Category: Foreign News
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Pakistan and Afghanistan Exchange Fire Along Border Amid Ongoing Tensions
ISLAMABAD, December 5, 2025 — Pakistani and Afghan forces engaged in a brief exchange of gunfire along their shared border on Friday evening, marking another episode in the long-standing tensions between the two neighbors. Fortunately, no casualties or material damage were reported, according to local authorities. This latest border clash highlights the fragile security situation
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Overnight Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clash Kills 5, Injures 8
Spin Boldak, Kandahar, Afghanistan – December 6, 2025 – An overnight exchange of fire between Afghan and Pakistani forces along the tense Afghanistan-Pakistan border killed five Afghan civilians and wounded five others, while three civilians were injured on the Pakistani side, officials reported Saturday. Each country has blamed the other for triggering the clash, which
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Starvation Fears Mount as Flood Death Toll Surpasses 900 in Indonesia
Aceh Tamiang, Sumatra, Indonesia – December 6, 2025 – Ruinous floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, with fears that starvation in remote areas could drive the toll even higher, authorities say. A chain of tropical storms and heavy monsoonal rains has battered Southeast and South Asia over the
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Death Toll Surpasses 900 After Severe Floods and Landslides in Indonesia
Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia – December 6, 2025 – The death toll from catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia has surpassed 900, with hundreds more missing, as emergency crews race to provide aid amid widespread destruction. The disaster, triggered by extreme rainfall last week, has also affected neighboring countries including Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia. Indonesia
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EU’s Kaja Kallas Affirms US as Europe’s ‘Biggest Ally’ Despite Security Strategy Criticism
Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025 – European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reaffirmed the United States as Europe’s “biggest ally” amid ongoing criticism of the continent in Washington’s latest National Security Strategy. Speaking at the Doha Forum on Saturday, Kallas acknowledged some harsh assessments in the US report but stressed that transatlantic unity remains
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Khartoum Faces Urgent Humanitarian Crisis Amid Food Shortages and Healthcare Collapse
Khartoum, Sudan, December 5, 2025 – Nearly all households in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, are facing severe food shortages, while the healthcare system remains largely non-functional months after the military recaptured the city from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to a new assessment by humanitarian organizations. The report, compiled by Medical Teams International and Norwegian
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Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery in $72 Billion Deal, Sparking Antitrust Concerns
Hollywood, December 5, 2025 – Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion, combining one of the oldest Hollywood studios with the world’s leading streaming platform. The deal, which includes Warner Bros’ TV, film, and streaming assets, has triggered concerns over competition, content diversity, and potential price increases for consumers. Terms of
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Fighting Erupts in DR Congo Hours After US-Brokered Peace Deal
Democratic Republic of the Congo, December 5, 2025 – Renewed fighting broke out in eastern DR Congo between the M23 rebel group and government forces just a day after a high-profile peace deal was signed in Washington D.C., aimed at ending decades of conflict in the resource-rich region. The clashes erupted despite the presence of
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EU Fines Elon Musk’s X Platform $140 Million for ‘Deceptive’ Blue Tick and Ad Transparency Failures
Brussels, December 5, 2025 – European Union regulators have imposed a 120 million euro ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, marking the first major enforcement action under the EU’s landmark Digital Services Act (DSA). The unprecedented penalty has sparked outrage in Washington, highlighting growing tensions over international tech regulation. EU Cites
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US Vaccine Panel Reverses Guidance on Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns, Sparking Nationwide Controversy
Atlanta, Georgia – December 5, 2025 – In a controversial move, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the leading US vaccine advisory panel, voted to remove its long-standing recommendation that newborn babies receive the hepatitis B vaccine. The decision, passed by an eight-to-three vote, marks a dramatic shift in federal guidance and has provoked
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