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Dec 25, 2023
London [UK], December 25: Britain and its allies will not allow the Red Sea to become a "no go" zone for shipping and will step up efforts to tackle Iran's "malign influence," Cabinet ministers have said.
Furnace blast at Indonesia nickel factory kills 13 workers, wounds 38
Russia will win Ukraine conflict if EU not mobilises all capabilities: Borrell
Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation in Sri Lanka
More presidential candidates emerged to compete with Mr. Trump
Earthquake death toll in China's Qinghai rises to 32
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Israel steps up attack in Gaza, US calls for caution
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25: US President Joe Biden had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the context of Tel Aviv's...
Britain is about to send naval ships to Guyana; Venezuela spoke up
London [UK], December 25: The announcement of the mobilization of naval vessels was made by the UK in the context of territorial disputes between Guyana...
Fire on a Russian nuclear icebreaker
Moscow [Russia], December 25: A fire broke out on a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker in the northwestern region of the country.
Beijing breaks a seven-decade cold-weather record
Beijing [China], December 25: China's capital Beijing has broken its record for hours of sub-zero temperatures in December dating back to 1951, after a cold...
Pope laments war in Holy Land on solemn Christmas Eve
Vatican City [Italy], December 25: Pope Francis lamented war in the land of the birth of Jesus on Sunday, where Christmas Eve brought only fresh...
Israel bombs northern Gaza; Palestinians say 166 killed in 24 hours
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25: Israel bombed areas of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, with fighting throughout Sunday morning, residents and Palestinian media...
16 dead in central Nicaragua traffic accident
Dec 24, 2023
Managua [Nicaragua], December 24: At least 16 people were killed and 26 others injured in a traffic accident in the central Nicaraguan department of Matagalpa...
Pakistan's anti-terrorism police kill 2 terrorists
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 24: Two terrorists, including a most wanted militant, were killed during an operation in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, the Counter Terrorism Department...
12 killed, several injured from steel factory explosion in Indonesia
Jakarta [Indonesia], December 24: Twelve people were killed and several others wounded as an explosion happened at a steel factory in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi...
Pro-Palestinian protesters in Berlin demand end to the war
Berlin [Germany], December 24: A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin calling for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip drew several hundred people on Saturday.
Ukrainian military reports warding off Russian attacks on Avdiivka
Czech Republic holds day of mourning for shooting victims
Iranian officer says other sea routes could be blocked
UN head pays tribute to staff killed in Gaza
UN resolution on Gaza aid 'woefully insufficient', 'nearly meaningless'
UN resolution on Gaza aid overdue, inadequate, says top Arab diplomat
Yemen's warring sides agree on steps to end years-long war, UN says
SpaceX launch sends up booster flying for record 19th time
Freighter loses more than 40 containers off Danish coast
Tanker hit off India coast by drone from Iran, says US
