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Putin Faces Calls for Resignation Amidst Growing Domestic Discontent
Russian President Vladimir Putin encountered an unusual wave of public opposition during his annual end-of-the-year press conference, highlighting growing domestic discontent. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin encountered an unusual wave of public opposition during his annual end-of-the-year press conference, highlighting growing domestic discontent. -
Milei's Shock Economic Experiment in Argentina: A Bitter Pill to Swallow
Since officially taking office earlier this week, the Milei government in Argentina has been continuously rolling out new policies. On Wednesday, Economy Minister Caputo revealed in a TV interview that the reduction of energy subsidies might take effect in February or March next year. He also warned that December's inflation would be "significantly higher" than November's. 
Since officially taking office earlier this week, the Milei government in Argentina has been continuously rolling out new policies. On Wednesday, Economy Minister Caputo revealed in a TV interview that the reduction of energy subsidies might take effect in February or March next year. He also warned that December's inflation would be "significantly higher" than November's. -
Houthi Rebels Escalate Attacks in Red Sea, Targeting All Vessels Heading to Israel
Since last month, Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched attacks on four commercial ships related to Israel in the southern Red Sea. These ships included bulk carriers and car transporters. 
Since last month, Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched attacks on four commercial ships related to Israel in the southern Red Sea. These ships included bulk carriers and car transporters. -
US-Israel Rift Emerges Over Palestine Issue, Biden Concerned About Election Votes
Apart from increased international pressure, Biden's public criticism of the Israeli government is primarily driven by considerations for the 2024 US election votes. 
Apart from increased international pressure, Biden's public criticism of the Israeli government is primarily driven by considerations for the 2024 US election votes. -
COP28 Climate Summit Concludes with Historic Agreement to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
After two weeks of intense negotiations, the COP28 climate summit concluded with a historic agreement, marking the first time a commitment to reduce fossil fuel usage has been included. 
After two weeks of intense negotiations, the COP28 climate summit concluded with a historic agreement, marking the first time a commitment to reduce fossil fuel usage has been included. -
COP28 Enters Overtime Amid Serious Fossil Fuel Disagreements and Rejected Draft Agreement
On the morning of December 12, local time, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change entered overtime as negotiators awaited the release of a new draft agreement. On the morning of December 12, local time, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change entered overtime as negotiators awaited the release of a new draft agreement. -
Argentina's New President Softens Stance: No Mention of Abolishing Central Bank, Shifts in Foreign Policy
Similar to former US President Donald Trump, Milei is a climate change skeptic and has criticized climate change as a lie. In foreign affairs, he advocated for Argentina to align closely with the United States and strengthen ties with Israel, even threatening to sever ties with Argentina's largest trading partners, Brazil and China. Similar to former US President Donald Trump, Milei is a climate change skeptic and has criticized climate change as a lie. In foreign affairs, he advocated for Argentina to align closely with the United States and strengthen ties with Israel, even threatening to sever ties with Argentina's largest trading partners, Brazil and China. -
Beijing and Hanoi Reinforce Ties as Regional Dynamics Shift
Chinese President Xi Jinping embarked on a two-day trip to Vietnam, signaling Beijing's intent to solidify its influence in Southeast Asia. This visit, marking Xi's first to Vietnam since 2017, closely follows recent diplomatic engagements of Vietnam with Western nations, notably the United States and Japan. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping embarked on a two-day trip to Vietnam, signaling Beijing's intent to solidify its influence in Southeast Asia. This visit, marking Xi's first to Vietnam since 2017, closely follows recent diplomatic engagements of Vietnam with Western nations, notably the United States and Japan. -
India and UK Aim to Finalize Trade Agreement by Next Year Amid Election Considerations
Last weekend, senior officials from the UK government visited India to discuss the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. While the UK's Department for Business and Trade and India's Trade Ministry have not officially commented on the matter, an official familiar with the negotiations told The Guardian last week that talks are ongoing, with both sides eager to conclude negotiations before their respective national elections. 
Last weekend, senior officials from the UK government visited India to discuss the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. While the UK's Department for Business and Trade and India's Trade Ministry have not officially commented on the matter, an official familiar with the negotiations told The Guardian last week that talks are ongoing, with both sides eager to conclude negotiations before their respective national elections. -
India's Supreme Court Upholds Revocation of Kashmir's Special Status
India's Supreme Court, in a crucial ruling on Monday, upheld the Narendra Modi government's 2019 decision to revoke the special autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), under Article 370 of the Indian constitution. This landmark verdict reaffirms the contentious move to integrate the disputed Himalayan region more closely with the rest of the country. 
India's Supreme Court, in a crucial ruling on Monday, upheld the Narendra Modi government's 2019 decision to revoke the special autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), under Article 370 of the Indian constitution. This landmark verdict reaffirms the contentious move to integrate the disputed Himalayan region more closely with the rest of the country.
