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		Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 29, 2024
Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash
						Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an apology on Saturday to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev following the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 last Wednesday, December 25, ABP News reported. The passenger jet, which was reportedly shot down by Russian…					
				
			
		DR Congo Rebels Slay At Least 21 During Christmas Week
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 29, 2024
DR Congo Rebels Slay At Least 21 During Christmas Week
						In a series of brutal attacks, IS-linked ADF rebels killed at least 21 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during Christmas week, VOA reported yesterday. The assaults occurred near Manguredjipa, a town known for its rich mineral resources.…					
				
			
		Scientists Unveil World’s Smallest Molecular Machine
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 28, 2024
Scientists Unveil World’s Smallest Molecular Machine
						Researchers from Chiba University have developed the world’s smallest electrically controlled molecular machine, marking a significant breakthrough in molecular technology, SciTech Daily reported. The team, led by Associate Professor Toyo Kazu Yamada, successfully stabilized ferrocene molecules on a flat copper…					
				
			
		Scientists Propose Low GI Rice to Combat Diabetes in Asia
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 28, 2024
Scientists Propose Low GI Rice to Combat Diabetes in Asia
						A recent study by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Max Planck Institute highlights the potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice in addressing Asia’s diabetes crisis, SciTech Daily reported. With over 537 million people affected by…					
				
			
		Nearly 15 million Afghans face food insecurity this winter, UNICEF reports
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 28, 2024
Nearly 15 million Afghans face food insecurity this winter, UNICEF reports
						Food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to escalate, with 14.8 million people—approximately 32% of the population—projected to face critical shortages during the winter months. From November 2024 to March 2025, urgent humanitarian food assistance will be necessary due to a…					
				
			
		UN Approves New African Union Force to Combat Al-Shabab in Somalia
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 28, 2024
UN Approves New African Union Force to Combat Al-Shabab in Somalia
						The UN Security Council on Friday authorized a new African Union mission, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), aimed at tackling the Islamist militant group Al-Shabab. This decision was supported by 14 of the 15 council…					
				
			
		Transformative AI Trends in 2025: Preparing for a Revolutionary Future
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 28, 2024
Transformative AI Trends in 2025: Preparing for a Revolutionary Future
						Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and redefining our understanding of intelligence. As we approach 2025, significant advancements are anticipated, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicting surprising developments that may challenge skeptics. “I expect that in 2025 we will…					
				
			
		Israeli military forcibly evacuates last operating medical facility in northern Gaza
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 27, 2024
Israeli military forcibly evacuates last operating medical facility in northern Gaza
						Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, one of the last operating medical facilities in the area, was forcibly evacuated by the Israeli military, according to medics. Eid Sabbah, head of nursing at the hospital, stated that at around 07:00 on…					
				
			
		Global rights groups call for reforms in Italy’s reception of migrant minors
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 27, 2024
Global rights groups call for reforms in Italy’s reception of migrant minors
						A three-year study by Save the Children and UNHCR has highlighted significant challenges in the reception system for unaccompanied migrant minors in Italy, while proposing improvements to better protect their rights. The project, titled Voluntary Guardianship, Age Assessment, and Psychological…					
				
			
		US Airstrike Kills Al-Shabab Leader in Somalia
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 27, 2024
US Airstrike Kills Al-Shabab Leader in Somalia
						The US military confirmed on Thursday that an airstrike in southern Somalia killed two members of the jihadist group Al-Shabab, including a key leader, Mohamed Mire Jama, also known as Abu Abdirahman, VOA reported. The strike occurred on December 24,…					
				
			 
				