Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced.
TikTok Plans Immediate US Shutdown on Sunday: The app is facing a Jan. 19 ban on new downloads and updates in the United States The post TikTok Plans Immediate ...
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TikTok Plans Immediate US Shutdown on Sunday
Quick Glance: Biden Delivers Emotional Farewell Address
  • President Biden delivered his final address from the Oval Office, five days before handing over power to Donald Trump.

  • In his speech, he reflected on the challenges of the past four years and announced a successful ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

  • Biden highlighted the accomplishments of his presidency, including a reduction in unemployment and significant infrastructure investments.

  • The incoming Trump administration will face numerous challenges as Biden leaves office with a 39% approval rating.
Israel and Hamas Agree to Provisional Outline of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say: Live Updates
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Israel and Hamas Agree to Provisional Outline of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal ...
UK minister resigns after pressure over anti-corruption probe in Bangladesh: UK Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned after growing pressure over an ...
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UK minister resigns after pressure over anti-corruption probe in ...
Quick Glance: Tulip Siddiq Resigns Amidst Corruption Investigation Pressure
  • UK Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq resigned following pressure from an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.

  • Sir Laurie Magnus found no evidence of misconduct but expressed regret over Siddiq's unawareness of potential reputational risks.

  • Siddiq faced scrutiny regarding her ties to the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and the origins of a London property.

  • Emma Reynolds has been appointed as the new Economic Secretary, while the opposition criticized the leadership response to Siddiq's resignation.
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Antony Blinken's farewell speech, call him 'Secretary of genocide'
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Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Antony Blinken's farewell speech ...
Quick Glance: Blinken's Farewell Speech Interrupted by Protests
  • Antony Blinken's farewell speech was disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters who labeled him 'Bloody Blinken'.

  • During his address, Blinken outlined a strategic plan for managing the war-torn Gaza Strip post-conflict.

  • He noted that the Biden administration will hand over a roadmap to President Trump's team if a ceasefire is achieved.

  • Joe Biden mentioned that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is nearing completion.
Thousands of Palestinians in the decimated Gaza Strip came out on Wednesday to celebrate news that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached ... Show more
Palestinians celebrate as a ceasefire agreement is reached between Israel and Hamas, marking an end to Israel's war on Gaza ... Show more
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, sources tell BBC
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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal ...
Reporter asks about who get credit for this, "you or Trump?" President Biden: "Is that a joke?" . . .#IsraelHamasWar #IsraelHamasCeasefire #WIONUncut
Gazans shed tears of joy, disbelief at news of ceasefire deal: Palestinians burst into celebration across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday at news of a ceasefire ...
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Gazans shed tears of joy, disbelief at news of ceasefire deal
Erdogan says Turkey can 'crush' all terrorists in Syria: "Everyone should take their hands off Syria and we, along with our Syrian siblings ...
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Erdogan says Turkey can 'crush' all terrorists in Syria
SEC sues Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose Twitter purchases: The SEC alleges Musk underpaid by $150 million as a result.
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SEC sues Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose Twitter purchases
Quick Glance: SEC Sues Musk for Delayed Twitter Stake Disclosure
  • The US Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk for allegedly delaying the disclosure of his Twitter stake in 2022.

  • Musk reportedly violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose his initial 5% stake within the required 10-day timeframe.

  • The lawsuit seeks civil penalties and the disgorgement of profits, following a 27% rise in Twitter's stock after Musk's eventual disclosure.

  • Musk has previously clashed with the SEC and claims the lawsuit is part of a prolonged harassment campaign against him.
Breaking news: Israel and Hamas agree on ceasefire - political approval pending: Breaking News
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Breaking news: Israel and Hamas agree on ceasefire - political approval ...
Israeli attacks on Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp killed several Palestinians amid ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
US says Hamas has replaced almost all killed fighters in Gaza with new recruits: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel 'must accept' Gaza ...
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US says Hamas has replaced almost all killed fighters in Gaza with new ...
Pakistan's Imran Khan defiant even as longer sentence looms - News | Khaleej Times
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Pakistan's Imran Khan defiant even as longer sentence looms - News | ...
Israel admits soldiers used ambulance in raid on refugee camp: Families seek justice after a raid on Balata camp in the West Bank resulted in the death of an ...
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Israel admits soldiers used ambulance in raid on refugee camp
Biden on if Trump will get credit over him for ceasefire deal: ‘Is that a joke?’: President Biden brushed off a question about who would get the credit for the ...
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Biden on if Trump will get credit over him for ceasefire deal: ‘Is that a ...
Rapper Drake on Wednesday, Jan. 15 filed suit against his own label, saying Universal Music Group's release and promotion of a Kendrick Lamar track dissing him ... Show more

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Bangladesh's top court acquits former PM Khaleda in graft case - News | Khaleej Times
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Bangladesh's top court acquits former PM Khaleda in graft case - News | ...
Netanyhau thanks Trump, agrees to meet in Washington soon: Afterward, Netanyahu spoke with President Joe Biden to thank him for his work in advancing the hostage ...
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Netanyhau thanks Trump, agrees to meet in Washington soon
Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal: Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal that will pause fighting in Gaza and lead to the phased release ...
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Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
The World Stayed Silent as Israel Destroyed Gaza 'for Generations to Come': One wonders if the world had paid even the slightest attention to Gaza and the cries ...
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The World Stayed Silent as Israel Destroyed Gaza 'for Generations to Come'
Pakistan was never an ally of US, technical or tactical: White House official John Kirby
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Pakistan was never an ally of US, technical or tactical: White House ...
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken claims ‘Hamas has recruited almost as many new militants as it has lost’ while giving a speech at the Atlantic Council.
Bangladesh's Yunus demands return of billions stolen under former PM Hasina - News | Khaleej Times
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Bangladesh's Yunus demands return of billions stolen under former PM ...
Hamas acting chief Khalil Al Hayya says group 'will not forgive' Gaza suffering.
Ceasefire in Gaza: A fragile calm amid unending struggle: Is this really a step towards peace or just another chapter in a story of delayed justice and extended ...
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Ceasefire in Gaza: A fragile calm amid unending struggle
Harris thanks Biden with no mention of Trump for negotiating ceasefire agreement
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Harris thanks Biden with no mention of Trump for negotiating ceasefire ...
Palestinian Authority must run Gaza after war: Prime minister : The Palestinian Authority must be the sole governing power in Gaza after the war ...
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Palestinian Authority must run Gaza after war: Prime minister
Rubio, Trump's Pick For Secretary Of State, Says Ukraine Must Make Concessions: President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the top U.S. diplomat ...
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Rubio, Trump's Pick For Secretary Of State, Says Ukraine Must Make ...
Meet the Military Vets Arrested for Disrupting Pete Hegseth’s Senate Confirmation Hearing
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Should the U.S. Defense Secretary Know What ASEAN Is? Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Appear To
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Should the U.S. Defense Secretary Know What ASEAN Is? Pete Hegseth Doesn’t ...
Quick Glance: Hegseth's Ignorance on ASEAN During Confirmation Hearing
  • Pete Hegseth, nominated by Donald Trump for Defense Secretary, faced criticism for his lack of knowledge about ASEAN during his confirmation hearing.

  • Senator Tammy Duckworth noted Hegseth could not name a single ASEAN member country and suggested he prepare better.

  • While some defended Hegseth and questioned the relevance of the inquiry, many expressed concerns about his fitness for the role.

  • ASEAN holds significant importance for the U.S., particularly in the 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' strategy aimed at countering China's influence.
Qatar to hold press conference in Doha amid Gaza ceasefire negotiations: Qatar’s Foreign Ministry will hold a news conference on Wednesday in Doha where the ...
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Qatar to hold press conference in Doha amid Gaza ceasefire negotiations
Israel and Hamas have reached a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal after 15-months of war, sources have told the BBC. 🎧 Stay up to date ... Show more
Gaza Strip: Reactions to agreement between Israel and Hamas: People in the Gaza Strip react with relief to reports of an approaching ceasefire. But doubts remain ...
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Gaza Strip: Reactions to agreement between Israel and Hamas
Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on ‘coming hours’: Negotiators were trying to hammer out the final details of a ceasefire in Gaza ...
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Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on ‘coming ...
US President Joe Biden welcomes news of the ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war, saying it had come about after “many months of intensive diplomacy”.
A sense of cautious optimism hovered over a less-than-lively "Hostages Square" in Tel Aviv as news emerged of Israel's ceasefire and hostage deal ... Show more
Quick Glance: Duterte's Trust Rating Plummets by 10 Points
  • Vice President Sara Duterte's trust rating dropped by 10 points to 49 percent.

  • Her performance rating fell to 48 percent, marking the first decline below the majority threshold.

  • President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also experienced a slight decline in trust, down to 65 percent from 69 percent.

  • Tensions between Duterte and Marcos have escalated following Duterte's resignation from the Cabinet.
One year later, US military campaign has done little to stop Houthi attacks: A year ago, the US launched a campaign aimed at halting the Houthi attacks on ships ...
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One year later, US military campaign has done little to stop Houthi ...
Hamas hails the ceasefire agreement, calling it the ''result of the legendary resilience of our great Palestinian people and our valiant resistance in Gaza for ... Show more
Escalation in the Middle East: BBC counts 97 Israeli airstrikes on targets in humanitarian zones of Gaza
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Escalation in the Middle East: BBC counts 97 Israeli airstrikes on targets ...
Israeli army confirms use of ambulance in Nablus raid: Experts denounce the use of an ambulance for military purposes as a 'flagrant violation' of the laws of ...
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Israeli army confirms use of ambulance in Nablus raid
Passengers wait at a railway station in Beijing on Jan. 14, 2025, as the first day of the annual migration, known as Chunyun ... Show more
Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey: SpaceX has launched a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to ...
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Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey
Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge: Billions of dollars will be needed to rebuild Gaza after the war between Israel and the Palestinian ...
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Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge