China has warned the United States of “playing with fire” after Washington announced more military aid and sales to Taiwan. A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday urged…
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UK: Heathrow cancels flights as wind hits festive travel
Strong winds are continuing to cause some travel disruption in parts of the UK as millions of people travel ahead of Christmas. Heathrow said around 100 flights had been cancelled…
Japan: Honda and Nissan join forces to take on China in cars
Honda and Nissan plan to merge as the two Japanese firms seek to fight back against competition from the Chinese car industry. The integration would create one of the world’s…
USA: Lara Trump withdraws name from consideration for US Senate
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USA: Woman dies after being set on fire on NYC subway
A man has been arrested in New York in connection with the death of a woman who was set on fire on a subway train in Brooklyn. Police Commissioner Jessica…
Russia: Slovak PM meets Putin in surprise Moscow visit
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Serbia: Thousands protest as anger mounts over train station accident
Tens of thousands of Serbians have gathered in the capital Belgrade to protest against President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), which they blame for a railway…
Syria: Turkiye FM meets calls for lifting of global sanctions against Syria
Turkiye foreign minister has met with the head of Syria’s new administration, promising help with the political transition and rebuilding the war-torn country after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad…
LIVE UPDATES: Israel attacks two Gaza hospitals, empties third facility of patients
24 Dec 2024 Israeli army claims to have confiscated over 84,000 weapons in Lebanon The weapons of various types have been seized from Hezbollah hideouts in southern Lebanon, according to…
DRC: Dozens dead after ferry capsizes
At least 38 people have died and more than 100 others remain missing after a ferry carrying passengers travelling for Christmas capsized on a river in the northeastern Democratic Republic…