Category: Politics
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Tragic Friendly Fire Incident: US Navy Pilots Shot Down Amidst Tensions with Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
Source: 9 NEWS In a tragic incident of friendly fire, two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea, the US military reported on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The shootdown, the most severe in over a year, occurred amidst the US targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Both pilots survived the incident, having successfully ejected…
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Averting the Precipice: US Congress Clears Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown
Source: 9 NEWS December 21, 2024 A government shutdown was averted as the US Congress cleared a funding bill that is now headed to President Biden for approval. The Senate, under the threat of a looming shutdown deadline, expedited the final passage of a bipartisan plan on Saturday. This plan will ensure temporary funding for…
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Tragic Death of Young Footballer Sparks Manhunt: A Family’s Heartbreak this Holiday Season
Source: 9 NEWS In a tragic incident north of Brisbane, a 23-year-old woman was chased, assaulted, and fatally shot, sparking a manhunt for two suspects. The victim, Chloe Jade Mason, was described by her family as a strong, beautiful woman and an accomplished footballer. She was also remembered as an “incredible aunt” and “loyal sister”…
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Embracing the Dawn of Darkness: Celebrating Winter Solstice at Stonehenge
Source: 9 NEWS Thousands Gather to Welcome Winter Solstice at Stonehenge Dec 22, 2024 Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids, and those seeking the promise of spring congregated at the historic Stonehenge monument to mark the dawn of the shortest day of the year this Saturday. Despite the low winter cloud obscuring the sun, the crowd…
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Decades-Long Dictatorship Ends: A New Dawn for Displaced Syrians Worldwide
Source: Getty Images In a monumental moment for Syrians, President Bashar al-Assad’s decades-long rule ended on December 8, sending waves of joy and relief among the millions of forcibly displaced Syrians across the globe. The event was celebrated extensively on social media, where these refugees shared their reactions and hopes for the future of their…
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Australia passes law banning under-16s from social media
Children and teens under 16 may soon face a social media ban as the government moves forward with new legislation. Initially planning to implement restrictions by the year’s end, the government had delayed specifying an age limit until testing verification technology. However, it has now confirmed the age cut-off will be 16. Prime Minister Anthony…
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IDF says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Beirut strike
The IDF announced that Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist group, Hezbollah has been killed. UPDATE Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its leader and co-founder, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. In a statement released on Saturday, the group announced that Nasrallah “has joined…
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Hezbollah Pager Explosions: Covert Attack in Lebanon and Syria Linked to Israeli Defense
Hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah militants exploded almost simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people, including an eight-year-old girl, and injuring several thousand others. Hezbollah, a militant group with a long history of aggression toward Israel, swiftly accused Israel of orchestrating the attack, which appears to have been a highly sophisticated,…
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Historic Prisoner Swap Secures Release of Three Americans from Russia
After months of intricate negotiations involving more than six countries and two dozen prisoners, the Biden administration announced on Thursday the successful release of three American citizens from Russia. Among those freed are Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine veteran Paul Whelan, and Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva. The three are expected to return…