Venus Williams’ journey to make history at the Australian Open continues, even after a tough three-set loss to Magda Linette at the Auckland Classic on Tuesday. The 45-year-old American tennis legend showed flashes of her signature skill, winning a set but ultimately falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to the 52nd-ranked Polish player. Fans gave Williams a […]
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Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s former finance and foreign affairs minister, announced yesterday that she will step down from Parliament in Ottawa to serve as an economic advisor to Ukraine. Of Ukrainian heritage, Freeland has previously served as the Canadian prime minister’s special representative for Ukraine’s reconstruction, bringing years of political leadership experience to the role. “Ukraine […]
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In a bold move that has caught international attention, former President Donald Trump expressed his intent to allow American oil companies to return to Venezuela following a US military operation targeting Nicolás Maduro. The aim: to access the South American nation’s staggering oil reserves. Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world, totaling […]
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Denmark has delivered a firm warning to the United States over Greenland, following remarks by President Donald Trump suggesting he might pursue control over the mineral-rich Arctic territory. Copenhagen made it clear that any attempt to take Greenland by force would undermine more than eight decades of NATO-backed transatlantic security ties. The tensions come as […]
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The Cuban government has strongly condemned a US operation in Venezuela that resulted in the deaths of 32 Cuban nationals, all reportedly members of Cuba’s armed forces and intelligence services, during an attempt to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In an official statement released on Sunday, Havana expressed profound grief and announced two days of […]
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Russian nuclear-capable bombers recently conducted a “scheduled” flight over the Norwegian and Barents Seas, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed. During parts of the journey, the long-range bombers were escorted by fighter jets from other countries, highlighting ongoing military vigilance in the region. The ministry identified the aircraft as Tu-95MS strategic bombers and missile carriers, emphasizing […]
Continue ReadingCzech President Petr Pavel formally appointed a new government on Monday, ushering Andrej Babiš back into the role of prime minister following his victory in the October parliamentary elections. Babiš, a 71-year-old billionaire and leader of the populist ANO party, returns to power after spending four years in opposition. His comeback marks a significant shift […]
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South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC), the historic party that led the country to freedom under Nelson Mandela, is confronting a critical moment in its journey. Plagued by corruption scandals, governance challenges, and ongoing racial inequality, the party has pledged to implement deep reforms to regain public trust. Once dominant, the ANC lost its parliamentary […]
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Sri Lanka faces a harsh setback in its fragile economic recovery as Cyclone Ditwah leaves a trail of destruction across homes, roads, and vital farmland. Officials warn that rebuilding the nation could cost up to $7 billion, putting millions of families at risk of falling deeper into poverty. The island nation, still grappling with its […]
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A historic moment unfolded on Thursday as a United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, marking the first-ever visit by the Council to the country. The visit comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to state news agency SANA, the delegation crossed into Syria via […]
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