Category: 2. World
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Lebanon PM, UN peacekeepers call for accelerated Israeli withdrawal – World
BEIRUT: United Nations peacekeepers and Lebanon’s prime minister called on Monday for the Israeli army to speed up its withdrawal from the country, nearly a month into a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. “UNIFIL strongly urges accelerated progress in the IDF’s (Israeli military) withdrawal from and the LAF’s (Lebanese army) deployment in south Lebanon,”…
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Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Follow Unique Christmas Traditions With Prince Harry in California
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing for a festive holiday season in Montecito, California, with their children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three. Despite spending their fifth Christmas away from the UK, Harry remains dedicated to incorporating royal traditions into their family celebrations. In his memoir Spare, Harry detailed his commitment to preserving…
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One Palestinian child killed an hour in Gaza: UN agency says
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23 (APP): The Commissioner-General of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) , Phillipe Lazzarini, has said that in Gaza, a child is killed every hour by Israel’s deadly bombardments on the besieged enclave. “These are not numbers. These are lives cut short. Killing children cannot be justified,” the UNRWA chief said…
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Iraq says to eliminate pollutant gas flaring by end of 2027
BAGHDAD: Iraqi authorities on Monday announced that the energy-rich country would eliminate the polluting practice of… Continue Reading News Source: tribune.com.pk
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Bangladesh tells India to return Sheikh Hasina for legal proceedings
Bangladesh tells India to return Sheikh Hasina for legal proceedings Bangladesh has requested India to return former Prime Minister Sheikh… Continue Reading News Source: www.bolnews.com
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ICJ weighs States’ responsibility for climate change, ‘future of our planet’
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23 (APP): The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held historic hearings from December 2 to 13 addressing States’ obligations under international law to combat climate change, a process spearheaded by small island nations facing existential threats, the U.N. reported Monday. Initiated by a UN General Assembly resolution, the proceedings involved 96 countries…
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China urges Philippines to withdraw U.S. mid-range missile system
BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday urged the Philippines to withdraw the U.S. mid-range missile system as soon as possible. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to a media query on the U.S. deploying its Typhon mid-range missile system in the Philippines. China has repeatedly stated its…
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2023 vs 2024: Suzuki, Honda, and Toyota Car Price Comparison in Pakistan
KARACHI – Pakistan’s auto sector remains in dire straits lately and there is improvement in sales, despite any major drop in prices. The sales of key players like Toyota, Suzuki, and Honda saw a gradual increase amid smooth auto financing due to lowering interest rates. As 2024 is about to end, Suzuki jacked up prices…
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China, Italy reiterate commitment to deeper collaboration, mutual prosperity
MILAN: Chinese and Italian officials, alongside business leaders, have reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced collaboration and mutual prosperity during the launch ceremony of the 2024 Development Report on Chinese Enterprises in Italy. The event, held on Friday in Milan, the capital of the Lombardy Region, featured key remarks from Yan Dong, president of the Chinese…
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Inflation, elections and war dominated 2024
LONDON: Inflation dropped in most economies around the world in 2024, but voters didn’t care. Angered by the hefty… Continue Reading News Source: tribune.com.pk