BEIJING | Xinhua | The following are the top 10 world news events in the year of 2024 selected by Xinhua: 1. China’s head-of-state diplomacy opens new chapter In 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events at home: the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five …
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NAIROBI | Xinhua | The African economy has maintained a steady growth in 2024, demonstrating resilience and potential despite global challenges such as geopolitical conflicts and growing protectionism. Over the past year, African countries have intensified domestic reforms while promoting global cooperation. These efforts have resulted in significant advancements in …
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GAZA | Xinhua | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned on Monday that the “obliteration” of the healthcare system in the northern Gaza Strip puts civilians at grave risk. “Repeated hostilities in and around hospitals have obliterated the healthcare system in northern Gaza, putting civilians at an …
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NEW YORK | Xinhua | New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday announced increased security measures statewide to ensure public safety during holiday celebrations. The measures include increased staffing in collaboration with the State Police, the New York National Guard, and other agencies and enhanced security at airports, bridges, …
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KIEV | Xinhua | A total of 189 Ukrainians returned from Russian captivity on Monday as a part of a new prisoner swap, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Among those released were 187 servicemen, including officers, soldiers and sergeants, along with two civilians, Zelensky wrote in a post on Telegram. …
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OTTAWA | Xinhua | The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said on Monday the plane that caught fire upon landing at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport over the weekend has been removed and the investigation is ongoing, local media reported. The airport said Monday the runway reopened, leaving both of …
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ASTANA | TASS | The Kazakh government’s commission investigating the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash is set to release preliminary findings within 30 days, Kazakh Depty Transport Minister Talgat Lastayev. “In general, standards require preliminary or interim results of an investigation to be announced within 30 days,” he said in an …
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The list did not include the leaders of the UK, Germany, the US, France, Japan, and other large states unfriendly to Russia MOSCOW | TASS | Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Christmas and New Year greetings to a number of foreign leaders, the Kremlin press service reported. In the last …
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SEOUL | TASS | A court issued a detention and search warrant for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials said. “The office confirms that the detention and search warrant for Yoon Suk Yeol was issued on the 31st in response to a …
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ITHUBA Uganda announces life-changing sh100 Million POWERBALL Rolldown to ring in the New Year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today, December 31st is the day of the highly anticipated year-end POWERBALL Rolldown of UGX 100 million. This extraordinary opportunity awaits players if the sh1.2 billion POWERBALL jackpot remains unwon during …
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