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Quad Reaffirms Commitment to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief on 20th Anniversary
Established in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the Quad has evolved into a significant platform supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
China Unveils World’s Fastest High-Speed Train Prototype, Set to Reach 450 km/h
China State Railway Group Co, also known as China Railway, said the updated version, called the CR450 prototype, will more strongly shorten travel time and create a better connectivity network system for the country's expansive passengers.
Russia Issues 'Decisive Response' Warning to US Missile Threats: Sergei Lavrov
"We are ready for any event. If new missile threats emerge, our opponents will get an adequate response in the field of military-technical retaliatory measures. However, at the same time, hypothetical steps to establish appropriate conditions for equal dialogue would be considered," Lavrov said in an interview to RIA Novosti.
Jimmy Carter, Third US President to Visit India, Passes Away at 100
Carter died at home in Plains, Georgia. He had been suffering from an aggressive form of melanoma, a skin cancer, with tumours that had spread to his liver and brain. He had stopped medical treatment and was under hospice care at home. The Carter Centre in Atlanta announced his death.
Peru Raises Minimum Wage by 10%, Now Set at Approximately $300 a Month
In a televised address, Boluarte said that the minimum wage will rise to 1,130 soles ($301.90) from the previous 1,025 soles.
US Homelessness Sees Record 18% Increase in Latest Annual Report
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time (PIT) Estimates on Friday, which documents the number of people in shelters, temporary housing, and unsheltered settings.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: North Koreans Facing Heavy Losses, Left Unprotected by Russian Forces
Zelenskiy, in his nightly video address, said Russian troops were sending the North Koreans into battle with minimal protection and that North Koreans were taking extreme measures to avoid being taken prisoner.
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
The document states that Trump is against the immediate ban of TikTok in the United States and hopes to resolve the issue through political means after taking office.
‘True Statesman, Kind, and Dedicated Public Servant’: Biden Pays Tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh
The White House said, "Jill and I join the people of India in mourning the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.".
Pakistan Accuses India of 25 LoC Violations and Multiple False Flag Operations in 2024
Army spokesman Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry levelled these accusations at an year-end press conference, while not offering details to substantiate the charges.
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