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South Korean Parliament Approves Bill Outlawing Dog Meat Trade Amid Cultural Shift
South Korea's National Assembly has approved legislation prohibiting the breeding and slaughter of dogs for meat consumption, signaling a significant cultural shift in a nation where dog meat has been a traditional food. 
South Korea's National Assembly has approved legislation prohibiting the breeding and slaughter of dogs for meat consumption, signaling a significant cultural shift in a nation where dog meat has been a traditional food. -
U.S. and U.K. Forces Thwart Major Houthi Missile and Drone Attack in Red Sea
U.S. and British naval forces have thwarted a substantial aerial assault by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the southern Red Sea. This incident, involving the interception of 21 drones and missiles, is marked as the largest militant attack in this strategic maritime area to date. 
U.S. and British naval forces have thwarted a substantial aerial assault by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the southern Red Sea. This incident, involving the interception of 21 drones and missiles, is marked as the largest militant attack in this strategic maritime area to date. -
Bitcoin Above $46,000 as SEC Considers Landmark ETF Approvals
The world of cryptocurrency is poised for a potential landmark shift, with Bitcoin (BTC) hovering above $46,000 amidst growing anticipation for the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development, expected to unfold this week, could mark a significant step in mainstreaming the world's largest cryptocurrency. 
The world of cryptocurrency is poised for a potential landmark shift, with Bitcoin (BTC) hovering above $46,000 amidst growing anticipation for the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development, expected to unfold this week, could mark a significant step in mainstreaming the world's largest cryptocurrency. -
Gabriel Attal Appointed France's Youngest Prime Minister Amid Macron's Strategic Reshuffle
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as the new Prime Minister of France. Attal, the youngest to ever hold the position in the country's history and the first openly gay Prime Minister, steps into his new role amidst mounting challenges and shifting political landscapes. 
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as the new Prime Minister of France. Attal, the youngest to ever hold the position in the country's history and the first openly gay Prime Minister, steps into his new role amidst mounting challenges and shifting political landscapes. -
China Accuses Foreign Consultant of Spying for Britain's MI6
China's Ministry of State Security has alleged that it has discovered and detained a foreign national, identified only by the surname Huang, accused of spying for Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, MI6. 
China's Ministry of State Security has alleged that it has discovered and detained a foreign national, identified only by the surname Huang, accused of spying for Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, MI6. -
Ukrainian Forces Assert Heavy Russian Casualties and Equipment Losses in Recent Combat
The Ukrainian military, in its latest combat report, has claimed a significant blow to Russian forces, reporting the loss of dozens of Russian artillery systems and personnel in a single day. 
The Ukrainian military, in its latest combat report, has claimed a significant blow to Russian forces, reporting the loss of dozens of Russian artillery systems and personnel in a single day. -
China to Sanction Five US Companies in Response to Arms Sales to Taiwan
In a move escalating tensions over Taiwan, China has announced sanctions against five U.S. defense-related companies in retaliation for recent U.S. arms sales to the self-governing island. The affected firms include BAE Systems Land and Armaments, Alliant Techsystems Operations, AeroVironment, ViaSat, and Data Link Solutions. 
In a move escalating tensions over Taiwan, China has announced sanctions against five U.S. defense-related companies in retaliation for recent U.S. arms sales to the self-governing island. The affected firms include BAE Systems Land and Armaments, Alliant Techsystems Operations, AeroVironment, ViaSat, and Data Link Solutions. -
North Korea Fires 200 Artillery Shells Near Yeonpyeong, South Orders Evacuation
North Korea has unleashed a barrage of more than 200 artillery shells towards the South's Yeonpyeong Island, prompting immediate evacuation orders and a heightened state of alert. 
North Korea has unleashed a barrage of more than 200 artillery shells towards the South's Yeonpyeong Island, prompting immediate evacuation orders and a heightened state of alert. -
Argentine Court Suspends President Milei's Controversial Labour Reforms Amidst Union Pushback
In a significant setback for Argentina's newly elected President Javier Milei, the country's National Chamber of Labor Appeals has suspended a sweeping package of labor reforms that he introduced by decree shortly after taking office. 
In a significant setback for Argentina's newly elected President Javier Milei, the country's National Chamber of Labor Appeals has suspended a sweeping package of labor reforms that he introduced by decree shortly after taking office. -
Ukraine and Russia Conduct Largest Prisoner Swap Since War's Onset with UAE Mediation
Ukraine and Russia have conducted their largest prisoner exchange since the war began in February 2022. More than 200 prisoners were exchanged by each side, marking a rare moment of cooperation in a war that is nearing its third year and has recently seen some of its most severe attacks. 
Ukraine and Russia have conducted their largest prisoner exchange since the war began in February 2022. More than 200 prisoners were exchanged by each side, marking a rare moment of cooperation in a war that is nearing its third year and has recently seen some of its most severe attacks.
