Twelve hostages released from Gaza by Hamas, says Thai PM (inews.co.uk)
From Dec. 1, citizens of five European countries and Malaysia can enter China without a visa (apnews.com)
How did Turkey get the title of "Sick Man of Europe"? (www.geopolitize.com)
The Ottoman Empire, historically and colloquially known as the Turkish Empire, was an empire that used to rule much of Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa between the 14th and early days of the 20th century until it broke into pieces after the end of the First World War....
No ‘unusual’ virus behind rising Pneumonia cases China has clarified, reveals WHO (www.firstpost.com)
Switzerland moves to ban Hamas and supports Israel's self-defence (www.euronews.com)
Number of Palestinians killed is ‘truly unbearable’, says Spanish PM (www.theguardian.com)
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A23a: World's biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years (www.bbc.com)
The world’s biggest iceberg is on the move after more than 30 years being stuck to the ocean floor. The iceberg, called A23a, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986. But it swiftly grounded in the Weddell Sea, becoming, essentially, an ice island. At almost 4,000 sq km (1,500 sq miles) in area, it’s more than twice the...
China tells WHO it has no 'unusual or novel diseases' amid spike in illness among children (www.abc.net.au)
The data showed an increase in hospital admissions of children due to diseases including bacterial infection, RSV, influenza and common cold viruses since October....
More than 1 million gallons of oil leaks into Gulf of Mexico, potentially putting endangered species at risk (www.cbsnews.com)
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Geert Wilders' victory in Netherlands election spooks Europe (www.bbc.com)
The unexpectedly meaty win for controversial, hard-right politician Geert Wilders in Wednesday’s general election in the Netherlands set international headlines on fire....
Mixed emotions as first group of Israeli hostages return from Gaza (www.reuters.com)
UN climate meetings organized in a way that benefits richer, larger countries: Study (phys.org)
A23a: World's biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years (www.bbc.co.uk)
The world’s biggest iceberg is on the move after more than 30 years being stuck to the ocean floor....
'Dublin is safe' says Irish PM Varadkar after 34 arrested in riots (www.reuters.com)
Report critical of big four consultancies was censored by Australian government agency, academic claims (www.theguardian.com)
Paris aims to drive out large SUVs by increasing parking fees (www.reuters.com)
Amazon hit by strikes, protests across Europe during Black Friday [Nov 24 2023 | Reuters] (www.reuters.com)
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US warship shoots down attack drones over the Red Sea (www.cnn.com)
A US warship shot down “multiple one-way attack drones” launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on Thursday morning local time, according to the United States Central Command....
Oscar Pistorius, Paralympian convicted of murder, to be released on parole (www.npr.org)
Hamas frees 24 hostages from Gaza on first day of truce (www.reuters.com)
Pakistan seeks BRICS membership, turns to Russia for support (www.livemint.com)
Shell to face human rights claims in UK over chronic oil pollution in Niger delta (www.theguardian.com)
Russia Facing 'Mass Casualties' from Ukrainian Strikes Behind Lines, UK Ministry Says (www.voanews.com)
Riots erupt in Dublin after children stabbed (www.reuters.com)
Philippines' South China Sea patrols with US within its rights -security adviser (www.reuters.com)
The Philippines’ joint patrols with the United States in the South China Sea are within Manila’s rights, and it will continue to support a free and open Indo-Pacific, its national security adviser said on Friday....
