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Former Chad opposition leader appointed as PM of transitional government.

Former Chad opposition leader appointed as PM of transitional government.
Chad’s transitional government has appointed former opposition leader Succes Masra, who recently returned to the country following exile, as prime minister. Masra will serve through the transition to civilian rule, Mahamat Ahmad Alhabo, Chad’s new secretary-general of the pr…
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Queen Margrethe of Denmark makes last public appearance before controversial abdication.

Queen Margrethe of Denmark makes last public appearance before controversial abdication.
Queen Margrethe of Denmark rode in storybook style to her last public event before her historic abdication in 10 days. On Thursday, the 83-year-old Queen traveled through the snowy streets of Copenhagen from Amalienborg Palace to Christiansborg Palace for a New Year’s recept…
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Putin kicks off Russia’s 2024 BRICS chairmanship.

Putin kicks off Russia’s 2024 BRICS chairmanship.
On January 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially marked the commencement of Russia’s 2024 BRICS Chairmanship. During this handover, President Putin emphasized the motto for the upcoming tenure, “Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Sec…
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Argentina formally rejects BRICS membership.

Argentina formally rejects BRICS membership.
Argentina's President Javier Milei has sent letters to BRICS leaders to formalize his decision to withdraw his country from its planned entry into the alliance of major emerging economies, it was announced on Friday. Milei said the moment was not "opportune" fo…
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Argentina pulls out of plans to join BRICS bloc.

Argentina pulls out of plans to join BRICS bloc.
Argentina's new President, Javier Milei, has withdrawn the country from its planned entry into the expanding BRICS club of nations. In a letter to the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, Mr Milei said decisions taken by the preceding government had …
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Rishi Sunak considers curbing social media use for under-16s.

Rishi Sunak considers curbing social media use for under-16s.
Rishi Sunak is considering limiting social media access for teenagers under the age of 16 to try to protect them from online harm, with reports suggesting a potential ban is on the cards. The government is considering further action despite bringing in the Online Safety Act,…
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Landmark Election in Argentina since the restoration of democracy.

Landmark Election in Argentina since the restoration of democracy.
Argentina has witnessed a seismic shift in its political landscape as Javier Milei, a self-described anarcho-capitalist and right-wing populist, secured a decisive victory in the recent presidential runoff. Milei’s triumph over Economy Minister Sergio Massa marks a departur…
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Luc Frieden assumed the position of Prime Minister in Luxembourg.

Luc Frieden assumed the position of Prime Minister in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg, a small but influential European nation, is set to undergo a significant political shift as former finance minister Luc Frieden assumes the role of prime minister. This change comes on the heels of the recent election, where Frieden’s Christian Social People’s P…
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at age 96.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at age 96.
Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady and one-half of the longest presidential marriage in U.S. history, who was a pillar of her husband’s presidency and a trailblazing mental health advocate, has died at the age of 96. According to a release from the Carter Center, she die…
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Pedro Sanchez re-elected as Spanish Prime Minister.

Pedro Sanchez re-elected as Spanish Prime Minister.
In a closely contested parliamentary election, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has secured a second term, navigating the political landscape with a razor-thin majority. The focal point of this victory is an amnesty deal for Catalonian separatists, a move that has polar…
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David Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary.

David Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary.
David Cameron has returned to government as UK foreign secretary, in a stunning comeback for the former prime minister which highlights Rishi Sunak’s willingness to take risks as he looks to revive his political fortunes. Downing Street announced on Monday that Cameron would…
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Sri Lanka agrees debt restructuring with Paris Club creditors.

Sri Lanka agrees debt restructuring with Paris Club creditors.
Sri Lanka has reached a preliminary debt restructuring deal with national creditors including India, Japan and France, paving the way for the bankrupt country to revive a stalled IMF loan programme after it secured a similar pact with China last month. The Paris Club, which …
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China replaced missing defence minister Li Shangfu.

China replaced missing defence minister Li Shangfu.
China’s Defense Minister, Li Shangfu, was recently removed from his position in a surprising turn of events. His disappearance from public view two months earlier had sparked rumors about his fate. Li’s removal follows a series of unexplained personnel changes in China’s go…
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Maria Fernanda Garza elected chair of the International Chamber of Commerce.

Maria Fernanda Garza elected chair of the International Chamber of Commerce.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the largest and most representative business organisation which is represented in 170 countries with a corporate membership of 45 million companies. ICC has elected Maria Fernanda Garza from Mexico as the ICC Chair, making her …
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G20 Leaders’ Summit 2023.

G20 Leaders’ Summit 2023.
The 18th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20) will take place in September 2023 in New Delhi, India.  The Summit has scheduled to take place on September 9th and 10th, spanning two days. Under the Indian Presidency, the G20 in 2023 will focus on the t…
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Kim Jong Un 'to visit Putin for weapons talks'.

Kim Jong Un 'to visit Putin for weapons talks'.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un plans to travel to Russia this month to meet President Vladimir Putin, a US official has told the BBC's US partner CBS. The two leaders will discuss the possibility of North Korea providing Moscow with weapons to support its war in Uk…
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43rd ASEAN Summit begins in Jakarta.

43rd ASEAN Summit begins in Jakarta.
President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana extended a warm welcome to the heads of state and government participating in the 43rd summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta. The 43rd ASEAN Summit, hosted by Indonesia and occurring from Septembe…
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First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19.

First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19.
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from her office on 04th Monday. President Biden tested negative for the virus. The first lady is double-vaccinated, twice boosted, according to a statement from her communications director last …
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Emmerson Mnangagwa wins second term as President of Zimbabwe.

Emmerson Mnangagwa wins second term as President of Zimbabwe.
Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared the winner of Zimbabwe’s presidential election, securing a second term as the nation’s leader. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) announced Mnangagwa as the victor with 52.6% of the vote, while his closest rival, Nelson Chamisa of t…
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BRICS welcomes new members.

BRICS welcomes new members.
The BRICS bloc of developing nations agreed on Thursday to admit Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates in a move aimed at accelerating its push to reshuffle a world order it sees as outdated. In deciding in favour of an expansion - the b…
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