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Germany’s Inflation Rate Exceeds Expectations in December
Berlin: Monthly inflation in Germany was at 0.5% in December, slightly more than preliminary data of 0.4%, according to official data released by Destatis on
Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks Celebrations Across Arab World
Amman: Celebrations erupted in several Arab countries on Thursday at the news of a Gaza cease-fire and prisoner swap deal between Israel and Hamas. Qatar
China Lodges Protest with Outgoing Biden Administration Over Trade, Tech Restrictions
Beijing: Beijing Thursday lodged a ‘stern’ protest with the outgoing Biden administration over trade and technology restrictions against China. ‘The US move is a typical
UN Appeals for $3.32B in Aid for Ukraine in 2025
Kyiv: The UN on Thursday launched a $3.32 billion appeal to support those affected by the war in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in 2025. The
Iran Hails Gaza Cease-Fire Deal As ‘Historic Victory’ For Palestinians
Ankara: Iran welcomed on Thursday a cease-fire deal to end Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, calling it a ‘historic victory’ for Palestinians. ‘This agreement
Israeli Gov’t Must Not Be Allowed to Violate Cease-Fire: Turkish President Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday urged the international community to uphold its obligations to the people of Gaza. ‘The Israeli government must
Bezos’ Blue Origin Successfully Launches Its Maiden New Glenn Rocket
Cape Canaveral: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin achieved a major milestone in the satellite launch industry early Thursday morning with the successful maiden flight of its