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Day: December 6, 2024

Macron Vows to Complete Presidential Term Despite Political Turmoil

PARIS, – French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on December 5 to serve out the remainder of his five-year term, despite the political upheaval following the recent no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. In a televised speech, Macron reaffirmed his commitment to finish his mandate, which is set to end in 2027, and announced […]

Lavrov Warns West of Russia’s Willingness to Use All Means to Prevent Strategic Defeat in Ukraine

MOSCOW, 05/12/2024 – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in a December 5 interview, warned the West that Moscow would use any means necessary to prevent what it views as a “strategic defeat” in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Lavrov emphasized that Russia’s deployment of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile against the Ukrainian city of Dnipro last […]

Powerful Earthquake Strikes California Coast, Tsunami Warning Lifted

A powerful earthquake has struck the coast of California, USA, with a magnitude of 7 on the Richter scale. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued following the quake but was later withdrawn. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake hit Northern California’s coast with a magnitude of 7. Following the tremor, tsunami warnings were […]

Despite Trump’s Tariff Threats, BRICS to Continue Developing Payment System

Russia Affirms BRICS Payment System Development Despite Trump’s Sanction Threats MOSCOW, 05/12/2024 – Russia has confirmed its commitment to advancing the BRICS bloc’s payment settlement system, dismissing threats from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on nations supporting alternatives to the U.S. dollar. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin, speaking to the RIA […]

Republicans Collaborate with Musk and Ramaswamy on Trump’s Government Efficiency Plan

Suspect in United Healthcare CEO Murder Traveled to New York via Greyhound Bus, Police Reveal

NEW YORK, The man suspected of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on Wednesday morning arrived in New York City last month on a Greyhound bus from Atlanta, law enforcement sources confirmed. The suspect boarded the bus the day before Thanksgiving, traveling from Atlanta to the city, where he carried out the shooting […]

Mujibur Rahman’s Image to Be Removed from Bangladesh Currency in Shift to New National Identity

DHAKA, Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has announced plans to remove the image of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s founding father, from its currency notes. The new currency, set to enter circulation within six months, will instead feature religious structures, Bengali traditions, and graffiti from the July uprising, marking a significant […]

World Bank Secures Record $100 Billion Fund for Poorest Nations Amid Global Challenges

SEOUL, 05/12/2024 – Donor nations have pledged a historic $100 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), providing critical support for 78 low-income countries grappling with debt, climate crises, inflation, and conflict. The announcement was made on Friday at a two-day pledging conference in Seoul, South Korea. The $100 billion commitment surpasses the […]

28 EU Ambassadors to Meet Dr. Mohammad Yunus on Monday

A total of 28 ambassadors from the European Union (EU) will meet with Dr. Mohammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, on Monday, December 9.This will be the first time that ambassadors from 27 EU countries, along with the EU mission chief in Dhaka, will hold a joint meeting with the head of Bangladesh’s […]