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World Food Program Suspends Aid in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen, Millions Face Food Crisis
World Food Program (WFP) announced it would halt food distribution in areas controlled by the Houthi rebels, who govern about 25% of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa. This suspension is expected to affect millions of people. 
World Food Program (WFP) announced it would halt food distribution in areas controlled by the Houthi rebels, who govern about 25% of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa. This suspension is expected to affect millions of people. -
EU-China Trade Secretary-General Highlights Growing Complexity in Business Activities, Stresses Mutual Need
Sonck noted the high dependency of European and Chinese companies and economies on each other, with the EU's direct investment in China reaching over 140 billion euros and China's direct investment in the EU nearing 120 billion euros in the past two decades. 
Sonck noted the high dependency of European and Chinese companies and economies on each other, with the EU's direct investment in China reaching over 140 billion euros and China's direct investment in the EU nearing 120 billion euros in the past two decades. -
EU Christmas Terror Threat Heightens Amid Escalating Israel-Palestine Conflict
From 2014 to early 2019, during the US and its allies' campaign against ISIS in Syria and Iraq, Europe experienced frequent terrorist attacks. However, as ISIS lost its territories in Syria and Iraq and the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, the threat of religious extremism in Europe and the US declined, while the threat from far-right groups increased. 
From 2014 to early 2019, during the US and its allies' campaign against ISIS in Syria and Iraq, Europe experienced frequent terrorist attacks. However, as ISIS lost its territories in Syria and Iraq and the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, the threat of religious extremism in Europe and the US declined, while the threat from far-right groups increased. -
Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Escapes to Canada Amid Political Crackdown
Agnes Chow, a prominent figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, has made a dramatic escape to Canada, defying the authorities of her homeland and choosing to live in freedom. 
Agnes Chow, a prominent figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, has made a dramatic escape to Canada, defying the authorities of her homeland and choosing to live in freedom. -
South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol Reshuffles Cabinet, Aiming to Strengthen Position Ahead of Key Parliamentary Elections
In a significant reshuffle, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's government has replaced six ministers, involving key departments such as finance, agriculture, land infrastructure, small and medium enterprises, maritime, and veterans affairs. 
In a significant reshuffle, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's government has replaced six ministers, involving key departments such as finance, agriculture, land infrastructure, small and medium enterprises, maritime, and veterans affairs. -
Research Suggests Prior Knowledge of Oct. 7 Hamas Attack in Stock Market Bets
A new study has raised eyebrows in the financial world, suggesting that some traders might have had foreknowledge of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. 
A new study has raised eyebrows in the financial world, suggesting that some traders might have had foreknowledge of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. -
Biden Administration Warns of Depleted Funds for Ukraine Aid
The Biden administration has issued a stark warning to Congress: The United States is on the verge of depleting its funds allocated for aiding Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Shalanda Young, the White House budget director, expressed this urgent concern in a letter to congressional leaders, emphasizing the critical need for additional financial support. 
The Biden administration has issued a stark warning to Congress: The United States is on the verge of depleting its funds allocated for aiding Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Shalanda Young, the White House budget director, expressed this urgent concern in a letter to congressional leaders, emphasizing the critical need for additional financial support. -
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Escalate Threat in Red Sea, Targeting Multiple Ships Under U.S. Watch
Japanese car carrier ship associated with an Israeli tycoon was hijacked in the Red Sea, marking the start of Yemen's Houthi rebels' "naval warfare" against Israeli targets. To date, the hijacked vessel "Galaxy Leader" remains detained in Yemen. 
Japanese car carrier ship associated with an Israeli tycoon was hijacked in the Red Sea, marking the start of Yemen's Houthi rebels' "naval warfare" against Israeli targets. To date, the hijacked vessel "Galaxy Leader" remains detained in Yemen. -
Global Arms Sales Decline Despite Rising Demand, Capacity Constraints Cited
Despite new orders for arms dealers due to these conflicts, a recent report revealed a surprising downturn in global arms revenue last year, marking the first decline in seven years. However, looking ahead, there are "no signs" of a slowdown in demand. 
Despite new orders for arms dealers due to these conflicts, a recent report revealed a surprising downturn in global arms revenue last year, marking the first decline in seven years. However, looking ahead, there are "no signs" of a slowdown in demand. -
COP28 Debates on Phasing Out or Reducing Fossil Fuels Amid Climate Crisis
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is currently underway in Dubai, with the future of fossil fuels emerging as a central topic of discussion. 
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is currently underway in Dubai, with the future of fossil fuels emerging as a central topic of discussion.
