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Day: December 9, 2024

Russia’s LGBTQ+ Community Faces Growing Persecution Amid New Laws and Crackdowns

In recent years, Russia’s LGBTQ+ community has faced an increasingly hostile environment, as the government’s stance against LGBTQ+ rights has grown more severe. Activists and members of the community now live in constant fear of legal repercussions, societal rejection, and even imprisonment. The situation has worsened with the implementation of new laws, the expansion of […]

Zachary Levi Denies Losing Work After Supporting Trump

Actor Zachary Levi has denied claims that his career has been hurt after he supported Donald Trump for president. On the Club Random podcast with Bill Maher, Levi was asked if he had been “canceled” because of his political views. Levi responded, “Have I been canceled? I hope not. If it happens, it happens.” He […]

Israeli Airstrikes on Security Infrastructure and Research Center in Damascus

On Sunday, December 8, Israel carried out three airstrikes in Syria’s capital, Damascus. The attacks targeted a security infrastructure and a government research center, which Tel Aviv has previously claimed were used by Iran for missile development. This information was reported by the British news agency Reuters, citing two regional security sources. On the same […]

5 Dead in Turkish Military Helicopter Crash

Five military personnel were killed in a collision between two military helicopters in southwestern Turkey. The collision occurred mid-air on Monday (December 9). One helicopter was completely destroyed, while the other managed to land safely, according to British news agency Reuters. Citing private television channel NTV, Governor Abdullah Erin stated that the UH-1 model helicopter […]

PM Modi Highlights ‘Reform, Perform, Transform’ Mantra in India’s Economic Rise at Rising Rajasthan Summit

Jaipur – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, lauded India’s remarkable economic growth, crediting the mantra of “Reform, Perform, and Transform” for the country’s transformation into a global economic powerhouse. “Experts and investors around the world are enthusiastic about India. The development achieved through the mantra of ‘Reform, […]

PM Modi Highlights ‘Make in India’ Initiative as Key to Economic Self-Reliance

New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Dec 9 reiterated the importance of a strong manufacturing base for ensuring economic resilience in times of global crises. He emphasized India’s commitment to achieving self-reliance through its flagship Make in India initiative, aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing for both national and global needs. “The world today […]

China Calls for Political Solution Following Rebel Takeover in Syria

BEIJING – China’s Foreign Ministry on December 9 urged all parties to pursue a political solution to the crisis in Syria to restore stability, following the weekend capture of the Syrian capital by rebel forces and the flight of President Bashar al-Assad to Russia. Speaking at a regular news conference, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning […]

Pope Francis Urges U.S. to Commute Death Row Sentences

VATICAN CITY – In a rare appeal during his weekly address at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis on Sunday called on U.S. authorities to commute the sentences of prisoners on death row. “Today, it comes to my heart to ask all of you to pray for the prisoners in the United States who are on […]

Geopolitical Shifts: Assad’s Fall and Its Potential Impact on the Israel-Palestine Conflict

The sudden collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks a seismic shift in the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape, one that could ripple through the region’s existing conflicts, including the ongoing Israel-Palestine war. Assad’s ousting by opposition forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has left a vacuum in Syria, prompting questions about how this […]

Bashar al-Assad Granted Asylum in Moscow Following Rebel Takeover in Damascus

MOSCOW – Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow, where they have been granted asylum on “humanitarian considerations,” according to Russian news agencies citing Kremlin sources. The development ends days of speculation about Assad’s whereabouts after rebel forces seized control of Damascus. Russian state TV confirmed Assad’s arrival and reported […]