Turkiye to allow pro-Kurdish party to visit jailed PKK founder

DEM Party expected to hold face-to-face meeting with Abdullah Ocalan, who has been in prison for 25 years.

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Azerbaijan probe finds Russian missile caused deadly crash, reports say

Azerbaijan officials cited in multiple reports say Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 was downed by Russia's air defences.

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France hands over first base in Chad during withdrawal from former colony

Chad's army chief says French troops left in vehicles from base in the north of the country for the capital, N'Djamena.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/26/france-hands-over-first-base-in-chad-amid-withdrawal-from-former-colony?traffic_source=rss

Japan Airlines hit by cyber attack, delaying some flights

JAL says it has suspended ticket sales for all services on Thursday following incident.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/12/26/chk-japan-airlines-hit-by-cyber-attack-delaying-some-flights?traffic_source=rss

Five journalists killed in Israeli strike near Gaza hospital

Journalists from Al-Quds Today were covering events at al-Awda Hospital when their vehicle was struck.

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On 20th anniversary of world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency

More than 227,000 people died in the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and experts warn it could happen again.

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Biden, Trump send different Christmas messages in US

Trump shares social media post attacking 'radical left lunatics' and says Canada could become 51st US state.

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At least 21 killed in Mozambique unrest after top court’s election decision

After Monday's ratification of contested October elections, a new wave of protests is under way.

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Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever

Clinton, 78, has been admitted to hospital for testing and observation, deputy chief of staff says.

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Canada records almost 50,000 deaths from fentanyl since 2016

The highly addictive opioid is behind an increasing number of deaths in Canada, according to the government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/23/canada-records-almost-fifty-thousand-deaths-from-fentanyl-since-two-thousand-sixteen?traffic_source=rss

Guatemala finds children taken by Jewish sect after abuse investigation

The Jewish sect, Lev Tahor, has accused Guatemala authorities of religious persecution.

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From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/12/23/from-trump-to-bitcoin-inflation-and-china-the-big-economic-trends-of-2024?traffic_source=rss

Small plane crashes into Brazil town popular with tourists, killing 10

Twin-engine plane crashed in largely residential neighborhood of Gramado shortly after takeoff, authorities say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/23/small-plane-crashes-into-brazil-tourist-city-killing-at-least-ten?traffic_source=rss

As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks

Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/23/as-south-korea-draws-visitors-chasing-beauty-dodgy-practices-pose-risks?traffic_source=rss

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect

Statements come amid criticism of Musk's involvement in budget negotiations, outsized role in Trump transition.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/22/trump-rejects-taunts-that-elon-musk-is-real-power-behind-us-president-elect?traffic_source=rss

Usyk defeats Fury in unanimous points decision to retain heavyweight title

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia to retain his undisputed heavyweight boxing crown.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/12/22/usyk-defeats-fury-in-unanimous-points-decision-to-retain-heavyweight-title?traffic_source=rss

US says it conducted strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital

US strikes on Sanaa come amid recent series of attacks between the Yemeni rebel group and the Israeli military.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/21/us-says-conducted-strikes-against-houthi-targets-in-yemens-capital?traffic_source=rss

US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown

Nonessential government functions are expected to shutter on Saturday unless a government spending bill can be passed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/20/us-congress-debates-last-minute-spending-bill-to-avert-government-shutdown?traffic_source=rss

Trump intervened to sink US debt ceiling bill. What happens next?

The president-elect's late intervention to sink the bipartisan bill leaves lawmakers scrambling to reach an agreement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/19/trump-intervened-to-sink-a-us-debt-ceiling-bill-what-happens-next?traffic_source=rss

Pakistan slams US sanctions on ballistic missile programme

Pakistan's foreign ministry warns sanctions have 'dangerous implications' for the 'strategic stability of the region'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/19/pakistan-slams-us-sanctions-on-ballistic-missile-programme?traffic_source=rss

Real Madrid beat Pachuca to claim FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar

Europe's most successful club overcome Mexico's Pachuca 3-0 at Lusail Stadium to win FIFA's new look global club crown.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/12/18/real-madrid-beat-pachuca-to-claim-fifa-intercontinental-cup-in-qatar?traffic_source=rss