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A house burns after a powerful earthquake in Aomori, northeastern Japan, early 09 December 2025. — EPA
December 09, 2025

Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks

The aircraft was en route to Portugal when it had to land in Burkina Faso, the Nigerian authorities have said (file photo)
December 09, 2025

Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace

With many staying at home the atmosphere is quiet but tense
December 09, 2025

Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted

Women appear to be penalized more than men for working remotely, the report finds
December 09, 2025

Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report

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Crown Prince discusses bilateral ties with presidents of Syria and Indonesia in phone calls

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US sanctions network accused of fueling RSF atrocities in Sudan’s war

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Saudi Arabia sees seasonal rainfall peak shift from November to December, NCM says

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Trilateral Committee meeting in Tehran welcomes steady progress in Saudi-Iranian relations

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Al-Falih: Private sector to contribute 40% of $500 billion infrastructure investments in coming years

Displaced people queue for food at a temporary shelter amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, on December 9, 2025
December 09, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse

December 09, 2025

Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist

December 09, 2025

Lithuania declares state of emergency over balloon incursions from Belarus

The natural swimming pools on Tenerife are a favourite spot for tourists. Unpredictable waves caused the deaths of three people
December 09, 2025

Powerful wave kills four at popular seawater pool in Spain's Tenerife

Israeli army carries out a raid, and replaces the UN flag with the Israeli flag at the UNRWA center in east Jerusalem on Monday, December 08
December 09, 2025

Israeli police raid UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem and replace UN flag with Israeli flag

New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani
December 09, 2025

Zohran Mamdani to live in historic Gracie Mansion as New York mayor

China is the largest export destination for US soybeans
December 09, 2025

Trump unveils $12bn farm aid package to help farmers who faced 'unjustified trade actions'

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