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King Charles Delivers Starmer's Vision for UK Revival: Housing, Workers' Rights, and Green Energy
King Charles III, adorned with the diamond-studded Imperial State Crown and a crimson robe, delivered the first King's Speech of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration. King Charles III, adorned with the diamond-studded Imperial State Crown and a crimson robe, delivered the first King's Speech of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration. -
Six Foreign Nationals Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel, Thai PM Orders Urgent Probe Amid Poisoning Suspicions
The Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has ordered an urgent investigation after six foreign nationals were found dead at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday. The deceased include at least one American of Vietnamese descent, prompting concerns about the potential impact on Thailand's crucial tourism sector. The Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has ordered an urgent investigation after six foreign nationals were found dead at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday. The deceased include at least one American of Vietnamese descent, prompting concerns about the potential impact on Thailand's crucial tourism sector. -
High-Ranking North Korean Diplomat Defects to South Korea Amid Rising Tensions
In a significant blow to North Korea, Ri Il-kyu, a senior diplomat based in Cuba, defected to South Korea in November. This marks the highest-ranking defection since 2016 and comes at a time of increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. In a significant blow to North Korea, Ri Il-kyu, a senior diplomat based in Cuba, defected to South Korea in November. This marks the highest-ranking defection since 2016 and comes at a time of increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. -
Israeli Strikes Intensify Across Gaza, Leaving Over 60 Dead
Israeli forces have intensified their airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, leading to significant casualties and escalating the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Palestinian health officials reported that at least 60 people were killed in various strikes on southern and central Gaza on Tuesday. Israeli forces have intensified their airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, leading to significant casualties and escalating the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Palestinian health officials reported that at least 60 people were killed in various strikes on southern and central Gaza on Tuesday. -
Pakistan Moves to Ban Imran Khan's Party Amid Political Turmoil
In a significant escalation of Pakistan's ongoing political crisis, the government announced plans to ban the political party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and pursue treason charges against Khan himself. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar revealed the government's intentions on Monday, citing "proven" charges that PTI received illegal foreign funds and was involved in violent riots targeting military installations last year. In a significant escalation of Pakistan's ongoing political crisis, the government announced plans to ban the political party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and pursue treason charges against Khan himself. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar revealed the government's intentions on Monday, citing "proven" charges that PTI received illegal foreign funds and was involved in violent riots targeting military installations last year. -
Gaza Safe Zone Becomes Battlefield as Israel Targets Hamas Leadership
Israel launched new strikes on the Gaza Strip on Monday, increasing pressure on Hamas following a weekend attack that targeted the militant group's leadership and resulted in significant civilian casualties in a designated "safe zone." The strikes come amid a broader conflict that has already claimed thousands of lives and continues to displace countless residents. Israel launched new strikes on the Gaza Strip on Monday, increasing pressure on Hamas following a weekend attack that targeted the militant group's leadership and resulted in significant civilian casualties in a designated "safe zone." The strikes come amid a broader conflict that has already claimed thousands of lives and continues to displace countless residents. -
Israel Claims Hamas Commander Killed in Gaza Strike; Fate of Top Leader Mohammed Deif Uncertain
Israel announced on Sunday the death of a senior Hamas commander in southern Gaza. Rafe Salama, head of the Khan Younis brigade and a close associate of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, was killed in the targeted strike. Salama was identified as one of the key figures behind the October 7 attacks on Israel. Israel announced on Sunday the death of a senior Hamas commander in southern Gaza. Rafe Salama, head of the Khan Younis brigade and a close associate of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, was killed in the targeted strike. Salama was identified as one of the key figures behind the October 7 attacks on Israel. -
Gaza Airstrike Kills 90 Palestinians Amidst Hunt for Hamas Military Chief
An Israeli airstrike on Saturday resulted in the death of at least 90 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza, according to the enclave's health ministry. The attack, which targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, marks one of the deadliest incidents in Gaza in recent weeks. An Israeli airstrike on Saturday resulted in the death of at least 90 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza, according to the enclave's health ministry. The attack, which targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, marks one of the deadliest incidents in Gaza in recent weeks. -
Major Israeli Airstrike Targets Hamas Commander, Results in 71 Casualties
An Israeli airstrike targeted Hamas' elusive military chief, Mohammed Deif, in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least 71 people, according to local health officials. The strike, carried out within the densely populated coastal enclave, underscores the heightened tensions and ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas. An Israeli airstrike targeted Hamas' elusive military chief, Mohammed Deif, in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least 71 people, according to local health officials. The strike, carried out within the densely populated coastal enclave, underscores the heightened tensions and ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas. -
U.S. and Germany Thwart Russian Assassination Plot Against Rheinmetall CEO
The U.S. and Germany have successfully foiled a Russian plot to assassinate Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall AG, a major German arms manufacturer supplying Ukraine with military equipment. This development, reported by multiple U.S. and Western officials, underscores the lengths to which Moscow is willing to go in its covert operations against European defense industry leaders. The U.S. and Germany have successfully foiled a Russian plot to assassinate Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall AG, a major German arms manufacturer supplying Ukraine with military equipment. This development, reported by multiple U.S. and Western officials, underscores the lengths to which Moscow is willing to go in its covert operations against European defense industry leaders.