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Putin Secures Fifth Presidential Term

March 19, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a resounding victory in the presidential election, extending his nearly quarter-century rule for another six years. The election has been widely criticized by Western nations and opposition groups as lacking democratic legitimacy. Despite the ..

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Nepal Declares Pokhara as Its Tourism Capital

March 19, 2024

In a significant move to boost its tourism industry, the government of Nepal has officially declared Pokhara, a picturesque city in the Gandaki province, as the tourism capital of the Himalayan nation. The formal declaration was made during a special ..

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Iceland’s Violent Volcanic Eruption

March 19, 2024

Iceland’s southern region has been plunged into a state of emergency following the fourth volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since December. The latest eruption, which began late on Saturday, has triggered powerful and fast lava flows, prompting the evacuation ..

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EU Unveils Partnership with Egypt

March 18, 2024

The European Union has announced a landmark partnership agreement with Egypt, elevating the bloc’s relationship with the North African nation and unveiling a substantial funding package to support Egypt’s faltering economy and address shared challenges. The deal, unveiled during a ..

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US Passes Bill to Ban TikTok

March 15, 2024

On March 13, 2024, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of the popular social media platform TikTok in the country. The bill, which received strong bipartisan support with a ..

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France Law to Legalize “Aid in Dying” in France

March 14, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to introduce new legislation that will legalize “aid in dying” for adults facing end-of-life illnesses. This landmark decision follows a report from last year indicating strong public support for end-of-life options in France. ..

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China’s Communist Party Gains More Control

March 14, 2024

In a significant move, China’s parliament revised the State Council Organic Law on March 13, 2023, effectively granting the Communist Party more executive control over the State Council, China’s cabinet. This amendment, which passed with an overwhelming majority during the ..

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Maldives-China Agreement for Acquiring Non-Lethal Equipment

March 9, 2024

The Maldives has recently signed a military assistance agreement with China, marking a significant development in the diplomatic and military relations between the two countries. Under this newly inked agreement, the Maldives will receive free “non-lethal” military equipment and training ..

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