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Swatch prevails in Malaysian lawsuit concerning watches deemed to have LGBTQ+ themes by the government.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A Malaysian court ruled in favor of Swiss watchmaker Swatch on Monday, determining that the government must return 172 seized Swatch watches. The watches were confiscated last year,...

Internet mogul Kim Dotcom experiences a significant stroke, as reported on his X account.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Kim Dotcom, the internet entrepreneur currently battling deportation from New Zealand to the United States regarding his file-sharing platform Megaupload, has reportedly experienced a “serious stroke,” according to...

GOP rebuts Democrats’ assertions labeling Trump’s intelligence selection Gabbard as ‘compromised’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On Sunday, Republican senators responded to Democratic critiques regarding Tulsi Gabbard, who has been nominated by Donald Trump to head U.S. intelligence operations, amidst concerns over her perceived...

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Israeli airstrike targets Lebanese military base, resulting in one death and injuring 18 personnel.

BEIRUT — A recent Israeli airstrike targeting a Lebanese army facility resulted in the death of one soldier and injuries to 18 others, as...

Uruguay’s previously uneventful election has turned into a tight race in the presidential runoff.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — On Sunday, Uruguayans will head to the polls for a decisive second round of presidential voting. This...

Key details on the recent funding agreement reached by nations during UN climate discussions

BAKU, Azerbaijan — In the early hours of Sunday, nations across the globe found common ground at the United Nations climate conference, agreeing on...

Mexico amends its regulations and eliminates Chinese components to protect the US-Canada trade agreement.

MEXICO CITY — In recent times, Mexico has faced significant criticism for supposedly acting as a route for Chinese components and products entering North...

Physician involved in Turkey’s neonatal mortality case claims he was a ‘reliable’ doctor.

ISTANBUL — A Turkish doctor accused of leading a fraudulent scheme linked to the deaths of ten newborns defended himself in an Istanbul court...

Laos officials vow to ensure accountability in alcohol poisoning incident that resulted in the deaths of 6 travelers.

VANG VIENG, Laos — On Saturday, the Laotian government officially confirmed a tragic incident of mass poisoning that resulted in the deaths of at...

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UN Specialist: Myanmar’s struggling military escalates assaults featuring beheadings, sexual violence, and torture.

UNITED NATIONS — The military leadership in Myanmar is significantly escalating its assault on villages that have been taken over by opposition groups, resulting...

UK security agency’s dismissal of lawsuit from Ariana Grande concert bombing survivors is upheld

LONDON — A special tribunal has dismissed a legal claim involving over 300 survivors of the 2017 bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in...

Middle East update: UN indicates intense confrontations between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces engaged in intense combat with Hezbollah fighters in various regions of southern Lebanon on Friday, including a coastal town that hosts the...

Merkel expresses regret over Trump’s return and reminisces about their uncomfortable handshake absence

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her feelings of “sorrow” regarding Donald Trump's return to political prominence, discussing the challenges his leadership poses to...

Ukraine’s legislature suspends meeting following Russia’s missile launch.

KYIV, Ukraine — On Friday, Ukraine's parliament decided to cancel a scheduled session amid heightened security measures following the recent deployment of a new...

Adani Group’s stock sees rebound amidst concerns over US bribery and fraud allegations

NEW DELHI — Gautam Adani, a prominent Indian tycoon and one of Asia's wealthiest individuals, is now facing significant challenges following an indictment by...

Israeli PM Among Select Leaders Facing Accusations of Crimes Against Humanity

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made a significant ruling by issuing arrest warrants for the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, along with...

Putin showcases Russia’s latest missile and issues a threatening message to NATO.

A recent launch of a new ballistic missile by Russia has targeted a military-industrial site in Dnipro, Ukraine, signaling a direct message to NATO....

Bank allocates substantial loans to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Truist Financial Corporation has revealed its commitment to help individuals, businesses, and local governments recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North...

UK and France launch investigation into bribery and corruption involving Thales, a French defense contractor.

British and French law enforcement agencies have initiated an investigation into the defense company Thales, based in France, amid allegations of bribery and corruption....

New Yorker sentenced to a decade in prison for threatening to attack a synagogue

A man from New York has received a 10-year prison sentence for his possession of a firearm intended for a premeditated attack, which he...

Ursula Haverbeck, 96, influential German far-right figure known for Holocaust denial, passes away.

Ursula Haverbeck, a notable figure in Germany’s far-right movement, passed away at the age of 96. Her lawyer confirmed her death on Thursday, revealing...

Thai court throws out activist’s case against Israeli spyware firm due to insufficient evidence

BANGKOK — A Thai court dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday filed by a pro-democracy activist who accused an Israeli technology company of employing spyware...

Palestinian authorities report that the number of fatalities in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas conflict has exceeded 44,000.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — According to local health authorities, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, now spanning 13 months, has resulted in...

Draft agreement from UN climate talks leaves uncertainty regarding climate financing for developing countries

BAKU, Azerbaijan — A new draft document unveiled early Thursday, which will underpin any potential agreement at the United Nations climate negotiations regarding financial...

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