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Montenegro Shooting Claims 10 Lives, Leaves Four Injured

A small Montenegrin community is reeling from shock after a tragic mass shooting in the southern city of Cetinje claimed 10 lives, including two children. Four others sustained severe injuries and are receiving medical care in the capital, Podgorica, according to Prime
January 2, 2025
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WHO Urges Funding to Tackle Uganda’s Mpox Crisis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted an urgent need for funding to combat the ongoing mpox outbreak in Uganda. The country has reported over 1,000 confirmed cases and six deaths, putting a strain on its healthcare system and resources. In a
January 1, 2025
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Protests Erupt as Georgia Swears in New President

Amid weeks of protests and political turmoil, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former professional footballer and far-right politician, was sworn in as Georgia’s president on Sunday in a ceremony held in the nation’s parliament in Tbilisi. The 53-year-old pledged to serve the country’s interests,
December 31, 2024
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South Korean Court Approves Arrest of Former President

A South Korean court has granted permission for the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he ignored three summonses from the country’s corruption investigation agency. Yoon is being investigated for alleged abuse of power and other misconduct involving high-ranking government
December 31, 2024
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Tragic Truck Accident in Ethiopia Claims 71 Lives

A devastating truck accident in southern Ethiopia has left at least 71 people dead, with many others injured, in what has become one of the country’s deadliest road accidents in recent years. The crash occurred in the Bona district, located in the
December 31, 2024
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Putin Withdraws Russia from Global Nuclear Pact

 Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally withdrawn the country from the Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Program (MNEPR), a long-standing international agreement focused on nuclear safety and environmental protection. The decision marks another step in Russia’s retreat from global arms control and environmental frameworks
December 30, 2024
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Russia Rejects Trump’s NATO Delay Proposal

Russia has firmly dismissed a proposal from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to postpone Ukraine’s NATO membership as part of a potential peace agreement. The proposal, which suggested delaying Ukraine’s accession to the alliance by 20 years, was aimed at easing tensions and
December 30, 2024
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Trump Urges EU to Buy US Energy or Face Tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump has issued a bold challenge to the European Union (EU), calling for the bloc to significantly increase its purchase of American oil and gas. Trump argues this would help reduce the substantial trade deficit between the two economic powers,
December 30, 2024
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Kenya Leads Eastern Africa in Diaspora Inflows

Kenya continues to dominate diaspora remittances in Eastern Africa, receiving $4.8 billion in 2024, according to newly released World Bank statistics. This figure dwarfs Somalia’s $1.73 billion and Uganda’s $1.49 billion, cementing Kenya’s position as a leader in leveraging financial support from
December 30, 2024
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