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Myanmar: The Myanmar military regime has sharpened its campaign of violence, with gearing killings and widespread arrests focusing on silencing the opposition, according to an investigation by the United Nations. Since the military coup in February 2021, tens of thousands of civilians have been arrested and thousands killed, with the latest figures showing a significant hike in casualties. The military seized control of the elected civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi, which sparked nationwide protests that were brutally suppressed. The initially peaceful demonstrations have since evolved into an armed rebellion, with fighting continuing across multiple fronts. To bolster…

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel’s war goals in Gaza have expanded to include ensuring the safe return of residents from the northern regions near the Lebanese border. The announcement comes amid daily cross-border exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, which have heightened concerns over a potential regional conflict. Netanyahu’s decision was approved in an overnight meeting of his security cabinet. The Israeli government prioritises the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes. This follows an earlier statement by Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who said…

New Delhi,India: India has responded firmly to remarks made by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, regarding the dealings with Muslims in the country. India’s Ministry of External Affairs remarked on the comments as “misinformed and unacceptable.” The ministry urged other nations to address their own records on minority rights before enduring judgment on others. Khamenei’s comments were posted on social media, where he commented that, “We cannot consider ourselves to be Muslims if we are oblivious to the suffering that a Muslim is enduring in Myanmar, Gaza, India, or any other place.” This drew a sharp contradiction from New…

Moscow: In a significant escalation of military efforts, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree ordering a substantial increase in the country’s military personnel by 180,000, bringing the total to 1.5 million active servicemen. The expansion, set to take effect on December 1, will make Russia’s army the second-largest in the world, behind only China. The decree, published on the government’s official website, states that the total size of Russia’s armed forces will grow to 2.38 million people. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), this will place Russia ahead of both the United States and India…

France: Tragedy struck overnight as eight people lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel. French police stated that a rubber boat, carrying around 50 individuals, sank after facing difficulties in waters north of Boulogne-sur-Mer, near Ambleteuse, in the northern Pas-de-Calais region at approximately 01:00 local time (00:00 BST). The French coast guard responded after the vessel was spotted heading towards the coast, but they were unable to provide immediate help from the sea. Upon the proximity to the beach, emergency services treated 53 survivors, while eight people were confirmed passed away. Sea rescuers failed to locate any…

South Bohemia, Czech Republic – The dam burst in the South Bohemia region on Saturday has escalated into a national emergency, as heavy rainfall continues to lash the area. Authorities have been prepared to lessen the damage, but fears of flash floods have put thousands of tenants under high pressure. Environment Minister Petr Hladik warned that the inflexible rainfall had left the ground saturated, with rainwater now flowing across the surface rather than being absorbed. Petr Hladik conveyed that, “This increases the threat of flash floods significantly”, urging residents in the most affected areas to prepare for potential evacuations at…

Lebanon: Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Qassem, has released a alert warning to Israel regarding the potential expansion of its conflict with Lebanon. Qassem cautioned that a full-scale war could impact in large losses on both sides and take over hundreds of thousands more Israelis from the northern regions of the country. His warning came amid rising fire as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly on the verge of launching a significant military operation against Hezbollah on the northern border. The ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, which have intensified since Israel’s conflict with Gaza began in October, have already…

Tel Aviv: Thousands of anti-government opponents cluster together in Tel Aviv, prompting the Israeli government to strengthen efforts to secure the release of captives held by Hamas in Gaza. The demonstrators marched outside army headquarters and key government buildings, conveying frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the situation. The slogan against Netanyahu filled the air, with many calling for a deal with Hamas to return approximately 100 captives who remain in Gaza. These mass objections have gained momentum in recent weeks following the discovery of six captives’ bodies in Gaza, which has further inflamed public sentiment. An approximate…

Venezuela: Venezuelan authorities have detained six foreign nationals, including three US citizens, two Spaniards, and one Czech, accusing them of plotting to destabilize the country and assassinate President Nicolás Maduro and top officials. The arrests were declared by Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, who also disclosed the seizure of hundreds of weapons tied to the alleged conspiracy. The alleged plot comes on the heels of rising friction between Venezuela and Western nations. Just two days prior, the US imposed sanctions on 16 Venezuelan officials closely linked to Maduro following his disputed re-election in July. While the Venezuelan government claims the detained…

London: OpenAI has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence model designed to excel in solving advanced scientific, mathematical, and coding challenges. Named OpenAI o1, the model was unveiled as part of a preview series, marking the beginning of a new generation of AI with enhanced reasoning capabilities. OpenAI o1 is engineered to process and tackle complex problems more effectively than its predecessors. According to OpenAI, this new model spends additional time thinking through problems before responding, akin to how a human might deliberate on complex issues. The model demonstrates capabilities that go beyond traditional AI use cases, including assisting healthcare researchers…