With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

Jan 9, 2025

In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said ‘a new chapter’ would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said

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Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD

Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD

Jan 9, 2025

Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party as mainstream.Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party

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Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic

Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic

Jan 9, 2025

The Russian president celebrated his 50th birthday at a winery in Moldova. After the invasion of Ukraine, it moved the bottles he was given away from public view.The Russian president celebrated his 50th birthday at a winery in Moldova. After the invasion of

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Who Is Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Leader on a Path to Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister?

Who Is Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Leader on a Path to Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister?

Jan 9, 2025

Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election.Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election. 

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U.S. Saw an Opportunity While It Pushed to Arm Ukraine

U.S. Saw an Opportunity While It Pushed to Arm Ukraine

Jan 9, 2025

The White House seized a rare chance to undermine Russia and build up regional allies as it built a coalition to support the Ukrainians.The White House seized a rare chance to undermine Russia and build up regional allies as it built a coalition

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King Faisal Prize announces winners for 2025

Jan 9, 2025

RIYADH: The King Faisal Prize 2025 laureates were announced at a ceremony in Riyadh on Wednesday night. Two King Saud University professors, a Canadian scientist who achieved a breakthrough in cellular therapy and a Japanese scientist doing pioneering work in carbon nanotubes were

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Warning of thunderstorms and flash floods in Saudi Arabia for next 4 days

Jan 9, 2025

RIYADH: Residents of Saudi Arabia were warned on Wednesday that the country could be hit by thunderstorms and flash floods between now and Sunday. The General Directorate of Civil Defense advised people to remain sheltered and stay away from canyons. Many regions can

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Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria

Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria

Jan 9, 2025

For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in

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South Korean Colonel Who Accused President of Whitewash Is Acquitted

South Korean Colonel Who Accused President of Whitewash Is Acquitted

Jan 9, 2025

The case, involving an inquiry into a marine’s death, had stoked political tensions long before President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment last month.The case, involving an inquiry into a marine’s death, had stoked political tensions long before President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment last month. 

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Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Problem and an Opportunity

Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Problem and an Opportunity

Jan 9, 2025

Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West.Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says

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