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US Plan Ties Ukraine's 2027 EU Entry to Ceding Land, AFP Reports

A new US-led initiative to end the war between Ukraine and Russia includes a controversial proposal for Ukraine to join the European Union as early as January 2027, according to a senior official who spoke to AFP on December 12. This ambitious timeline, which typically takes years and requires a ...

Musk Confirms SpaceX IPO Plans

In a move set to redefine the global financial and technology landscape, Elon Musk has confirmed that his space exploration company, SpaceX, is preparing for a landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO). The strategic shift, which marks a significant change from Musk’s previous ...

Cyclone Devastates Sao Paulo, Causes Massive Power Outages and Flight Chaos

A giant windstorm in Sao Paulo, Brazil's economic capital, triggered by a cyclone on Wednesday, caused widespread devastation, leaving over a million people without power and leading to dozens of flight cancellations. The megalopolis was hit by gale-force winds exceeding 90 km/h. Th...

Netanyahu's Allies Push for Israeli Flag Raising Ceremony in Gaza

Jerusalem: Eleven Israeli ministers, including eight from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party, have urged the defence minister to authorise a flag-raising ceremony in the Gaza Strip on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The ceremony is planned to take place at the ruins of the former Israeli s...

Venezuelan Oil Tanker 'Skipper' to Be Taken to US Port After Seizure

Washington, DC: The oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast, named Skipper, will be brought to a port in the United States. The White House has confirmed that the vessel is undergoing a formal forfeiture process, and once completed, it will be taken to a US port. The crude o...

Trump Signs Order to Block State-Level AI Regulations

Washington, DC: In a move aimed at bolstering the US's position in the global AI race, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to centralise the oversight of artificial intelligence at the federal level. The order seeks to prevent individual states from regulating AI, citing concerns...

Ukraine's Zelensky Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Ongoing Conflict

Kyiv: Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, is navigating one of the most challenging periods of his presidency, with Russia advancing at its fastest pace in a year and a domestic corruption scandal forcing him to sack his top aide. The pressure is mounting, especially with US President Donald...

Thailand's Parliament Dissolved Amid Rising Tensions with Cambodia

Bangkok: Thailand's Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has dissolved parliament, paving the way for general elections early next year. The move comes as deadly border clashes continue with neighboring Cambodia, resulting in at least 20 deaths and displacing around 600,000 people, mostly in Thai...

Massive Oil Spill Hits Germany's Brandenburg State

Brandenburg: A major oil spill occurred in Germany's Brandenburg state on Wednesday, affecting a pipeline connected to the PCK refinery near the Polish border. The incident resulted in a significant leak, with approximately 200,000 litres of oil spilling into the environment. Emergency services, ...

Trump Slams European Leaders as 'Weak' and 'Decaying'

New York: US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders, labeling them "weak" and describing their countries as "decaying". He expressed frustration over Europe's handling of migration and the war in Ukraine, suggesting the US might scale back its support for Ukraine. Trump had a phon...

Survivors of Philippines 'Super Typhoon' Sue Shell Over Climate Impacts

London: More than 100 survivors of Typhoon Odette, also known as Typhoon Rai, have filed a landmark lawsuit against Shell in the UK's Royal Court of Justice, claiming the oil giant's actions contributed to climate change, intensifying the devastating storm. The typhoon, which struck the P...

Instagram users given new algorithm controls

AFP | San Francisco Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Instagram yesterday unveiled a new AI-powered feature that lets users view and adjust the algorithm shaping their Reels feed, calling it a pioneerin...

October 7 Attack: Amnesty International Accuses Hamas of Crimes Against Humanity

Paris: For the first time, Amnesty International has accused Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups of committing crimes against humanity, including extermination, during and after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel that sparked the Gaza war. The human rights organisation released a 173-page...

'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55

AFP | London Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com British author Sophie Kinsella, who penned the popular "Shopaholic" series, has died aged 55 after being diagnosed with brain cancer, her family announced ...