Qatar, in an effort to calm tensions in the Middle East, announced it is in communication with both Iran and the U.S. in an effort to ease their ongoing differences and ease tensions. Qatar has played an instrumental role as mediator during various regional conflicts and this announcement shows its intent of serving as a...
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Saudi-Backed Government Forces Gain Control Over Multiple Cities in Southern Yemen
Saudi-backed government forces have made major advances against militant forces in southern Yemen, marking an important turn in their long-running conflict. Military and government officials confirmed these gains by saying their operations aimed to restore state authority and secure key transport routes after weeks of intensified clashes. Officials associated with Yemen’s internationally recognized government reported...
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Swiss Open Criminal Case Filed Against Managers of Ski Resort Bar Following Deadly Fire
Authorities in Switzerland announced on 4 November they are conducting a criminal probe against the managers of a ski resort bar following a fatal fire that claimed multiple lives and injured multiple others, officials announced. Prosecutors intend to determine if safety violations or negligence contributed to the blaze which broke out during peak winter season...
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China’s hydropower megaproject remains highly secretive.
China has embarked upon one of the most ambitious and controversial infrastructure endeavors ever undertaken – an immense hydropower mega-project on the Tibetan Plateau that is garnering global attention due to both its scale and opacity. The Medog Hydropower Station planned on Yarlung Tsangpo River (commonly referred to downstream as Brahmaputra), will become world’s largest...
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Newcastle Will Host Chelsea Before Seven More Matches in Premier League
The Premier League returns with an action-packed matchday schedule, starting off with Newcastle United hosting Chelsea at St James’ Park before seven more fixtures take place across England. As this season enters a crucial stage, this clash on Tyneside could prove decisive and have lasting repercussions at both ends of the table. Newcastle are looking...
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Saudi Arabia Announces Elimination of Iqama Fees for Foreign Workers in Licensed Industries
Saudi Arabia recently made headlines when it announced abolition of Iqama fees for expatriate workers employed in certain licensed industries, signaling an important policy shift aimed at supporting economic growth and increasing labor market efficiency. This move comes as part of its larger effort to improve its investment climate while aligning workforce regulations with long-term...
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Russia Likely Views Asset Confiscation as Financial War with EU
Analysts and officials predict that Russia would interpret any move by the European Union to seize frozen Russian state assets as an act of “financial war,” further straining an already tenuous relationship between Moscow and Brussels. At stake are billions in Russian central bank reserves as well as state-linked assets frozen since the start of...
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How Can Ukraine Reconcile Ties with China After Russia’s War?
Ukraine faces an enormous diplomatic challenge as it attempts to repair relations with China after years of strain caused by Russia’s war. Before the conflict began, Kyiv and Beijing enjoyed growing economic ties, particularly trade, agriculture and infrastructure development. However, China’s close ties to Russia as well as its inaction during Russia’s civil war has...
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Will There Be a Ceasefire Agreement Soon?
As Russia-Ukraine hostilities continue into another year, renewed discussions regarding a ceasefire have raised cautious hopes among diplomats and civilians alike. No formal agreement has yet been announced; however recent diplomatic signals, backchannel talks, and changing battlefield dynamics have caused analysts to speculate whether an end of hostilities might be near or if peace remains...
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Pakistan Issues “Super Flu” Advisories to Warn of Winter Surge as Cases Soar
Pakistan’s health authorities issued a nationwide advisory warning of an expected spike in so-called “super flu” cases as winter intensifies and hospitals record rising respiratory infection rates. Citizens are advised to take preventative steps against potential outbreaks as colder temperatures, air pollution and seasonal gatherings provide ideal environments for viral illnesses to quickly spread through...