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Macedonia World 28.11.23 | 20:02

In a diplomatic spat over Sunak’s Elgin Marbles rejection, the UK and Greece

A diplomatic disagreement arose over the Elgin Marbles as Rishi Sunak declined to meet Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, prompting a cancellation of their scheduled meeting. Mitsotakis sought the return of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British Museum, leading to tensions. Deputy Prime Minister...

World 28.11.23 | 09:23

Israel and Hamas decide to extend the ceasefire by two days in Qatar

Only hours before it was set to end, Israel and Hamas decided to extend the existing ceasefire by two days, according to Qatari officials on Monday. Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Majed al Ansari tweeted on X, “The State of Qatar announces, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has...

World 28.11.23 | 08:21

A cargo ship sank off the coast of Lesbos, leaving 13 sailors missing

According to Greek radio (ERT), a cargo ship sank near Lesbos, leaving thirteen sailors missing. A rescue helicopter saved one person, but the fate of the rest remains unknown. The ship, Raptor, issued a distress signal before sinking, carrying a cargo of salt. It was en route from Egypt to Istanbul...

World 28.11.23 | 08:06

Biden is not expected to travel to Dubai for the UN climate meeting

As per the official schedule issued by the White House on Sunday, US President Joe Biden is not scheduled to attend the opening of the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai later this week. Pope Francis and other international leaders will be present for the annual global climate meeting, which Biden...

World 27.11.23 | 13:50

With Luxon as its head, the conservative government of New Zealand was sworn in

New Zealand’s new conservative government, led by Christopher Luxon, officially began its term on Monday. Luxon, head of the National Party, took the oath of allegiance to King Charles III and his successors before assuming office. After the National Party’s victory in the mid-October general...

World 24.11.23 | 21:35

Qatar: As part of an agreement with Hamas, Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners

According to Qatar, which mediated the agreement, thirty-nine Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons on Friday as part of a four-day ceasefire agreement reached with the Islamist Hamas organization. According to Majid al-Ansari, a spokesman for the Qatari Foreign Ministry, “we confirm the...

World 23.11.23 | 09:12

The UN reports that 2022 will see the highest number of women murdered worldwide in 20 years

Per the UN, 2022 will see the highest number of female homicides worldwide in 20 years.According to a statement released by the UN on Wednesday, the number of women and girls who have been murdered globally in 2022 has reached a record high. The number of women and girls killed in the world in 2022 rose...

World 23.11.23 | 08:54

Hard-right firebrand Geert Wilders wins election in Netherlands: ‘Dutch Donald Trump’

Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders has won a massive victory in an election, positioning him to form the next ruling party and potentially become Netherland’s next prime minister. Wilders, 60, has long been likened to the “Dutch Donald Trump,” for his brand of populist politics....

World 22.11.23 | 23:10

Signing an action plan to strengthen energy cooperation, Scholz and Meloni

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have signed a joint action plan aiming to strengthen ties and enhance cooperation in energy, technology, competition, and climate protection. During their meeting in Berlin, the first German-Italian government meeting since 2016,...

World 22.11.23 | 22:54

Israel and Hamas reach a truce and swap detainees for hostages

Qatar stated on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a four-day truce and the exchange of 50 hostages for Palestinian inmates. The Foreign Ministry of Qatar declared on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that the announcement of the commencement of the four-day...

World 22.11.23 | 22:31

FBI looks into a car explosion near the US-Canada border; two people are reported deceased

FBI looks into a car explosion near the US-Canada border; two people are reported deceased. According to media sources, two people were killed in a car explosion that occurred on the US-Canada border close to Niagara Falls on Wednesday, according to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on X.

World 21.11.23 | 19:58

Attack by Dutch right-wing populists shortly before parliamentary elections

The Dutch right-wing populist Thierry Baudet faced an attack just days before parliamentary elections. His Forum for Democracy party reported on social media that he was struck on the head with a beer bottle in Groningen, leading to hospital treatment for injuries. The suspected attacker has been detained...

World 21.11.23 | 19:53

Ukraine gets a new $100 million defense deal from the US

The United States is sending Ukraine another round of military supplies to help it fight back against Russian soldiers. The supplies include much-needed ammunition for the Ukrainian army. The US Congress has already approved the $100 million plan that the US State Department has announced. Among other...

World 20.11.23 | 11:43

In the Argentine election, Massa concedes defeat to populist Milei

Sergio Massa, the government candidate, conceded to Javier Milei in Argentina’s presidential election. Milei, an ultra-liberal populist, secured a clear victory with promises of radical change: adopting the US dollar, dismantling government institutions, and cutting social spending. His extreme...

World 18.11.23 | 18:38

At its second attempt at a test flight, SpaceX’s Starship fails

At its second attempt at a test flight, SpaceX’s Starship fails. The largest rocket system ever constructed, Starship, failed its second flight test on Saturday when the rockets detonated shortly after takeoff, according to live feed analysts from Elon Musk’s aerospace company. Musk is a...

World 18.11.23 | 10:41

In a shooting at a US hospital, multiple people were slain, and the perpetrator has since died

A few hours ago, a multiple-victim mass shooting occurred at the psychiatric institution located in Concord, New Hampshire, in the United States. According to authorities, the suspect was slain, the BBC added.The authorities have just stated that multiple persons were slain in the mental hospital; the...

World 17.11.23 | 09:01

A train colliding with a snow plow in Chicago caused tragedy and numerous injuries

According to police, a metro train crash in Chicago resulted in numerous injuries, as ABC News reports. According to the Chicago Fire Department, at approximately 10:35 a.m. local time, a Chicago Transit Authority train and a snow plow collided, as reported by ABC News. Thirteen citizens and seven CTA...

World 16.11.23 | 08:41

Denmark imposes a fee on airline passengers

The Danish government intends to impose an additional fee on travelers by air. It should cost roughly 13 euros every flight on average, and the money raised will go toward helping the aviation sector make a sustainable transition, among other things.Not just Denmark has made the decision to enact this...

World 15.11.23 | 11:42

In a “targeted operation,” Israeli forces enter the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

According to the military, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have taken control of a portion of al-Shifa Hospital, the biggest medical facility in the Gaza Strip. Early on Wednesday morning, the Israeli military posted on Telegram, saying, “IDF forces are carrying out a precise and targeted operation...

World 15.11.23 | 11:19

Guterres ‘does not deserve’ to lead the UN, according to the Israeli Foreign Minister

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen chastised UN Secretary General António Guterres once more for failing to act more forcefully against Hamas’s authorities in Gaza. Cohen declared in Geneva on Tuesday that “Guterres does not deserve to be head of the UN.” “Guterres like all free...

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