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Latest World News Updates & Newspaper HeadlinesTrump plans swift meeting with Putin after inauguration
Trump declined to say when he was going to meet with Putin but said that such a meeting would not be appropriate before his inauguration on January 20.
Niger Republic jails leading activist for criticising military junta
Tchangari has been a fierce critic of the Tchiani-led junta, voicing his total support for the deposed president Mohamed Bazoum.
Israeli court delays corruption hearings with Netanyahu in hospital
The accusations against him include that he granted the telecom giant Bezeq privileges when he was communications minister.
179 presumed dead as plane carrying 181 passengers crashes in South Korea
The pilots initially tried to land but aborted the attempt and then tried a crash landing, the report said.
Pulse List: 5 significant global events in 2024
The world experienced another interesting calendar cycle in 2024, packed with many significant events, including political, economic, and tragic occurrences that may shape the global trajectory in the coming years.
South Korea bans President Yoon from traveling abroad amid treason investigation
Yoon unexpectedly imposed martial law on his country but hours later, after massive political resistance, he repealed the order.
Assad flees as rebels capture Syria, escort PM to ‘meeting to hand over govt'
Syrian armed opposition said its fighters have captured Damascus, the Syrian capital as President al-Assad fled with his whereabouts unknown.
King Charles turns 76, continues work duties despite cancer diagnosis
Britain’s King Charles III is celebrating his 76th birthday, marking the occasion with a visit to a surplus food festival.
How Kamala raised $1 billion and still lost to Trump who raised $388 million
As of November 2024, the Harris campaign was reportedly $20 million in debt
US President-elect Donald Trump appoints Elon Musk to key administrative role
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to spearhead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).![L-R: Elon Musk shakes hands with US President-elect Donald Trump back stage during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on October 05, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. [Getty Images]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F19112024%2Fad9b610a-3481-4913-b6cd-2992ab8f75bd&w=3840&q=75)
US President Biden honours Nigerian professor of medicine
United States President Joe Biden has awarded the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Nnaemeka Umerah, a Nigerian-born American Professor of Medicine, recognising his 5,400 hours of voluntary service to the nation and humanity.![President Joe Biden awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Nnaemeka Umerah, a Nigerian-born American Professor of Medicine, recognising his 5,400 hours of voluntary service to the nation and humanity. [Getty Images/Facebook]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F19112024%2Fa33c1b2f-d087-47b1-a7e7-93c309065788&w=3840&q=75)
Tinubu demands end to Israeli aggression, wants 2-State solution actualised
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, warning “the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.”
Uganda to sue Elon Musk as Space X satellite debris lands in western villages
The debris, traced to a U.S.-based SpaceX satellite launch, scattered across the Kyegegwa, Sembabule, and Kyenjojo districts, damaging property over a 40-kilometre area.
Biden, Trump set for rare direct encounter at White House this week
Trump has never conceded losing the 2020 election to Biden and did not attend his inauguration.
11 confirmed dead, 50 others still trapped in landslide in western Cameroon
Recent torrential rains have battered parts of Central Africa, causing extensive flooding and landslides.
US accuses Iran of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump
A few weeks ago, Trump’s campaign team announced that it had been informed by the U.S. Secret Service about real and concrete threats from Iran to assassinate him.
'Not the outcome we hoped for' - Obama says, congratulating Trump on his victory
Former U.S. president Barack Obama has congratulated Republican Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election.
Harris concedes defeat, calls to congratulate Trump on election victory
Trump shellacked Harris, the Democratic candidate, to record a historic comeback victory for his return to the White House.
Iran plays down importance of Trump's victory, voices readiness for confrontation
The Revolutionary Guards did not directly react to Trump’s claimed electoral victory but said Tehran and its allied armed groups in the region are ready for confrontation with Israel.
Only 2 U.S. presidents have returned to White House after 1st term ejection
Donald Trump, Grover Cleveland: The only U.S. presidents to return to White House after losing
