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Sat, December 9, 2023 | 01:42

Japan's leader grilled in parliament over widening fundraising scandal, link to Unification Church

Japan's leader grilled in parliament over widening fundraising scandal, link to Unification Church

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and several key Cabinet ministers were grilled by opposition lawmakers in parliament on Friday over a widening fundraising scandal and an alleged connection to the Unification Church which threaten to further drag down the government's sagging popularity.

World | 2023-12-08 21:49

Israeli forces kill 6 Palestinians in West Bank raid: ministry

Israeli forces kill 6 Palestinians in West Bank raid: ministry

Israeli forces shot dead six Palestinians Friday in a raid on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said, as the army confirmed it conducted a 'counter-terrorism' operation.

World | 2023-12-08 21:44

Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia

Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia

Vladimir Putin on Friday moved to prolong his repressive and unyielding grip on Russia for at least another six years, announcing his candidacy for the presidential election next March that he is all but certain to win.

World | 2023-12-08 20:42

Seoul-Moscow ties likely stuck in limbo amid blame game

Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India

Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India

Indonesia is considering granting visa-free entry to nationals of 20 countries, including the United States, China, Australia, India, Korea, Germany, Britain and France, to boost its tourism and economy, its tourism minister said on Thursday.

World | 2023-12-08 15:51

Israeli TV shows footage of stripped detainees in Gaza

Israeli TV shows footage of stripped detainees in Gaza

Israeli TV appeared to show on Thursday scores of stripped Palestinian men sitting in a Gaza street in military custody, with a London-based news outlet saying one of its journalists was among them.

World | 2023-12-08 14:42

India, De Beers seek clarity, flexibility on G7's Russian diamond ban

India, De Beers seek clarity, flexibility on G7's Russian diamond ban

India, home to 90 percent of the world's diamond cutting and polishing industry, and De Beers, the top global rough diamonds producer by value, are seeking clarity and flexibility from G7 countries in implementing a ban on imports of Russian gems.

World | 2023-12-08 11:06

Putin moves closer to 5th term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

Putin moves closer to 5th term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

Lawmakers in Russia set the country’s 2024 presidential election for March 17, moving Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office.

World | 2023-12-08 11:04

'Oppenheimer' will get theatrical release in Japan, after all

'Oppenheimer' will get theatrical release in Japan, after all

“Oppenheimer” will get a theatrical release in Japan, after all. The Japanese distributor Bitters End said Thursday that the Christopher Nolan film will play in the country’s theaters in 2024.

World | 2023-12-08 10:39

Israel, UN signal progress in talks to open Gaza crossing

Israel, UN signal progress in talks to open Gaza crossing

Israel and the United Nations signalled on Thursday that the Kerem Shalom crossing in Israel could soon be opened to help speed up delivery of humanitarian supplies into Gaza, where the Israel-Hamas war has left people desperately short of basic needs.

World | 2023-12-08 09:48

Deputy secretary of state nominee stresses focus on NK deterrence amid growing threats

Deputy secretary of state nominee stresses focus on NK deterrence amid growing threats

President Joe Biden's nominee for deputy secretary of state highlighted the need Thursday to focus 'even more' on deterrence against growing North Korean threats, noting Pyongyang continues to perfect its long-range weapons capabilities while shunning dialogue.

World | 2023-12-08 08:40

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