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Dec 17, 2023
Gaza [Palestine], December 17: Three Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza by Israeli forces were shirtless and one of them was holding up a white flag, according to an initial inquiry into the incident, a military official has said.
DR Congo's democracy backsliding ahead of vote, say rights groups
Japan, ASEAN to boost maritime security ties with eye on China
Senior cardinal convicted in Vatican corruption trial
Third Ukrainian truck driver dies in Poland border blockades
Trump repeats 'poisoning the blood' anti-immigrant remark
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Austria backs EU Russia sanctions
Vienna [Austria], December 17: Austria has given its approval to a 12th package of EU sanctions on Russia after Ukraine removed Raiffeisen Bank International (RBIV.VI)...
US warns North Korea against nuclear attacks
Washington [US], December 17: The United States has warned North Korea that any nuclear attack against the nation or its allies "is unacceptable and will...
Emir of Kuwait dies at 86
Muscat [Oman], December 17: The Amiri Diwan of the State of Kuwait announced the death of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf‬ Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the...
Lebanon approves historic social security reforms
Dec 16, 2023
Beirut [Lebanon], December 16: The Lebanese parliament on Friday passed a law to establish a comprehensive pension system for private sector workers, a step that...
Argentina striving "to avoid hyperinflation," says Milei
Buenos Aires [Argentina], December 16: Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday said his administration is striving "to avoid hyperinflation" through "hyper-orthodox belt-tightening with the loosening...
Russia plans 7 launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024
Moscow [Russia], December 16: Russia plans to conduct seven launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in 2024, the commander of the Russian Strategic Missile...
Canada's legislation to reduce gun violence receives royal assent
Ottawa [Canada], December 16: Canada's Firearms Act received royal assent on Friday, immediately bringing into force a series of measures to combat gun crime.
Zimbabwe launches national strategy to address gender-based violence
Harare [Zimbabwe], December 16: Zimbabwe on Friday launched a seven-year national strategy to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV).
Russia says shot down numerous drones in border regions
Moscow [Russia], December 16: Russia said Friday that it had thwarted a series of Ukrainian drone attacks in two border regions.
Israeli armed forces killed 3 hostages by mistake
Gaza [Palestine], December 16: The Israeli military mistakenly killed three hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas during an incident which is "under review", a military spokesperson said.
EU vows Ukraine to get aid despite veto by Hungary's Orban
Rise in Mexican cartel violence drives record migration to the US
Inside Myanmar's anti-junta offensive
Nigeria Supreme Court blocks release of separatist leader Kanu
Missing boy found in France to return to Britain in next two days
Iran: Gunmen kill several officers in police station attack
UK: Prince Harry partially wins phone-hacking lawsuit
Yemen: Maersk halts Red Sea shipping after another attack
UAE signs MoU with Kazakhstan to strengthen cooperation in combatting of financial crimes
UAE and Azerbaijan sign a MoU set to facilitate digital infrastructure investments
