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Rami Khouri, comments on Trump saying that “all hell” will break loose if Hamas doesn’t release Israeli captives.

Hugo Drochon, talks about the death of French far-right politician, Jean-Marie Le Pen

News Chad say military foiled armed assault on presidential complex, 19 killed The attack came just hours after China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with government officials in the capital N’Djamena Chadian soldiers parade through N’Djamena on May 9, 2021 [Djimet Wiche/AFP] Published On 9 Jan 20259 Jan 2025 At least 19 people have been…

Japanese crime boss admits to conspiring to sell nuclear material to Iran Takeshi Ebisawa faces a maximum punishment of life in prison after pleading guilty to six counts in a Manhattan court. Takeshi Ebisawa poses with a rocket launcher during a meeting with an informant and two undercover Danish police officers at a warehouse in…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,050 Here are the key developments on the 1,050th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Video Duration 01 minutes 48 seconds play-arrow 01:48 Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: At least 13 people killed and dozens injured Published On 9 Jan 20259 Jan 2025 Here is the situation on…

Brazil marks the anniversary of the January 8 attack on its capital President Lula attended the event to denounce the ‘coup’ against him, led by supporters of his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife Rosangela da Silva attend a ceremony in Brasilia, Brazil, on January 8, 2025 [Luis…

As Trump talks up trade war with China, fears rise for rare earths supply Beijing dominates the production of critical elements used in the production of electronics, vehicles and weapons. The MP Materials rare earth open-pit mine in Mountain Pass, California, the United States, on January 30, 2020 [Steve Marcus/Reuters] By Erin HalePublished On 9 Jan…

Barcelona defeat Athletic without Olmo to reach Spanish Super Cup final Barcelona reach the final of the Spanish Super Cup with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao in Saudi Arabia. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring during the Spanish Super Cup semifinal match [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo] Published On 8 Jan 20258 Jan 2025 Young starlets…

Industry groups sue over Biden ban on medical debt in credit reports Consumer watchdog said new rule would lead to rising credit scores and an additional 22,000 low-cost mortgages annually. Republicans in Congress have demanded that outgoing President Joe Biden’s financial regulators stop issuing new rules as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office [File: Jacquelyn Martin/AP…

Russian strike kills 13 in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia The attack came hours after Ukraine’s military struck a depot deep inside Russia. Firefighters work at the site of an administrative building damaged by Russian air and missile strikes, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine on January 8, 2025 [Reuters] Published On 8 Jan 20258 Jan…