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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. -
Israeli Military Escalates Ground Campaign in Gaza, Orders Mass Evacuations Amid Airstrikes
The Israeli military has intensified its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, particularly focusing on the southern region, while issuing evacuation orders to residents in areas now deemed as active battlefields. This directive has caused significant distress and displacement among the Gazan population. 
The Israeli military has intensified its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, particularly focusing on the southern region, while issuing evacuation orders to residents in areas now deemed as active battlefields. This directive has caused significant distress and displacement among the Gazan population. -
Volcanic Tragedy in Indonesia: Marapi Eruption Leaves 11 Dead, 12 Missing
In a catastrophic turn of events, Indonesia's Marapi volcano, located in West Sumatra, erupted violently, leading to the deaths of eleven climbers, with twelve others reported missing. The eruption, which launched ash up to 3 kilometers into the sky, has plunged the region into a state of emergency. 
In a catastrophic turn of events, Indonesia's Marapi volcano, located in West Sumatra, erupted violently, leading to the deaths of eleven climbers, with twelve others reported missing. The eruption, which launched ash up to 3 kilometers into the sky, has plunged the region into a state of emergency.
