Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at how Europe is responding to escalating tensions over Greenland, the growing mandate of …
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Under Abortion Bans, Women With High-Risk Pregnancies Have Few Options — ProPublica
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFor over a year, we’ve been writing about pregnant women who have died in states that banned abortion after Roe v. Wade …
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Is Israel Annexing More Than Half of Gaza With Its Yellow Line?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogEarly in December, Israel’s military chief raised the alarm of the international community, saying the so-called yellow line in Gaza is the country’s …
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The Domestic Impediment to Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea Policy – The Diplomat
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung is doing his best to maintain a diplomatic balancing act among China, Japan, and the United States …
For someone who is not a professional swimmer, I spend an awful lot of time under water. I consider it an act …
The past year has been an annus horribilis for American democracy. Donald Trump launched an assault on any source of authority besides …
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China's birth rate fell to a record low last year despite attempts to boost it
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDespite government efforts to boost fertility, China’s birth rate fell to a record low in 2025.
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China, Russia conclude BRICS+ naval drills in South Africa amid controversy
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogChina and Russia concluded a week of joint naval exercises in South African waters on Friday, described by the host country as …
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Trump’s Oil and Rare-Earth Quests in Venezuela and Greenland Don’t Make Sense
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSeeking additional barrels of oil in Venezuela or digging for rare earths in ice-covered Greenland makes no sense from an economic or …
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ISIL claims Kabul attack on Chinese restaurant that killed seven people | Taliban News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogGroup links attack to China’s ‘crimes’ against Uighurs. Beijing urges Taliban government to protect its nationals. Published On 20 Jan 202620 Jan …
new video loaded: Fire at Pakistani Mall Leaves Over 20 Dead A fire tore through one of the busiest wholesale markets in …
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Trump escalates tensions across Europe with new threats about Greenland acquisition : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump said the U.S. will impose tariffs on eight European countries until the U.S. acquires Greenland. The announcement came as a …
According to the European Commission’s latest data (2024), the EU currently imports 95% of its rare earth materials, which are crucial for …
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Vietnam’s To Lam vows to fight corruption, pledges 10% economic growth | Politics News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Communist Party leader is reportedly considering a dual role as party chief and Vietnam’s president. Published On 20 Jan 202620 Jan …
One year into Donald Trump’s second presidency, U.S. democracy has not collapsed. Elections still take place. Courts still sit. Congress still legislates, …
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Guatemala Declares State of Emergency as Gang Violence Surges
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlognew video loaded: Guatemala Declares State of Emergency as Gang Violence Surges President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala declared a 30-day state of …
Along the Alaskan coastline, it’s about a hundred and ten miles from Nome to Wales, the continent’s westernmost point. From Wales, it’s …
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Trump attends World Economic Forum amid U.S.-European tensions over Greenland : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump is attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos this year with fellow world leaders who seek answers on Ukraine …
Earlier in the year, as part of a new directive to increase immigration-related arrests, “special agents in charge” at F.B.I. offices across …
MEP Nicola Procaccini, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-hand man in the European Parliament, added: “We have to avoid the escalations.” Three …
In tonight’s edition, Senegal eagerly awaited the return of its champions on Monday, with the population given a national holiday after the country’s …
The prime minister of Norway says President Trump cited the Nobel Prize as a reason for not pursuing a peaceful resolution on …
The year ahead offers the Philippines an opportunity to shape the regional agenda at a critical moment. On Jan. 1, Manila assumed …
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Jammu College Closure Reflects Continued Shrinking of Academic Freedom in India – The Diplomat
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe impact of the Hindu majoritarian influence on India’s education was visible yet again recently, when the National Medical Commission (NMC), a …
The massive scandal around welfare fraud in Minnesota became a big story the same way the character Mike Campbell in The Sun …
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She Fought for Indigenous Voices at the UN. Now She’s in a Russian Jail Cell. – Mother Jones
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDaria Egereva speaks at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024Courtesy of Teo Ormond-Skeaping/Loss and Damage Collaboration Get your news from a …
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Several killed in Kabul blast, Afghan Interior Ministry says | Taliban News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPublished On 19 Jan 202619 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Several people have been killed in …
At least 39 people were killed in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain Sunday, police said. Efforts to recover the bodies …
