Kosovo's Prime Minister Kurti set for second term after decisive election win
• Dec 28, 2025, 11:11 PM
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Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti looked poised to secure another term on Sunday after his Self-Determination party won a snap parliamentary election by a wide margin, preliminary results showed, ending months of political deadlock in the Balkan country.
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China launches military drills simulating blockade of Taiwan ports
• 11:41 AM
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China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on December 29 that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports. The decision follows a bumper round of arms sales to Taipei by the United States, Taiwan's main security backer. For
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Myanmar pro-military party claims win in controversial election
• 11:39 AM
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Myanmar's dominant pro-military party claimed an overwhelming victory in the first phase of the elections after democracy watchdogs warned the junta-run poll would entrench military rule. The election win will be a way for the ruling junta, in power afte
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People are 'looking for more meaningful tourism'
• 11:09 AM
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Paris and Barcelona are some of the cities which were the most visited in the world this year. But with 2026 starting soon, what will travelling look like in the year to come? With films and TV series like The White Lotus creating new travelling trends,
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Ukraine talks: Peace plan '90% agreed' as Trump hosts Zelensky
• 10:54 AM
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US President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida to discuss a draft peace framework aimed at ending Russia’s war. Ukraine is seeking long-term US security guarantees, with Zelensky saying he has asked Trump for commitmen
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Thorny questions remain despite positive meeting reports from Trump and Zelensky
• 10:14 AM
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US President Donald Turmp and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky both reported progress on two of the most contentious issues regarding a peace deal in Ukraine: security guarantees for the country and the division of the eastern Donbas region, which Ru
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Winter rains flood camps, worsening living conditions for displaced Gazans
• 10:13 AM
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Rain lashed the Gaza Strip, flooding makeshift encampments with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by the two-year war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use. The flooding came as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travell
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E-commerce giant Coupang offers €1 billion compensation scheme after massive data breach
• 10:12 AM
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Over a month after announcing a massive data breach affecting 34 million of its users, South Korean e-commerce company Coupang announced this Monday it would offer 1.69 trillion won in compensation (around €1 billion) to customers in the form of vouchers
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Thailand's army says Cambodia violated truce with more than 250 drones
• 9:46 AM
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Thailand's army on Monday accused Cambodia of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached following weeks of deadly border clashes, after "more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying from the Cambodian side, intruding int
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Myanmar's pro-military party 'winning a majority' in junta-run poll, official says
• 8:23 AM
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Myanmar's dominant pro-military party is "winning a majority" in the first phase of junta-run elections, a party source said on Monday, after democracy watchdogs warned the poll would entrench military rule. The vote has been widely condemned for its sta
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Netanyahu and Trump to meet in Florida to discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire
• 8:13 AM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will meet in Florida on Monday to discuss the next stage of the fragile Gaza truce plan. Under the second phase of the ceasefire, Israel is due to withdraw from its positions in Gaza
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After 2025 recognition of a Palestinian state, what's next ?
• 6:21 AM
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The recognition of the State of Palestine by several Western countries in September, at France’s initiative, stood out as one of the key diplomatic moments of 2025. Largely symbolic for Palestinians, the move raised questions about whether it could break
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Live: Russia agrees with Trump that Ukraine talks are in their final stages
• 6:19 AM
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The Kremlin on Monday said it agreed with US President Donald Trump that talks to end the Ukraine war were in their final stages. The news came after President Emmanuel Macron announced that allies of Kyiv would discuss security guarantees for Ukraine in
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Achraf Hakimi to return to action in Morocco's final AFCON group stage match
• 6:14 AM
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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is set to return to action for his team's final AFCON group stage match against Zambia, having recovered from an ankle injury that sidelined him for nearly two months.
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Kim oversees cruise missile launch as North Korea touts nuclear readiness
• 3:48 AM
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles on Sunday, state media said, as Pyongyang stepped up military activity it says is aimed at reinforcing its nuclear deterrent amid what it calls growing security th
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China conducts large-scale Taiwan drills amid rising tensions
• 3:24 AM
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China mobilised army, naval, air force and artillery units around Taiwan on Monday for its "Justice Mission 2025" exercises. Taipei responded by deploying troops to rehearse repelling a potential Chinese attack, underscoring the island's commitment to de
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