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Beijing Threatens Countermeasures Against Lithuania Amid Diplomatic Expulsions and Cable Sabotage Allegations

Beijing issued a stern warning to Lithuania on Monday (Dec 2), threatening "countermeasures" following the expulsion of three Chinese embassy staff. This diplomatic rift comes amid rising tensions over Lithuania's growing ties with Taiwan and the alleged involvement of a...
Alliance Files Impeachment Complaint Against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte

Alliance Files Impeachment Complaint Against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte

An alliance of civil society groups, religious leaders, and former government officials filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, citing allegations of grave misconduct and constitutional violations. The move escalates tensions in Philippine politics, already strained...
Gautam Adani

Gautam Adani Denies Bribery Allegations Amid Growing Scrutiny

Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani Group, addressed allegations for the first time on Saturday (November 30) that he and his associates were involved in a US$265 million bribery scheme to secure Indian power supply contracts. Speaking at an awards...
Lebanon Economic

Lebanon Tops Gallup’s Global Emotions Report as the Angriest Country in the World

Lebanon has been ranked as the angriest country in the world, according to Gallup’s 2024 Global Emotions Report. Nearly half (49%) of its population reported feeling angry, underscoring the emotional toll of its ongoing socio-political crises. This deeply negative sentiment...
Syrian Rebels Seize Control of Large Parts of Aleppo in Stunning Offensive

Syrian Rebels Seize Control of Large Parts of Aleppo in Stunning Offensive

Syrian opposition forces have captured much of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city, in a dramatic turn of events during a surprise military offensive. Verified video footage and eyewitness accounts confirm the rebel presence in key areas of the city, marking...
Thai Fishermen Detained in Myanmar Waters After Fatal Encounter: One Dead, 31 Captured

Thai Fishermen Detained in Myanmar Waters After Fatal Encounter: One Dead, 31 Captured

A maritime dispute escalates tensions between Thailand and Myanmar More than 30 crew members of Thai fishing boats were detained in Myanmar waters on Saturday, November 30, following a confrontation that left one fisherman dead. The incident underscores long-standing tensions...
Indian Airlines and Airports

Indian Airlines and Airports Grapple with Surge of Nearly 1,000 Hoax Bomb Threats in 2024

India's aviation sector has been rocked by an unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats, with airlines and airports receiving a staggering 999 such alerts between January 1 and November 14. This figure, nearly ten times the total number reported in...
Cyclone Fengal: Schools Shut, Evacuations Underway in South India

Cyclone Fengal: Schools Shut, Evacuations Underway in South India

Schools and colleges across southern India have been closed, and hundreds of people moved to storm shelters as Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall in Tamil Nadu later today. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the cyclone will...
US-Taiwan

US Approves $385 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Growing Tensions with China

In a move likely to provoke strong objections from Beijing, the United States has approved a proposed arms deal with Taiwan valued at $385 million. The package includes spare parts for fighter jets, radar systems, and communications equipment, according to...
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China’s Expanding Surveillance State: Xi Jinping’s Push to Curb Violence Amid Rising Public Anxiety

China was rocked earlier this month by its deadliest act of mass violence in nearly a decade. The car-ramming attack in Zhuhai city, which claimed 35 lives and injured dozens, marked a disturbing culmination of a year marred by violent...
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