January 19, 2025 2:43 pm

Pacific

EU and Mercosur Finalize Landmark Free Trade Deal After Two Decades
U.S. and Russian Foreign Ministers Engage in Verbal Clash
Russia Criticizes OPCW Handling of Syrian Chemical Weapons Dossier at UNSC Briefing
Pacific Posts
Israel Kills 81 in Gaza Ahead of Ceasefire
Australia’s Economic Decline: From Global Envy to Struggles at Home
Australia’s National Autism Strategy: A Landmark Plan for Change
Nine Sydney Beaches Closed Due to Mysterious Debris
Europe’s Three Nations at the Table with Iran
The Echoes of Political Violence: The Assassination of Lim Kimya in Bangkok
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Fight Diseases in Queensland, Australia
Romania to Rerun Presidential Election on May 4, Coalition Confirms
Damascus Airport Reopens to International Flights After Nearly 13 Years
Seaplane Crashes Near Rottnest Island, Australia: Three Missing and Four Injured
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Kathmandu, Nepal – The highly anticipated 6th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival (NCIFF) has officially partnered with the Washington, D.C.-based online news platform, The Voice, as its exclusive media partner. This collaboration underscores the festival’s global appeal and its commitment to fostering cultural exchange through the power of cinema. The partnership was formalized in a […]

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NEW DELHI, 5 December 2024 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the United States State Department and “deep state” elements of attempting to destabilize India, alleging collusion with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and investigative journalists. The accusation comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of the Adani Group, which has been at […]

Popular Bangladeshi Actress Shomi Kaiser Arrested

Shomi Kaiser, a popular actress from Bangladesh in the 1990s, was arrested on the night of November 5. She was detained from a residence on 6th Road in Sector 4 of Uttara, Dhaka. The Deputy Police Commissioner (DC) of the Uttara Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Rownak Jahan, confirmed the arrest to Samay News. Shomi […]

US Approves $385 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Tensions with China

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Chloe Grace Moretz Confirms Engagement to Kate Harrison

Actress Chloe Grace Moretz has seemingly confirmed her engagement to long-time girlfriend Kate Harrison, marking a new chapter in their relationship. The Kick-Ass star shared a heartwarming New Year’s post on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into her personal life. In the post, Moretz and Harrison are seen displaying matching diamond rings on their ring […]

Japan, US, and South Korea Strengthen Alliance, Announce Creation of Trilateral Secretariat

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden, and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit in Lima to discuss strengthening their cooperation. During their meeting, the leaders reached a consensus to establish a trilateral secretariat, aiming to enhance collaboration among the […]

US to Announce $500 Million Military Aid for Ukraine at Final Biden-Era Conference

WASHINGTON – The United States is set to announce a $500 million military aid package for Ukraine on January 9th, during the final gathering of President Joe Biden’s weapons pledging conferences. These meetings, which Kyiv credits as crucial to its defense against Russia, have been organized by the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), a coalition […]

Devastating Wildfires in Los Angeles, Potential Loss of $60 Billion

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, California, could result in a loss of $57 billion, according to weather website AccuWeather. The British media outlet BBC reports that vast areas of Los Angeles are burning in the fires. Thousands of homes and vehicles have been reduced to ashes. So far, at least five people have died, […]

World Bank Suspends Disbursements to Gabon Over $27 Million Debt Arrears

News: LIBREVILLE (Reuters) – The World Bank has suspended its disbursements to Gabon due to debt arrears of 17 billion CFA francs ($27 million), the central African country’s public accounts ministry said. The ministry cited several factors for the suspension, including insufficient mobilization of resources on the international market1. “All the necessary steps are being […]

Thailand Becomes 3rd Country in Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

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Palestinian Authorities Suspend Al Jazeera Broadcasts

The Palestinian authorities have suspended the broadcast of Qatar-based Al Jazeera TV, accusing it of airing “provocative content.” According to Reuters, this temporary suspension does not apply to the Gaza Strip, which is under Hamas control and outside the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Wednesday that the suspension […]

Canada Failed to Uphold Its Immigration Values in Recent Years, Says Carney

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney has criticized Canada’s recent immigration policies, stating the country failed to live up to its values by admitting more people than it could support. Speaking at an Ottawa event organized by Cardus, a Christian think tank, Carney argued that newcomers were let down due to insufficient housing, healthcare, […]