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Indigenous Surinamese accept Dutch monarch’s apology over colonial slavery

The monarch made the apology back in 2023 but it was accepted during a meeting and ceremony behind closed doors Monday in Paramaribo, the Surinamese capital, according to the state-run Suriname Communication Services (CDS)

Turkey warns of escalation after third straight attack on commercial tanker in Black Sea

The vessel involved in the latest incident was the Midvolga 2, a tanker laden with sunflower oil and travelling from Russia.

Japan likes 'work, work, work' more than 'Trump's tariffs'

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's “work, work, work, work,” comment became a catchphrase all over the internet and drew criticism. She later clarified her remark came from her strong desire to contribute to the country and its people.

From Honduras to Germany & Poland, Trump has interfered in foreign elections like never before

In his second term, US President Donald Trump has interfered in nearly every election in the West like never before. From Germany's neo-Nazi AfD party to Poland's President Karol Nawrocki and Honduran right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura, he has sought to prop far-right friendly figures abroad

Hong Kong outlaws two pro-democracy groups under National Security Law

Hong Kong banned two pro-democracy groups from operating locally as they posed a threat to the state and aimed to subvert the democratic mindset by promoting ‘self-determination’ and undermining the basic principles of the government.

BNP lauds PM Modi's offer of support for critically ill Khaleda Zia

Begum Khaleda Zia (80) is on a ventilator at Evercare Hospital as she battles a serious lung infection along with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and liver cirrhosis. Doctors have described her condition as “very critical.”

Inside Rawalpindi, where Imran Khan supporters are planning a mega protest amid health rumours

Pakistan’s Rawalpindi is on edge, as supporters of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party have announced a mega protest outside Adiala Jail today (December 2), demanding to meet their leader. Bracing for the worst, authorities have imposed Section 144, restricting all gatherings and assemblies of people. This comes days after rumours linked to the former Pakistan PM's health started circulating

Was Minnesota fund used by terrorist group? Probe launched into Tim Walz’s $1 bn scheme

A US House committee and the Treasury Department have launched parallel probes into claims that over $1 billion in Minnesota food aid was diverted, with some funds allegedly reaching Al Shabaab

DHS Chief Kristi Noem calls for 'full travel ban' on 'foreign invaders' after DC shooting

The Trump administration has widened its crackdown on migrants in the US after the Washington shooter was identified as an Afghan national. Last weekend, the State Department paused issuing visas to people with Afghan passports

Trump signs law providing billions of dollars for drug addiction recovery

The measure effectively renews a public health program first created under Trump in 2018 that later expired after five years. It includes a range of services aimed at combating drug addiction and addressing mental health needs

'Kill everybody': Did US Defence Secretary Hegseth's order to re-strike Venezuelan boat constitute a war crime?

A September 2 operation involved two US strikes on a suspected narcotics vessel, part of a wider campaign that has produced at least 19 to 21 maritime attacks since September, killing more than 70 people. Legal experts note that international law forbids firing on shipwrecked individuals, and congressional committees are now conducting bipartisan investigations

Colombia expels nine Lev Tahor members accused of child abuse after rescuing 17 minors

Several minors from countries including the United States and Guatemala were also transferred to the United States on the same flight to be placed under child protective services

Steve Witkoff & Jared Kushner: Trump’s unconventional negotiators pushing for peace in Ukraine

Today (December 2) marks a pivotal moment in the negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The US is dispatching two negotiators to Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin. But who has Trump appointed for this important task? His old ‘golf buddy’ Steve Witkoff, who is also his West Asia special envoy, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner

Hong Kong launches 'independent committee' to probe deadly fire as death toll climbs to 151

Hong Kong has announced an independent committee to investigate the apartment-block fire that killed 151 people, prompting arrests and widespread public grief.