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Eurovision Clears Israel for 2026 Contest as 4 Broadcasters Quit Over Gaza War
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed the EBU’s decision, while Dutch, Irish, Slovenian and Spanish broadcasters announced a boycott.
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EU Unveils Plan to Reduce Dependency on China for Minerals
The EU plans to release $3.5 billion next year to fund projects that reduce dependency and use existing and new measures to boost the bloc’s economic security.
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Macron Urges Xi to Narrow ‘Unsustainable’ Trade Gap
The French president also sought to persuade the Chinese Communist Party to support a cease-fire in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Useful’ but Reaching Concensus ‘Difficult’: Putin
The Russian president’s comments follow remarks by Trump describing U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Putin as ’reasonably good.’
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Russia Blocks Gaming Platform Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns
The platform is also facing scrutiny in several states including Texas, where it is being sued for allegedly failing to protect minors from online predators.
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US Supports UN Resolution Demanding Russia Return Ukrainian Children
Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States said the children must be returned or Kyiv will not agree to a peace deal with Moscow.
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Senators Push to Designate Russia a Terrorist State Amid Allegations of Mass Child Kidnapping, Brainwashing
Ukraine has said it is ‘non-negotiable’ that all kidnapped children must be returned before Kyiv accepts any peace deal with Moscow.
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Australia Deepens Military Backing for Ukraine With $95 Million Package
The news comes as New Zealand announced its own funding package, saying the nations were ‘working together’ in a challenging environment.
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Macron Begins China Tour as Tensions Over Ukraine War, Trade Persist
The CCP is also seeking support from Paris in its diplomatic spat with Tokyo.
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EU Agrees to Stop Russian Gas Imports by Late 2027, Phase Out Russian Oil
Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the EU has sought to reduce its dependence on energy from Russia.
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Putin Accepted Some US Proposals on Ukraine, Ready to Continue Talks: Kremlin
Moscow’s comments follow a meeting between Trump administration officials and Russian representatives on Dec. 2.
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Russia Says It Seized Key Eastern Stronghold Pokrovsk; Ukraine Denies Claim
Pokrovsk, a heavily fortified industrial town, has been the site of intense fighting for the past 18 months.
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World’s Top Arms Producers Saw Record Revenue Last Year, Report Says
In the United States, the combined revenues of arms companies in the top 100 hit $338 billion, and 30 out of 39 arms companies had increased sales.
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Airbus Finds Quality Issue With A320 Metal Panels
The software fix was ordered after a JetBlue Airways A320 flying from Mexico to New Jersey experienced a sudden uncommanded drop in altitude.
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Talks on Ukraine With Witkoff, Kushner ‘Constructive’ But No Consensus Reached: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign adviser called the talks “constructive” but cited lingering disagreements on territorial issues.
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Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
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Experts Bring Focus to Forced Organ Harvesting at World Lawmaker Summit
The Chinese regime has been killing prisoners of conscience for their organs, turning China into a top destination for transplant tourism.
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Eurovision Clears Israel for 2026 Contest as 4 Broadcasters Quit Over Gaza War
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed the EBU’s decision, while Dutch, Irish, Slovenian and Spanish broadcasters announced a boycott.
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EU Unveils Plan to Reduce Dependency on China for Minerals
The EU plans to release $3.5 billion next year to fund projects that reduce dependency and use existing and new measures to boost the bloc’s economic security.
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Macron Urges Xi to Narrow ‘Unsustainable’ Trade Gap
The French president also sought to persuade the Chinese Communist Party to support a cease-fire in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Useful’ but Reaching Concensus ‘Difficult’: Putin
The Russian president’s comments follow remarks by Trump describing U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Putin as ’reasonably good.’
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Russia Blocks Gaming Platform Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns
The platform is also facing scrutiny in several states including Texas, where it is being sued for allegedly failing to protect minors from online predators.
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US Supports UN Resolution Demanding Russia Return Ukrainian Children
Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States said the children must be returned or Kyiv will not agree to a peace deal with Moscow.
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Senators Push to Designate Russia a Terrorist State Amid Allegations of Mass Child Kidnapping, Brainwashing
Ukraine has said it is ‘non-negotiable’ that all kidnapped children must be returned before Kyiv accepts any peace deal with Moscow.
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Australia Deepens Military Backing for Ukraine With $95 Million Package
The news comes as New Zealand announced its own funding package, saying the nations were ‘working together’ in a challenging environment.
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Macron Begins China Tour as Tensions Over Ukraine War, Trade Persist
The CCP is also seeking support from Paris in its diplomatic spat with Tokyo.
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EU Agrees to Stop Russian Gas Imports by Late 2027, Phase Out Russian Oil
Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the EU has sought to reduce its dependence on energy from Russia.
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Putin Accepted Some US Proposals on Ukraine, Ready to Continue Talks: Kremlin
Moscow’s comments follow a meeting between Trump administration officials and Russian representatives on Dec. 2.
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Russia Says It Seized Key Eastern Stronghold Pokrovsk; Ukraine Denies Claim
Pokrovsk, a heavily fortified industrial town, has been the site of intense fighting for the past 18 months.
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World’s Top Arms Producers Saw Record Revenue Last Year, Report Says
In the United States, the combined revenues of arms companies in the top 100 hit $338 billion, and 30 out of 39 arms companies had increased sales.
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Airbus Finds Quality Issue With A320 Metal Panels
The software fix was ordered after a JetBlue Airways A320 flying from Mexico to New Jersey experienced a sudden uncommanded drop in altitude.
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Talks on Ukraine With Witkoff, Kushner ‘Constructive’ But No Consensus Reached: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign adviser called the talks “constructive” but cited lingering disagreements on territorial issues.
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Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
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Experts Bring Focus to Forced Organ Harvesting at World Lawmaker Summit
The Chinese regime has been killing prisoners of conscience for their organs, turning China into a top destination for transplant tourism.
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