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Day: December 5, 2024

Asia, China

China Imposes Sanctions on 13 US Military Firms Over Taiwan Arms Deal

BEIJING – China announced on Dec 5 that it is imposing sanctions on 13 US military firms in retaliation for the United States’ recent approval of a $385 million arms deal with Taiwan, which Beijing claims undermines its sovereignty. The sanctions, which include asset freezes and entry bans, target companies involved in the sale of […]

Entertainment

Harry Potter Sword Replicas Recalled in Japan Over Weapon Law Concerns

TOKYO – Realistic replicas of the Godric Gryffindor Sword, a key artifact from the Harry Potter series, have been recalled in Japan after authorities deemed them potentially in violation of the country’s strict sword and firearms control laws. The 85cm-long replicas, sold for 30,000 yen ($268) at The Making of Harry Potter studio park in […]

Americas, Lead

Manhunt Underway After UnitedHealth Executive Brian Thompson Killed in Targeted Shooting

NEW YORK – Police are intensifying their search for the man who fatally shot Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in a calculated attack outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on Wednesday morning. The suspect, masked and armed, was last seen fleeing into Central Park. The killing, described by New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch as […]

News

“Loki” Actor Jack Veal, 17, Says He’s Homeless and Needs Help

Jack Veal, the actor known for his role in Marvel’s Loki, has revealed that he is currently homeless at the age of 17. In an emotional post, he shared that he has nowhere to go and is seeking help from the public. Veal, who gained recognition for playing the young version of the character Kid […]

Middle East

Ukraine Concerned Over French Government’s Collapse

Ukraine may face difficulties in receiving military aid due to the political crisis in France. Despite French President Emmanuel Macron’s commitments, the collapse of the government and failure to pass the budget on Wednesday (December 4) have raised concerns about Kyiv’s ability to secure assistance, according to British news agency Reuters. Ahead of Wednesday’s no-confidence […]

Economy

Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 After Trump’s Pro-Crypto SEC Pick Sparks Rally

SINGAPORE – Bitcoin surged past the $100,000 mark for the first time on Dec 5, buoyed by President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Paul Atkins, a known cryptocurrency advocate, as the next chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The milestone caps a dramatic rise for Bitcoin, which has more than doubled in 2024 […]

Entertainment

Stampede at ‘Pushpa 2’ Premiere: Woman Dead, Child Injured

According to police sources, Allu Arjun and music director Devi Sri Prasad surprised fans at the theatre for the screening attracting large crowds, which led to a stampede A 35-year-old woman died and her nine-year-old son sustained severe injuries in a stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Chikkadpally, Hyderabad, during the premiere show of the Allu […]

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