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Netanyahu Slams ICC Arrest Warrant as ‘absurd’ Amid Gaza War Crime Allegations

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes during Israel’s Gaza campaign. The ICC alleges they knowingly deprived Gaza’s civilian population of essentials such as food, water, and medical supplies. Netanyahu’s office denounced the ruling as “absurd,” “anti-Semitic,” […]

International, Middle East

Lebanon Pushes for Changes to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Proposal

Faster Israeli Withdrawal and Right to Self-Defence Lebanon is seeking amendments to a U.S. ceasefire proposal to ensure a quicker withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon and to establish both parties’ rights to self-defence, a senior Lebanese official said on Thursday. Ongoing Negotiations with U.S. Mediator The proposed changes were discussed during meetings in […]

International, Pacific

International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and senior Hamas leaders, including Mohammed Deif, Yahya Sinwar, and Ismail Haniyeh. The charges stem from alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to the recent Gaza conflict. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan announced that […]

Culture, Entertainment

Daniel Craig Joins DC Comics Movie

Daniel Craig is set to star in Sgt. Rock, a new DC Comics movie, with director Luca Guadagnino. The film, based on the iconic comic book character, is being developed under DC Studios, with James Gunn and Peter Safran leading the new direction for the studio. While plot details are not yet revealed, Sgt. Rock […]

International, Middle East, Pacific

Russia Ready to Consider Any ‘Realistic’ Ukraine Peace Initiative: Foreign Ministry

Russia Signals Openness to Ukraine Peace Talks, Sets Conditions for Negotiations MOSCOW, Nov 21 – The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed readiness to engage in peace negotiations over the conflict in Ukraine but emphasized that any initiative must align with Russia’s national interests and reflect the current situation on the battlefield. “We are open to negotiations, […]

Americas

Trump Considers Kash Patel for FBI Director Role, Signals Shakeup in Bureau Leadership

MAR-A-LAGO, Nov 21 – Former President Donald Trump is seriously considering Kash Patel, a staunch ally and controversial figure, to be the next FBI director. The decision comes amid ongoing interviews for key roles in Trump’s potential administration, conducted at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday night. Patel’s candidacy reflects Trump’s intent to overhaul the FBI […]

Culture, Entertainment

Margot Robbie’s Old Crime Comedy Becomes a Netflix Hit

Margot Robbie’s 2015 movie Focus is becoming popular again on Netflix. The movie, which also stars Will Smith, is about a con artist who takes an attractive woman under his wing to teach her his tricks. But he gets distracted by his growing feelings for her. When it was released in 2015, Focus made over […]

Americas

Donald Trump Warns of Brink of WWIII, Calls for Peace Talks with Putin and Zelensky

WASHINGTON, Nov 21 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning about the growing risk of World War III, urging immediate peace negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump’s remarks come in response to Ukraine’s reported use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles in strikes on Russian territory. Trump: […]

Americas

Angela Merkel’s Memoir Reveals Strategies for Managing Donald Trump

BERLIN, Nov 21 – Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s highly anticipated memoir, “Freedom: Memories 1954-2021”, set for publication on November 26, provides insight into her diplomatic approach and her interactions with world leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump. The book will be released in over 30 countries. Memoir Highlights Merkel’s Diplomatic Tenure Spanning Merkel’s […]

Culture, Entertainment, Literature

Anne Hathaway to Star in New Colleen Hoover Thriller “Verity”

Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway has landed the lead role in the upcoming movie adaptation of Verity, a thriller by bestselling author Colleen Hoover. According to Deadline, Hathaway will star in the film, which is based on Hoover’s popular novel of the same name. This new project will reunite Hathaway with director Michael Showalter, who previously […]

UN Security Council Debates Expanding Haiti Security Mission into Peacekeeping Force

NEW YORK, Nov 20 – United Nations Security Council diplomats expressed widespread support on Wednesday for transforming the current Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti into a full-fledged U.N. peacekeeping operation to address escalating gang violence. However, opposition from veto-wielding members Russia and China stalled the proposal. Escalating Violence in Haiti Sparks International Concern […]

Africa, China, International

Xi Jinping and Lula da Silva Deepen China-Brazil Relations with Landmark Agreements

BRASILIA, Nov 20 – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva elevated diplomatic relations between China and Brazil during a high-profile state visit in Brasilia. The leaders announced major agreements spanning infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, and trade, highlighting their commitment to closer ties between two of the world’s largest developing economies. […]

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