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Pakistan media experienced surge in violence, suppression in 2024
At least a dozen journalists were killed in Pakistan in the past year, and others were detained for their coverage
NATO chief aims to put Ukraine in position of strength for peace talks with Russia
But Mark Rutte appeared frustrated at growing speculation in NATO capitals about when those peace talks might start and whether European peacekeepers would be involved
Will the U.S. Supreme Court save TikTok?
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a bid by TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance to block a law forcing the sale of the video app or face a ban. The Biden Administration argued the law was meant to address national security concerns. TikTok and ByteDance asked the Supreme Court to pause the law which forced the sale by January 19th, arguing it violates the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment protections. What are the U.S. government’s national security concerns. VOA...
More than 2 million Nigerians kidnapped in one year, survey finds
Most were done for ransom demands, with $1.42 billion paid to kidnappers
South Sudan set to hold elections in 2026, but will it be ready?
The vote was set for this month but was delayed for further preparations
Thailand joins other Asia nations in battle against cheap Chinese imports
Cheap low-quality Chinese products that are flooding markets across region are also raising concerns about how they are undercutting local businesses, experts say
Manhattan man pleads guilty to helping establish secret Chinese police station in New York City
Prosecutors say Chen Jinping helped with basic services but also aided Chinese government
Sanctioned by China, Rubio confident in engaging Beijing as US top diplomat
Rubio and Blinken had a ‘good, constructive and substantive’ face-to-face conversation Wednesday, said the State Department
Pakistani village grapples with loss after migrant boat capsizes off Greece
According to the embassy in Athens, three boats carrying 175 illegal migrants of different nationalities including Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Egyptians and Sudanese, capsized off the Greek coast
Winter brings new challenges to residents of Ukraine's Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, the front line constantly shifts, and nearby cities increasingly suffer from Russia’s shelling. Some 7 kilometers from the contact line, Kostyantynivka residents face regular disruptions in heating fuel. Anna Kosstutschenko has the story.
US Federal Reserve cuts key loan rate by quarter-point
The board also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned
Future uncertain for Syria's Kurds amid potential Turkish offensive
Turkish officials remain steadfast in their desire to thwart Kurdish autonomy in Syria, as Ankara masses troops on border; future US support remains unclear
US cyber watchdog seeks switch to encrypted apps following 'Salt Typhoon' hacks
End-to-end encryption aims to make data unreadable by anyone except its sender and its recipient
Bird flu spillover to other species poses global health threat, experts warn
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been reported in 108 countries and territories over five continents in the last three years
December 18, 2024
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Simmering tensions in Balkans open new opportunity for Turkey
Erdogan works to carve a bigger role in the region as Russia is distracted by its prolonged war in Ukraine
Top US Senate Republican urges Supreme Court to reject TikTok appeal
Mitch McConnell calls it a ‘litigation play’ looking for a ‘stay of execution’
US repatriates 3 Guantanamo detainees, one held 17 years without charge
The Pentagon said it sent two Malaysian men and a Kenyan back to their home countries