brazil Claims 17 Lives: Road Safety Concerns Raised

A bus crash in northeastern Brazil killed at least 17 people Friday when the driver lost control of the vehicle carrying 30 passengers, according to B...

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Thousands Flock to Mourn Kenyan Icon Odinga's Passing

Tens of thousands gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to pay their final respects to Raila Odinga, the country's former prime minister who died at a...

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Outrage Erupts Among UK Healthcare Workers Over Parking Fines

Thousands of NHS workers across Britain received parking tickets while on duty in 2024, new data reveals. Over 25,000 fines were issued to healthcare...

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South Korea Unveils AI-Powered Warships: A Technological Breakthrough in Naval Warfare

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean is developing AI-powered warships for the country's navy, marking a significant step in naval warfare technology...

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Ongoing Search for Remains of Detainees Missing in Gaza

Hamas has delivered nine bodies of Israeli captives since the Gaza ceasefire began, but finding the remaining 19 remains proves far more complex than...

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Former U.S. National Security Advisor Bolton Proclaims Innocence in Classified Information Leak Case

John Bolton, Donald Trump's former national security advisor, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of disclosing and retaining classified defense docu...

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Renowned Journalist Targeted in Italy Car Bombing Incident

A bomb exploded outside the home of prominent Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci late Thursday night, destroying his car and damaging h...

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama Passes Away: A Pivotal Political Figure's Legacy

Tomiichi Murayama, Japan's former prime minister who became known worldwide for his historic apology to victims of World War II, died at age 101 in a...

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Remains of Detained Individuals Threaten Second Phase of Gaza Agreement

Israel has told the Trump administration that Hamas isn't doing enough to recover bodies of hostages, potentially blocking progress to the next phase...

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Trump and Putin Make Significant Progress on Ukraine After Telephone Talks

President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss ending the Ukraine crisis, following what h...

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French Prime Minister Survives Two No-Confidence Votes, Bolstering Macron's Reform Agenda

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has survived two no-confidence votes in parliament, keeping his newly formed government intact. The second and...

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Trump Prepares for Japan Visit Ahead of APEC Summit

President Donald Trump will visit Japan later this month before heading to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, markin...

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Gaza Reconstruction Begins: Debris Cleared, Roads Reopened to Restore Normalcy

Gaza municipalities have started clearing rubble from main streets and reopening roads as Palestinians begin returning to their homes following the ce...

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Zelenskyy Imposes Military Control over Odesa to Safeguard Strategic Port City

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky placed the Black Sea port city of Odesa under military administration Wednesday, escalating a power struggle wi...