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‘Syria’s Ahmad al-Sharaa could be pushed toward a pragmatic, even technocratic form of Islamism’
Less than a quarter-century after the 9/11, attacks in the United States by al-Qaida, the prelude to a US “war on terror” lasting more than two decades, an armed group from this most radical of political Islamist movements has just played a key role in the overthrow in Syria of… Read Details ⇢
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Audacity or desperation? Ukraine claims Moscow killing of Russian general
The killing in the heart of Moscow of his general in charge of chemical weapons comes on the eve of the Russian president’s traditional marathon end-of-year press conference. Putin’s so far yet to comment on his country’s precipitated drawdown from Syria after the fall of Assad but he’s sure to… Read Details ⇢
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Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in California due to bird flu
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due to H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu. The emergency follows an outbreak of the virus among dairy cows in Southern California farms, according to the news release on the governor’s website. After initially being reported… Read Details ⇢
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Check Out This Stylized Winter-Themed Material Bundle
Material previews were rendered in Marmoset Toolbag. Final visuals may vary depending on the render engine, tiling amount, lighting conditions, etc. Please note that the software must be version 13.0.2 build 6942 or higher to open the files, and the videos included in the pack are not narrated. Get the… Read Details ⇢
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Prime minister of Mauritius reopens talks with UK over Chagos Islands deal | News
Mauritius’s prime minister says he issued ‘counterproposals’ to UK over Chagos Islands deal. A historic deal for the United Kingdom to hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has been put into question after the African island country’s new prime minister issued “counterproposals”. The British government still plans… Read Details ⇢
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US government urges federal agencies to patch Microsoft 365 now
CISA issues BOD 25-01, the first binding directive of the year It addresses Microsoft 365 security, which is under threat Other cloud providers will be added soon, as well The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued its first binding operational directive for 2025, which includes a set… Read Details ⇢
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A Guide for South African Consumers
Gold remains a cornerstone of the global financial market, offering South African traders unique opportunities to hedge against economic uncertainties while seeking profitable trades. For those wondering how to trade gold effectively, the combination of price action and sentiment analysis provides a robust strategy. In this article, we’ll explore advanced… Read Details ⇢
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Emmanuel Macron, a certain idea of power
On November 16, 2016, a couple, she in sunglasses and leather pants, he in a slim-fitting black suit and thin matching tie, slipped incognito under the central gate and archways of the Basilica of Saint-Denis. Just after declaring his candidacy for the presidential election in the nearby Paris suburb of… Read Details ⇢
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Middle East: Israel continues pounding Gaza as ceasefire talks ongoing
Ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza are gaining momentum, according to sources present at the negotions in Cairo. The deal on the table would create a 6 weeks pause and the release of 30 hostages. For Palestinians, who continue to weather daily Israeli stikes, and how have now… Read Details ⇢