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Israeli special forces raid missile site in Syria
Details are emerging of an apparent raid by Israeli special forces on a “Hezbollah missile production facility” in Syria. Israel’s government has not commented on the operation, which, according to US media reports, took place earlier this week. Syrian state media reported that 18 people were killed on Monday in the raid near the Syrian city of Masyaf, around 25…
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Germany sign agreement wit Kenya to welcome 250,000 Kenyans to come work
Germany don agree to open dia doors to 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers in wetin dem call, controlled and targeted labour migration deal. Kenya dey struggling wit increasing difficulties to provide work and enof money for dia young professionals, while Germany dey face shortage of skilled labour. Dem don already welcome five Kenyan bus drivers to Flensburg, in di…
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UK gov’t increases financial requirements for international students starting 2025
The UK government has announced a substantial hike in the financial requirements for international students, set to take effect on January 2, 2025. This adjustment, the first since 2020, is being introduced to reflect the rising cost of living in the UK. Under the new regulations, international students must demonstrate their ability to cover living expenses for up to nine…
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Hamas leader breaks nearly a year of silence, sends letters from hiding
Hamas political leader Yahya Sinwar has written a rare letter to Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, reaffirming his commitment to combating Israel and supporting the Iran-backed alliance of regional militant groups known as the “Axis of Resistance.” The letter, shared on Hezbollah’s Telegram channel, emphasizes Hamas’ dedication to resisting Israel and maintaining unity within the Islamic world. Sinwar, believed to be…
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Russia will be ‘at war’ with NATO if Ukraine long-range missile restrictions lifted, Putin warns
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned NATO leaders that lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western long-range missiles to strike deep inside Russia would be considered an act of war. “This will mean that NATO countries – the United States and European countries – are at war with Russia. And if this happens, we will make appropriate decisions in response…
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Russia can end war now, says Starmer as Putin warns West
Russia initiated the conflict in Ukraine and can end it “immediately,” Sir Keir Starmer has said. This follows Russian President Vladimir Putin’s warning that Moscow would view Western missiles fired into Russia as a serious escalation of the war. In an interview with Russian state television, Putin stated that such actions would “mean nothing other than the direct participation of…
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Harris raises $47 million, 24 hours after Trump debate
Vice President Kamala Harris raised $47 million in the first 24 hours following her Tuesday night debate against former President Donald Trump, a Harris campaign spokesman told CNBC. The massive figure represents another boost to Harris’ fundraising operation, which has been a juggernaut since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her for president in July. The…
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Trump faces backlash over debate defeat as Harris gains momentum in race
Former President Donald Trump is hesitating over the possibility of a second debate with Vice President Kamala Harris after his lackluster performance in their initial face-off prompted a swift damage control effort by his team and conservative media allies. It’s too early to determine whether the clash in Philadelphia has significantly shifted the race. Harris is appealing to swing voters…
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From handshakes to heated exchanges, recap of Trump, Harris debate
The first – and potentially, only – presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is over. It was an action-packed 90 minutes that could have the potential to impact the election. Here’s what you need to know. The two candidates shook hands as the debates began, with Kamala Harris striding across the stage and introducing herself to Trump (this…
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China declines to sign agreement on AI control of nuclear weapons
At the Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in Seoul, which concluded Tuesday, nearly 100 participating countries, including the United States, China, and Ukraine, endorsed a non-binding declaration emphasizing the necessity for human oversight in decisions related to nuclear weapons. The “Blueprint for Action,” adopted after two days of discussions, asserts that critical decisions regarding nuclear weapon deployment…
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