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WorldDec 06, 2024

Imran Khan Claims Dictatorship Prevails in Pakistan

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has alleged that dictatorship is prevailing in the country. He made this claim in a lengthy post on his X account on Thursday night.Khan's party, PTI, also outlined its plans for future agitation. In the post, Khan stated that dictatorship has been established in Pakistan.He accused the government of using terrorism to target innocent and peaceful political workers, with many being shot dead. He also claimed that thousands of their workers are missing, urging the Supreme Court to take notice of the situation and fulfill its constitutional role.Through
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WorldDec 05, 2024

Earthquake strikes off California; tsunami warning issued

A strong earthquake was felt widely across Northern California on Thursday and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was felt as far south as San Francisco, where residents felt a rolling motion for several seconds. It was followed by smaller aftershocks.
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WorldDec 05, 2024

France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government

French President Emmanuel Macron is to address the nation following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Macron's speech comes one day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. The Elysee presidential palace said Macron ``took note'' of Barnier's resignation. The National Assembly ousted Barnier by 331 votes, making him the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history. Macron faces pressure to quickly name a new leader capable of navigating a fractured parliament, where no party holds a majorit
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WorldDec 05, 2024

Imran Khan Faces Increased Legal Challenges Amid Charges in Army Headquarters Attack

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's release from jail may be more difficult. Pakistan's Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court has framed charges against Imran Khan and others in a case related to the attack on the army headquarters in May 2023. The incident occurred on May 9, 2023. Imran Khan is accused of inciting his supporters to carry out the attack. In addition to Imran Khan, other accused individuals include the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Umar Ayub; PTI parliamentary leader in the National Assembly, Zartaj Gul; and former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid. An Adi
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WorldDec 05, 2024

Israeli strike on a Gaza tent camp kills at least 21 people, hospital says

A Palestinian health official said Wednesday that at least 21 people were killed by an Israeli strike on a camp housing displaced people in Gaza. Atif Al-Hout, the director of Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis said 28 people were wounded. The Israeli military said its aircraft struck senior Hamas militants “involved in terrorist activities” in the area. The military said that the strike had set off secondary explosions, indicating explosives present in the area were set off. It was not possible to independently confirm the Israeli claims, and the strike could also have ig
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WorldDec 04, 2024

South Korea's opposition party urges Yoon to resign or face impeachment over martial law decree

South Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment, hours after Yoon ended short-lived martial law that prompted troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers voted to lift it. On Tuesday night, Yoon abruptly imposed the emergency martial law, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces after he struggled to push forward his agenda in the opposition-dominated parliament. But his martial law was effective for only about six hours, as the National Assembly voted to overrule the president. The liberal opposition Democratic
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WorldDec 03, 2024

Israel says Hezbollah fires at disputed border zone in first attack since ceasefire began

The Israeli military said the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone on Monday, its first attack since a ceasefire took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days. Hezbollah said its attack was a warning to Israel over the alleged the ceasefire violations. The Israeli military said two projectiles were launched toward Mount Dov, a disputed Israeli-held territory known as Shebaa Farms in Lebanon, where the borders of Lebanon, Syria, and Israel meet. Israel said the projectiles fell in open areas and no injur
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WorldDec 03, 2024

Donald Trump Warns Hamas

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned Hamas that there will be serious consequences if the hostages are not released by January 20. Trump's statement came after a meeting with Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sara Netanyahu met Trump on Sunday at the Trump International Golf Course in Florida. During the meeting, she discussed the Gaza conflict and the release of hostages with Trump. Hamas took more than 250 people hostage during the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Some of the hostages have died, others were released, and about 100 are still in Hama
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WorldDec 03, 2024

South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities. Yoon made the announcement during a televised briefing, vowing to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” It wasn’t immediately clear how the steps would affect the country’s governance and democracy. Yoon whose approval rating has dipped in recent months has struggled to push his agenda against an opposi

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One dead, five injured in two-vehicle crash in Delta

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BJP leads West Bengal results as Mamata Banerjee loses Bhabanipur seat

Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has lost the Bhabanipur assembly seat in West Bengal, according to early election results. Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Suvendu Adhikari defeated Banerjee by a margin of about 15,000 votes. The result marks the second time Banerjee has lost to Adhikari in a direct contest. In the 2021 state election, she was defeated by him in the Nandigram constituency, although her party went on to form the government with a statewide majority. According to preliminary trends from the Election Commission, the BJP has secured 184 of the 294 assembly seats, crossin