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An ethnic armed group in western Myanmar claims to have captured a major regional army headquarters
A powerful ethnic armed group in western Myanmar is claiming to have scored a major victory in the war against the ruling military, even as neighboring nations at a meeting in Thailand were ...ABC News - 11h -
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Iran scrambles to build ties with Syrian leaders as regional influence wanes
Loss of authority in Syria after fall of Bashar al-Assad adds to domestic and international crises facing Iranian leaders. The Iranian government is attempting to salvage some influence with ...The Guardian - 17h -
Adams Hosts Fox News at City Hall, as N.Y. Leaders Mute Trump Hostility
In an interview, Mayor Eric Adams criticized the Biden administration and did not take aim at President-elect Donald J. Trump. He is not the only New York Democrat treading lightly.The New York Times - 1d -
Myanmar military riddled with soldiers betraying their colleagues
Leaked intelligence from military spies is helping turn the civil war in the resistance’s favour, BBC finds.BBC News - 1d -
Thailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar's bloody civil war
Two days of meetings on Myanmar’s violent political crisis are being held in the Thai capital BangkokABC News - 1d -
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Watch live: Congressional leaders host menorah-lighting ceremony ahead of Hanukkah
Congressional leadership held a menorah-lighting ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...The Hill - 3d -
At surprise news conference, Trump pushes for swift end to wars
During a wide-ranging news conference, President-elect Donald Trump signaled an eagerness to wrap up conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as quickly as possible.ABC News - 3d -
Federal workers union vows to fight Trump push to end remote work
The largest federal workers’ union vowed to fight President-elect Trump’s administration if he pushes to block a contract signed by the Biden administration allowing federal workers to keep working ...The Hill - 3d -
Myanmar’s War Has Pushed Doctors and Nurses Into Prostitution
Nearly four years into a grinding civil conflict, the economy is in ruins, and people — even professionals with degrees — are desperate.The New York Times - 4d -
Syria is not interested in conflict with Israel, rebel leader suggests
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani says new rulers must not get distracted from task of rebuildingFinancial Times - 5d -
Rwanda and Congo cancel peace talks to end a conflict in eastern Congo
Much anticipated peace talks between Congo and Rwanda have been unexpectedly canceledABC News - 5d -
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Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect
Donald Trump is hosting Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resortABC News - 6d -
Labour’s push for growth hit by latest fall in UK output
Weaker business and consumer confidence contribute to lacklustre economyFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
Indonesia’s Prabowo suggests scrapping ‘expensive’ elections for regional leaders
President’s comments to political party chiefs on cost of direct votes fuel doubts about his commitment to democracyFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
Loud and brutal ending to Myanmar army's control of western border
Insurgents seized Myanmar's border with Bangladesh in one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war.BBC News - Dec. 13 -
UK leader Starmer invited to EU meeting in latest sign of post-Brexit thaw
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend a meeting of European Union leaders early next yearABC News - Dec. 12 -
Scott could be latest casualty in House Democratic committee leader shake-up
House Agriculture ranking member David Scott (D-Ga.) could become the latest Democrat in the chamber to lose a committee leadership spot in the wake of the 2024 election. Facing dual challenges to ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Middle East latest: Israel bombs hundreds of sites across Syria as army pushes into border zone
Israel says it bombed more than 350 military sites in Syria during the previous 48 hours, targeting “most of the strategic weapons stockpiles” in the countryABC News - Dec. 10 -
Prosecutors fight Trump’s latest push to dismiss criminal hush-money case
Prosecutors file paperwork and argue that Trump’s position as president-elect does not grant him legal protection. Manhattan prosecutors filed paperwork to fight Donald Trump ’s most recent push ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Volkswagen, Labor Leaders to Meet Next Week as Talks End Without Agreement
Both sides said the latest round of negotiations had been constructive, but further talks would be needed to find a way forward.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
60 Minutes reports on elephants in Thailand
In tonight's expanded edition of 60 Minutes, Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Thailand, where scientists are studying elephants in the hopes of stopping human-elephant conflict.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in Thailand
A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Farmers and villagers facing growing elephant conflict in Thailand
Decades of deforestation and overdevelopment in Thailand have led to human-elephant conflict, sometimes with deadly consequences. Now, scientists may have a solution after studying elephant behavior.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Syria live: ‘The future is ours’ says Syrian rebel leader after Assad flees – latest updates
Reports from Kremlin source that Russia grants Assad and family asylum; Israeli airstrike on security complex, say regional security sources. We have some more comments from Turkey’s foreign ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
End of Assad rule will reshape region's balance of power
The end of the Assad family's five-decade rule will reshape the balance of power in the region, but many uncertainties lie ahead.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
NFL ends probe of Watson in latest assault case
The NFL has ended its review of sexual assault allegations levied against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in September, a league spokesperson told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Syria’s ‘Frozen Conflict’ Is Now Red Hot
When equilibriums are disrupted, chaos can ensue.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Sources: Despite conflict, Leagues Cup to continue
The Leagues Cup is set to return in 2025 with teams from Liga MX and MLS participating in the month-long tournament during the summer, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows
The sprawling, windowless warehouses that hold rows of high-speed servers powering almost everything the world does on phones and computers are increasingly becoming fixtures of the American ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Opposition party leader arrested as Georgia authorities try to curb protests over ending EU talks
Georgian police have raided the offices of an opposition party and arrested its leader in an apparent attempt to squelch a wave of mass protests over the decision to suspend negotiations on joining ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
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Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?
The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
UK's Starmer hosts Greek leader but says Parthenon Marbles are not on the agenda
Greece’s prime minister is in London on for his first top-level U.K. meeting since a spat last year over the contested Parthenon MarblesABC News - Dec. 3 -
Thailand's prime minister expects fishermen seized by Myanmar to be repatriated soon
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says her government is negotiating with neighboring Myanmar for the return of four fishermen captured by Myanmar’s navy for trespassingABC News - Dec. 3 -
The Lebanon ceasefire alone won’t bring regional peace. The Gaza war must end | Mohamad Bazzi
Biden could have achieved a ceasefire in Gaza months ago if he had truly applied pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu. Joe Biden stood in the White House Rose Garden last week to announce a ceasefire ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truce
Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truceNBC News - Dec. 3
