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Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV channel in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority says it has suspended broadcasting by the prominent Arab channel Al Jazeera in parts of the occupied West Bank, citing incitement and bias.Qatari-owned Al Jazeera expressed shock and denounced the decision as “an attempt to hide the truth about events in the occupied territories”. It links the closure to news coverage of the recent major crackdown by…
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Biden decides to block Nippon Steel’s $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel
President Joe Biden is preparing to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s $14.1 billion takeover of United States Steel Corp., according to people familiar with the matter. The White House is expected to announce Biden’s decision as soon as Friday, according to the Post. The decision on whether to let the deal proceed was referred to Biden on Dec. 23 after the…
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Biden names US Presidential delegation to Mahama’s inauguration in Ghana
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. In a statement from the White House, Biden named Shalanda D. Young, director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, as leader of the delegation. Members of delegation…
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President Akufo-Addo’s ADC collapses in parliament
Colonel Isaac Amponsah, the personal security guard and Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, collapsed in Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025. The incident occurred during the President’s final State of the Nation Address. Colonel Amponsah, who has served as the President’s ADC since February 2023, reportedly suffered a medical emergency while the President was addressing the chamber.…
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New Syrian government’s school curriculum changes spark concern
There have been calls for protests ahead of the start of the new term on Sunday There is concern growing in Syria that the new Islamist-led authorities have already decided on changes to the school curriculum, without the input of the rest of society. The Facebook page of the transitional government’s education ministry has posted the new curriculum for all…
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Thailand introduces electronic visa application for Nigerians
By Kunle Sanni Nigerians planning to visit Thailand can now apply for visas online, according to an announcement by the Royal Thai Embassy in Abuja. In a statement, the embassy disclosed that the electronic visa application system would commence on January 1. Physical visa applications will no longer be accepted. The policy also applies to citizens of Ghana, Cameroon, Benin…
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Updates: At least 10 dead in US as vehicle crashes into New Orleans crowd
What Happened On Wednesday morning, a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd celebrating New Year’s Day at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets in New Orleans’ French Quarter and opened fire. At least 10 people were killed, and 35 others injured, according to local authorities. The driver exited the vehicle after the crash and fired at police,…
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President Faye sacks minister in Senegal over comments on African soldiers
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday sacked a government minister who recently described African soldiers who fought for colonial ruler France as “traitors.” Cheikh Oumar Diagne, minister in charge of administration and equipment at the presidency, made the remark in an interview with local FaFa TV this month, prompting an outcry. “The riflemen are traitors. They fought against their…
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South Korea court issues warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon
A court in South Korea has issued an arrest warrant against suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law on 3 December. The warrant comes after Yoon, who is being investigated for abusing his power and inciting an insurrection, ignored three summonses to appear for questioning over the past two weeks. Yoon’s legal team has called…
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US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’
Chinese state-sponsored hackers broke into the US Treasury Department’s systems earlier this month and were able to access employee workstations and some unclassified documents, American officials have said. The Treasury Department deemed the breach a “major incident” after disclosing it via a letter notifying lawmakers to the incident. The US agency said it had been working with the FBI and…
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