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Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza corridor as fragile ceasefire progresses

Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza corridor as fragile ceasefire progresses

Israeli forces have pulled back from the Netzarim Corridor, a crucial area that had separated the northern and southern parts of Gaza amid the current hostilities. This retreat represents an important move in the enforcement of the ceasefire accord between Israel and Hamas, even though the circumstances remain fragile as work to stabilize the area persists. The passageway, extending from the Gaza-Israel frontier to the Mediterranean coastline, had played a vital role in Israel's military tactics, limiting transit between the northern and southern segments of the strip. After the forces pulled out, hundreds of displaced Palestinians started moving back to…
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Trade tensions rise as China challenges new US tariffs

China Presenta Queja en la OMC Contra EE.UU. Por Aranceles en Medio de Conflicto ComercialChina Files WTO Complaint Against U.S. Over Tariffs Amid Trade DisputeAunque China ha presentado un desafío formal, los expertos en comercio advierten que es poco probable que Pekín consiga un fallo favorable debido a la actual incapacidad de la OMC para hacer cumplir las resoluciones de disputas. Un exfuncionario de la OMC indicó que el caso de China carece de "posibilidades de éxito" debido al mal funcionamiento actual del organismo de apelación de la organización.La Guerra Comercial y su Repercusión MundialThe Trade War and Its Global…
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Fire devastates Kantamanto market in Ghana, displacing thousands of traders

Fire devastates Kantamanto market in Ghana, displacing thousands of traders

A massive fire swept through the Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, on January 2, 2025, destroying hundreds of stalls and upending the livelihoods of thousands of traders. The market, one of the largest secondhand clothing hubs in the world, was engulfed in flames during the early morning hours, leaving behind widespread devastation but no reported injuries or fatalities. The Ghana National Fire Service announced on Friday that the blaze had been fully extinguished and that investigations were underway to determine its cause. Videos shared by the fire service on social media showed large sections of the market consumed by roaring…
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French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders, marking first high-level EU visit since Assad’s fall

French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders, marking first high-level EU visit since Assad’s fall

In a historic visit, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock traveled to Syria to meet with the country’s transitional leaders, signaling a new phase in relations between Syria and the European Union. This marks the first such visit by EU officials since the regime of Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December. The ministers met with Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, in the capital Damascus. Sharaa’s group, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led the rebellion that brought an end to Assad’s authoritarian rule. In recent years, HTS has distanced itself…
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Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows

Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned that his country may retaliate against Ukraine following Kyiv’s decision to halt the transit of Russian gas through its territory. The move has escalated tensions between the two neighbors and added a new dimension to the already fraught relationship between Ukraine and some European Union member states. In a video message posted on Facebook on Thursday, Fico accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of “sabotage” after Ukraine followed through on its New Year’s Day promise to stop Russian gas flows to Europe. The decision marked the expiration of a key transit deal with Moscow,…
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Rolando Rodríguez corruption case

Corruption case developments: Rolando Rodríguez’s role under scrutiny

Panamanian journalist Rolando Rodríguez has been called by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office of the Attorney General's Office (PGN) regarding a corruption case in public procurement. This call is a step in an investigation aimed at uncovering the source of information that, over the past months, has alarmed public opinion yet lacks solid evidence to validate it.Earlier allegations against Rolando RodriguezRodriguez is recognized for sharing contentious information, often charged with misrepresentation or relying on "fake news" regarding public figures. As a result, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has demanded that the journalist clarify the source of his articles.The “Triple R” group and…
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Montenegro mourns after gunman kills 12 in one of the nation’s worst mass shootings

Montenegro mourns after gunman kills 12 in one of the nation’s worst mass shootings

A quiet New Year in the small town of Cetinje, Montenegro, was shattered when a gunman went on a deadly rampage, killing 12 people, including two children, before succumbing to self-inflicted injuries early Thursday. The tragedy, one of the worst mass killings in Montenegro’s history, has left the Balkan nation in shock and mourning. The attacker, identified by police as 45-year-old Aleksandar Aco Martinovic, began his spree on Wednesday afternoon following a brawl at a local restaurant. According to authorities, Martinovic killed four people at the restaurant before moving to three other locations, where he shot and killed eight more,…
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Ecuador detains 16 air force members over disappearance and deaths of four children

Ecuador detains 16 air force members over disappearance and deaths of four children

Ecuador has been shaken by a tragic case involving the disappearance and deaths of four children, leading to the detention of 16 air force members accused of involvement. The charred remains of the children, aged 11 to 15, were found weeks after they were reportedly forced into a military patrol car. The case has sparked national outrage and protests, tarnishing the image of the armed forces amidst an ongoing crackdown on violent criminal groups under President Daniel Noboa. The children—Saúl Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josué and Ismael Arroyo—were last seen on December 8 in Guayas province after playing soccer.…
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China-backed hackers breach US Treasury workstations in ‘major incident’

China-backed hackers breach US Treasury workstations in ‘major incident’

The US Treasury Department has revealed that hackers, allegedly backed by the Chinese government, infiltrated its workstations in what officials are calling a “major cybersecurity incident.” The breach, which the department disclosed to lawmakers on Monday, involved the use of a stolen security key to access certain Treasury systems and unclassified documents. According to a letter reviewed by CNN, the Treasury was notified of the intrusion on December 8 by BeyondTrust, a third-party software service provider. The hackers reportedly exploited the stolen key to override security measures and remotely access several departmental workstations. Aditi Hardikar, the Treasury’s assistant secretary for…
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South Korean president faces arrest warrant amid deepening political crisis

South Korean president faces arrest warrant amid deepening political crisis

South Korea’s embattled president, Yoon Suk Yeol, now faces an arrest warrant issued by a Seoul court on Tuesday, marking the first time in the country’s history that a sitting president has been subject to such legal action. Yoon, who plunged the nation into turmoil with his surprise declaration of martial law on December 3, has been stripped of his presidential powers following his impeachment earlier this month. The Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant on allegations of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion, charges that carry severe penalties, including life imprisonment or even the death penalty. The…
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