Omesh Abeysekera
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Ceasefire Declared in Aleppo After Deadly Clashes Leave 22 Dead
Kurdish-led fighters have agreed to halt hostilities in Aleppo following days of intense battles that killed at least 22 people and displaced thousands.
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Trump’s Greenland Gambit Sparks Global Alarm
Critics argue the move disregards Greenland’s autonomy and Denmark’s sovereignty, while sidelining Indigenous communities.
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Kanpur Horror Sparks Police Shake-Up
A schoolgirl in Kanpur was gangraped, leading to the arrest of a local YouTuber accused of involvement.
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U.S. Tightens Grip on Venezuela’s Oil
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela will hand over 30–50 million barrels of oil currently locked in storage due to sanctions.
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U.S. Retreats from Global Institutions
Trump declared that the U.S. will no longer participate in a wide range of UN agencies, treaties, and international forums, citing “American sovereignty first.”
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Beijing’s Mediation Ambitions Collide with US Power in Maduro Seizure
US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has become a litmus test for China’s growing diplomatic ambitions.
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Trump Brandishes ‘Make Iran Great Again’ Hat Amid Maduro Abduction Fallout
Iran “will not give in to the enemy,” framing Trump’s actions as proof of US hostility.
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Russia/Ukraine War: Fresh Strikes Hit Kyiv, 2 Civilians Killed
Local authorities confirmed two deaths and multiple injuries after residential areas were struck.
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Canada Eyes Arctic Security Amid Talk of a New ‘Cold’ War
Canada is moving to reinforce its Arctic defenses as global competition intensifies in the polar region.
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Venezuela’s Maduro to Face US Court
Maduro is set to appear in a US court after being seized in a dramatic military operation.
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Trump’s Abduction of Maduro Sparks Fears of Wider Conflict with Iran
Donald Trump’s decision to abduct Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has reverberated far beyond Latin America.
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Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Makes First Public Visit to State Mausoleum, Fuels Succession Speculation
Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, made her first public visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
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Swiss Ski Resort Inferno Claims 40 Lives, Injures 115
A devastating blaze tore through a popular bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve.
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China’s Factory Activity Breaks Record Slump on Festive Stockpiling
modest rebound in factory output, driven largely by stockpiling ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations.
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Thieves Drill Into German Bank Vault, Steal Tens of Millions
a daring heist in which thieves drilled into a bank vault and escaped with tens of millions of euros in cash and valuables.
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UAE to Withdraw Forces from Yemen Amid Rising Pressure
United Arab Emirates announced plans to pull its forces out of Yemen following renewed calls for withdrawal
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Russia Launches Three Iranian Satellites into Orbit
Paya weighs 150 kg, the heaviest satellite Iran has ever deployed
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China Fires Rockets Toward Taiwan in Blockade War Games
Chinese forces fired multiple rockets into waters near Taiwan, framing the drills as a rehearsal for a full blockade.
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Uttarakhand Road Mishap, Bus Falls into Gorge, 6 Dead, Several Injured
Six passengers lost their lives in the crash, while many sustained serious injuries
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Trump Warns Hamas, Threatens Iran After Netanyahu Talks
Donald Trump issued sharp warnings to Hamas and Iran following high-profile talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
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AI Boom Creates More Than 50 New Billionaires in 2025
explosive growth of artificial intelligence in 2025 minted over 50 new billionaires worldwide, according to a report highlighted by Gizmodo
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U.S. Launches Strikes Against Islamic State in Nigeria After Attacks on Christians
United States military has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Nigeria, responding to a series of deadly assaults on Christian communities in the country’s northeast.
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Rabies Scare in Uttar Pradesh: Funeral Raita Sparks Panic, 200 Seek Shots
A funeral feast in Uttar Pradesh has triggered widespread panic after it was discovered that raita served to mourners was made using milk from a buffalo bitten by a rabid dog.
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China Launches War Games Around Taiwan as Island Vows to Defend Democracy
The war games follow recent U.S. congressional visits to Taipei and expanded security cooperation between Taiwan and Western allies.
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Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
The meeting comes amid continued Russian strikes on Kyiv, underscoring the urgency of a settlement. Analysts caution that while the rhetoric signals progress, territory and sovereignty questions remain the most difficult hurdles.
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ByteDance Strikes Joint Venture to Safeguard TikTok in U.S.
The move is designed to address longstanding fears about Chinese influence over user data.
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Bangladesh Media Houses Torched Amid Dhaka Protests
Staff were unable to escape as flames spread, with some sending desperate messages for help.
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India Bets Big on Battery Recycling to Power Clean Energy Future
India has launched a sweeping initiative to scale up battery recycling, positioning it as a cornerstone of the country’s clean energy ambitions.
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EU Commits $105bn Loan to Bolster Ukraine’s Defence
The proposal underscores Europe’s determination to keep Kyiv’s military and economy afloat as the war grinds into its fourth year.
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China’s “Manhattan Project” in AI Chips Aims to Rival the West
China’s “Manhattan Project” for AI chips are more than industrial policy—it’s a geopolitical gambit.
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U.S. Considers Reclassifying Marijuana to Boost Medical Research
United States government is weighing a historic reclassification of marijuana
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China’s Himalayan Mega Dam Sparks Fears in India
Experts warn of seismic instability in the Himalayan region, raising the specter of landslides, floods, and long-term ecological damage.
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Trump Hails Achievements, Targets Immigrants in White House Address
President Donald Trump delivered a 19-minute televised address from the White House, highlighting what he described as his administration’s successes
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Trump Orders Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers
Trump announced Tuesday that all sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of Venezuela will face a “total and complete blockade”
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Musk’s X Wins Appeal in Australia Over Shooting Footage
Musk’s social media platform X has won a legal appeal to lift restrictions that prevented Australians from viewing footage of the shooting of U.S. conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
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Infant Dies of Cold in Gaza as Aid Blocked
Palestinian infant has frozen to death in the Gaza Strip as winter temperatures plunge and Israel maintains tight restrictions
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Bondi Attackers Linked to Islamic State, Police Reveal
Australian police confirmed that the gunmen behind the Bondi Beach massacre were inspired by Islamic State ideology.
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Hollywood Stunned by Killings of Rob Reiner and Wife
Rob Reiner and his wife, found fatally stabbed in their Los Angeles home.
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Trump Signals Breakthrough in Berlin
President Donald Trump announced on December 15, 2025, that negotiations to end the war are nearing completion.
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Fog Grounds Delhi Airport, 120+ Flights Cancelled
Tuesday as dense fog and low visibility forced airlines to cancel more than 120 flights.
