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Global Politics Today: Rising Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Adjustments

October 30, 2024 — Global political and economic dynamics remain in flux, with growing challenges on several fronts. The U.S. continues to bolster its intelligence and defense coordination in light…

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Singapore, Philippines tighten monetary policy on inflation fears

Moves come after interest rate hikes by South Korea and New Zealand a day earlier. Singapore and the Philippines’ central banks have unveiled a surprise tightening of monetary policy in…

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UN: Israelis fired shots that killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Veteran Al Jazeera journalist was killed on May 11 while covering Israeli…

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Singapore, Philippines tighten monetary policy on inflation fears

Moves come after interest rate hikes by South Korea and New Zealand…

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Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader killed

The US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a…

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‘More than 50 poor countries in danger of bankruptcy’ says UN official

Developing countries falling into default would be catastrophic and delay climate action,…

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Donald Trump’s criminal conviction presents a remarkable collection of historic…

May Day 2024: A Time for Solidarity and Reimagining the Future of Work

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Taliban supreme leader addresses gathering in Kabul

Haibatullah Akhunzada has made a rare appearance at the Taliban’s ‘Great Conference of Ulema’ in the Afghan capital. Mullah Haibatullah…

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Ecuador gov’t, Indigenous leaders reach deal to end protests

Deal includes fuel price decrease and other concessions, bringing an end to weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The government of Ecuador…

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Peru wildfire threatens Machu Picchu

Twenty hectares near Inca ruins affected in blaze started by farmers burning grass before sowing crops Peruvian firefighters were fighting…

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Syria recognizes Donbass Republics

The country becomes second to acknowledge the Donbass republics’ independence, after Russia Syria has recognized the independence of the Donetsk…

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Hindu tailor murdered in India’s Udaipur over prophet remarks row

Police arrest two Muslim men for allegedly beheading the tailor on camera over his post supporting ex-BJP official’s comments on…

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Turkey lifts veto on Finland, Sweden joining NATO

Turkey agreed to lift opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, a breakthrough in an impasse clouding the summit. NATO…

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Scottish first minister seeks independence vote

Scotland's first minister has proposed 19 October 2023 as the date for another referendum on independence. Nicola Sturgeon has set…

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G7 leaders pledge to stand with Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’

The Group of Seven (G7) leaders began Monday’s session of their three-day summit in the Bavarian Alps in Germany with a focus on Ukraine, and…

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Rare mummified baby woolly mammoth found in Canada

Palaeontologist says the baby woolly mammoth is ‘one of the most incredible mummified ice age animals ever discovered in the…

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Teesta Setalvad who fought for 2002 Gujarat riot victims arrested

Rights groups say the arrest of Setalvad, who campaigned to get justice for the 2002 Gujarat riot victims, will have…

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