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Delhi Police Use Drones, Barricades to Halt Farmer Protests
"police in the capital city of Delhi resorted to the use of drones to fire tear gas shells and implemented stringent barricades, including iron nails and barbed wires, to thwart the advancing protest by farmers on Tuesday. -
Rafah Under Siege: Israel's Military Offensive Sparks Global Outcry
"Israel's military actions in Rafah have intensified, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducting a series of strikes in the densely populated area, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Lock In 20-Year Windsor Lease as Royal Property Rules Shift
Prince William and Kate Middleton have formally committed to a long-term residence at Windsor, securing a 20-year lease on Forest Lodge as part of a wider shift in the royal family's property arrangements. Details of the lease were disclosed in a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) briefing, confirming the Prince and Princess of Wales signed a non-assignable agreement "based on open market value" that began on July 5, 2025 and runs through 2045. 
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Malaysia Restarts MH370 Search on Dec. 30, Authorizes $70 Million ‘No Find, No Fee’ Mission
Malaysia will restart the deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on Dec. 30, reopening one of the aviation world's most confounding investigations 11 years after the Boeing 777 vanished over the Indian Ocean. The government confirmed that U.S. robotics firm Ocean Infinity will resume seabed operations for 55 days, working intermittently across what officials describe as the area with "the highest probability of locating the aircraft." 
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Japan’s Takaichi Reasserts 1972 Taiwan Policy as China Warns of Rising Regional Risk
Japan moved this week to temper rising friction with China over the Taiwan Strait, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi publicly reaffirmed that Tokyo's position on Taiwan remains rooted in the 1972 Japan-China Joint Communique. The statement, delivered in parliament after weeks of heightened scrutiny from Beijing and domestic lawmakers, was framed as an attempt to reduce tensions sparked by her earlier suggestion that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could create a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. 
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Meghan Markle Hit by New Public Setback as ‘Real Housewives’ Stars Reject Her and Netflix Special Faces Backlash
Meghan Markle's efforts to rebuild her public image ahead of a new Netflix release encountered fresh turbulence this week as cast members of the Real Housewives of London publicly rejected the idea of the Duchess joining their franchise. The comments, delivered during a promotional interview for the show's upcoming season, surfaced just as Markle prepares for the debut of her holiday special on Netflix, an event already drawing criticism online over its tone and presentation. 
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Putin Warns Europe: 'If You Start a War, Russia Is Ready Now' as NATO Sounds Alarm for 2029 Threat
Russia's confrontation with Europe escalated sharply on Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow is prepared to fight immediately if European governments initiate a conflict, framing Western support for Ukraine as evidence that Europe is now "on the side of war." Speaking at an investment forum in Moscow, Putin said that if Europe "starts a war," then Russia is "ready right now," a message that arrives amid heightened warnings from NATO members that Moscow is preparing long-term military options against the alliance. 
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China and Japan Trade Claims Over Diaoyu Islands Standoff as Coast Guards Confront Near Disputed Islands
China and Japan traded sharply conflicting accounts Tuesday over a maritime confrontation near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating already strained ties as both governments issued formal statements asserting territorial claims. The clash, involving coast-guard vessels and a Japanese fishing boat in the East China Sea, unfolded amid heightened diplomatic friction following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks suggesting Tokyo could consider military action if China attacked Taiwan. 
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Prince Andrew Demands $99 Million to Leave Royal Lodge as Standoff With King Charles Intensifies
A standoff inside the British royal household has escalated into an unusually public clash between King Charles III and his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after the former prince signaled he will not vacate the 30-room Royal Lodge unless the palace meets what sources describe as a compensation package worth roughly $99 million. The impasse centers on the future of one of the Windsor estate's most prominent residences and highlights the financial and political pressures surrounding the King's effort to streamline the monarchy. 
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France Seals 6,000 Princess Diana Crash Files Until 2082, Fueling Fears of Long-Running Cover-Up
French authorities have sealed a 6,000-page investigative dossier on the 1997 car crash that killed Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed, locking the files away until at least 2082 and reigniting decades-old speculation over what happened inside the Pont de l'Alma tunnel. With the 30th anniversary approaching in 2027, the decision has intensified scrutiny of how France documented one of the most consequential fatal accidents in modern royal history, according to records detailed by RadarOnline.com. 
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Meghan Markle’s Thanksgiving Clip Sparks Online 'Salmonella' Debate as Viewers Question Kitchen Hygiene
Meghan Markle's Thanksgiving cooking clip has set off an unexpected online backlash, with thousands of viewers raising concerns about salmonella risks and food-handling hygiene after the Duchess of Sussex appeared preparing a holiday turkey. The short video, circulated through the Sussexes' platform, quickly drew scrutiny on X, Instagram and TikTok, where users accused the clip of showing improper handling of raw poultry and questioned whether the kitchen setup followed basic domestic safety standards. 
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India Orders Mandatory Cybersecurity App on All New Phones, Forcing Apple and Others to Comply
India's government has ordered smartphone makers to install a mandatory, state-run cybersecurity application on all new devices sold in the country, a move that has triggered alarm among privacy advocates and set up a potential clash with Apple and other global manufacturers. The directive, issued confidentially by India's telecommunications department, requires the Sanchar Saathi security tool to be preloaded and prevents users from removing it-a mandate critics say raises serious questions about consent and digital surveillance. 
