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WorldNov 15, 2024

Iranian Officials Confirm Meeting Between Elon Musk and U.N. Ambassador

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and a close adviser to Donald Trump, held a secret meeting with Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, at a undisclosed location in New York on Monday. According to reports, the meeting was aimed at reducing tensions between Iran and the U.S. The initiative for this meeting was taken by Elon Musk, while the Iranian ambassador chose the location. The two spoke for more than an hour, and sources said that the Iranian ambassador appeared satisfied with the discussions. It is worth noting that Musk has become one of the most influential private cit
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WorldNov 15, 2024

Fire breaks out at a Spanish nursing home, killing at least 10 people

At least 10 people have died in a fire at a nursing home in Zaragoza, Spain, local authorities reported on Friday.The blaze broke out early Friday morning in Villa Franca de Ebro, about 30 minutes from the northeastern city. Firefighters were able to extinguished the blaze, local media reported.The cause of the fire was not yet known.
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WorldNov 14, 2024

Dominica to confer its highest national honour on PM Narendra Modi

The Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the Covid-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica. The award will be presented by Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, at the India-CARICOM Summit, scheduled for November 19-21, 2024, in Georgetown, Guyana. In February 2021, India provided Dominica with 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, a significant contribution that
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WorldNov 13, 2024

After winning presidential election, Donald Trump met Joe Biden

After winning the U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump arrived at the White House today to meet President Biden. The two leaders shook hands during the meeting, and Biden congratulated Trump on his victory. He also reiterated the importance of a smooth transition of power. With this meeting, the transfer of power process has officially begun at the White House. Trump is set to be sworn in as president on January 20. It is important to note that it has been a longstanding tradition in the United States for the sitting president to hold a formal meeting with the incoming president following
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WorldNov 13, 2024

Russia to Ban Promotion of Anti-Childbirth Content on Social Media Amid Population Crisis

The Russian government is set to introduce a new law that will prohibit the promotion of discouraging childbearing within the country. Any posts or videos that advocate against having children will be banned from social media platforms. On November 12, the lower house of the Russian Parliament passed a proposal related to this law. It is scheduled to be presented in the upper house on November 20. If approved, the bill will then be sent to President Vladimir Putin for final approval. Once the law receives the President’s approval, it will come into effect. Russia is facing concerns over its
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WorldNov 12, 2024

Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser

President-elect Donald Trumphas asked U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said Monday. The nod came despite simmering concerns on Capitol Hill about Trump tapping members of the House, where the final tally is still uncertain and there are worries about pulling any GOP members from the chamber because that would force a new election to fill the empty seat. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter before Trump made a formal announcement. The move would p
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WorldNov 12, 2024

Israeli strikes kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza, medical officials say

Palestinian medical officials say two Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 14 people, including two children and a woman, most in an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone. One strike late Monday hit a makeshift cafeteria used by displaced people in Muwasi, the center of the so-called humanitarian zone. At least 11 people were killed, including two children, according to officials at Nasser Hospital, where the casualties were taken. Video from the scene showed men pulling bloodied wounded from among tables and chairs set up in the sand in an enclosure made of corrugated metal sheets. The strike
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WorldNov 12, 2024

35 dead as a driver hits a crowd in a Chinese city

Police in China say 35 people were killed and another 43 injured when a driver rammed his car into people exercising at a sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai. The 62-year-old driver was detained, police said earlier Monday. It was not immediately clear whether it was an attack or an accident. No motive was mentioned, and police said investigations continued. A 62-year-old man was detained after he rammed a car into people exercising at a sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, police said late Monday, on the eve of the country’s premier aviation exhibition by
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WorldNov 08, 2024

Russian President Putin congratulated Trump on his victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his victory on Thursday. This was Putin's first comment on the U.S. election. Putin also praised Trump's courage after he was attacked during his campaign in July. Trump had promised several times during his election campaign to end the war in Ukraine. In response, Putin said, that if Trump is talking about restoring relations with Russia and helping to resolve the Ukraine crisis, then he thinks that it deserves attention. It is being speculated that if relations between Trump and Putin improve, it could also benefit India. Under

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WorldJun 22, 2026

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo rise to 1,003, death toll reaches 254

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,003, with approximately 254 deaths reported since the outbreak began, according to the country's Health Ministry. In a statement issued Sunday, the ministry said 100 people in Ituri province have recovered from the disease since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 2026. Another 365 patients remain hospitalized or are being treated in isolation centres. Health officials said tracing people who have come into contact with infected patients remains the biggest challenge in containing the outbreak. Accordin
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CanadaJun 22, 2026

Three dead, including police officer, in Montreal shooting during operation targeting armed suspect

A Montreal police officer, an armed suspect and a civilian were killed during a shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday while police were attempting to apprehend an armed individual. A second officer was taken to hospital in critical condition. According to the Montreal Police Service, officers were carrying out an operation involving an armed suspect when a violent confrontation broke out. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and said the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities issued an emergency alert through
WorldJun 22, 2026

13 killed, dozens injured in explosion at Qatar LNG facility

At least 13 people were killed and 66 others injured after an explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex on Sunday evening, according to Qatari authorities. Officials said the blast occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility and was caused by a technical malfunction. Emergency crews responded to the scene and an investigation into the incident has been launched. The explosion happened as operations at parts of the gas complex were being resumed following disruptions linked to an Iranian attack in March. Authorities have not released details about the specific sec
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CanadaJun 22, 2026

Ottawa reverses course on some 'lost Canadian' citizenship certificate cancellations

The federal government has reinstated the citizenship status of some "lost Canadians" just days after ordering them to surrender newly issued citizenship certificates and return their Canadian passports. According to letters shared with The Canadian Press, several individuals who had been told earlier this month that their proof of citizenship was under review received new correspondence over the weekend confirming their citizenship claims remain valid after what Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada described as a "thorough review." The department previously said that "a few dozen" peo
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BCJun 22, 2026

B.C. records more than 300 wildfires so far this season, most now extinguished

More than 300 wildfires have been recorded in British Columbia since April 1, with most of them now extinguished, according to the BC Wildfire Service and provincial officials. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said there are currently 20 active wildfires across the province. Five of those fires were reported within the past 24 hours. According to Parmar, 14 of the active fires were caused by human activity, while four were sparked by lightning. The causes of the remaining two fires are still under investigation. Data from the BC Wildfire Service shows that 333 wildfires have been recorded in Briti