Larry Lee
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Barbados Demands $4.9 Trillion from UK for Slavery Reparations
During a recent speech at the London School of Economics, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley called on the United Kingdom to pay $4.9 trillion in reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. Mottley, an alumna of the institution, urged a global dialogue on reparations for countries affected by the slave trade. 
During a recent speech at the London School of Economics, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley called on the United Kingdom to pay $4.9 trillion in reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. Mottley, an alumna of the institution, urged a global dialogue on reparations for countries affected by the slave trade. -
Putin's Lightning Visit to the Middle East Signals Russia's Resurgence on the Global Stage
On a recent Wednesday, under the escort of four Su-35 fighter jets, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a one-day lightning visit to the Middle East, stopping in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Amid heavy Western sanctions, Russia is gradually breaking through. 
On a recent Wednesday, under the escort of four Su-35 fighter jets, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a one-day lightning visit to the Middle East, stopping in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Amid heavy Western sanctions, Russia is gradually breaking through. -
Ukraine Faces Financial Strain as U.S. and EU Struggle with Aid Decisions Amid Internal Disputes
However, both aid plans have encountered obstacles. The U.S. faces difficulties in passing new aid for Ukraine before the end of the year, and the EU is still striving to reach a consensus on the budget at next week's EU summit. 
However, both aid plans have encountered obstacles. The U.S. faces difficulties in passing new aid for Ukraine before the end of the year, and the EU is still striving to reach a consensus on the budget at next week's EU summit. -
Hamas Surrenders to IDF: A Turning Point in Gaza Conflict?
The videos depict these men stripped to their underwear, blindfolded, and with hands bound, being transported in Israeli military vehicles. These mass arrests, which the IDF has not yet officially commented on, represent a notable escalation in the conflict. 
The videos depict these men stripped to their underwear, blindfolded, and with hands bound, being transported in Israeli military vehicles. These mass arrests, which the IDF has not yet officially commented on, represent a notable escalation in the conflict. -
North Korea's Leader Kim Jong Un Breaks Down, Calls for Action Against Falling Birth Rat
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un openly wept during a recent address, pleading with the women of his nation to combat the country's declining birth rates. This rare occurrence, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, highlights the deepening demographic crisis facing North Korea. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un openly wept during a recent address, pleading with the women of his nation to combat the country's declining birth rates. This rare occurrence, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, highlights the deepening demographic crisis facing North Korea. -
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.
