Flights grounded as South Korea hit by record snowfall
MONITORING (SW) – South Korea’s capital, Seoul has recorded its heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago in 1907.
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Pakistani forces launch night-time crackdown against Imran Khan supporters
MONITORING (SW) – Pakistan security forces launched a night-time operation to disperse thousands of supporters of the country’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, after the crowd broke through barricades and gathered in the capital Islamabad demanding his release.
Lebanese rejoice as Israel and Hezbollah agree on ceasefire
As dawn broke in Lebanon, people displaced by months of Israeli attacks have been pictured returning home, despite an Israeli military warning to wait until they are told it is safe to do so as the ceasefire began.
Russia pledges support for infrastructure projects in Afghanistan
Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has said that Moscow is ready to implement infrastructure projects in Afghanistan, including railways, transport, industry, agriculture, electricity, and mining.
Netanyahu approves ceasefire deal in Lebanon as death toll mounts to 3768
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the ceasefire deal in Lebanon “in principle”, reported CNN.
Rich countries pledge $300 billion for developing world to combat climate change
Richer countries have pledged to give a record $300bn (£238bn) to the developing world to help them prepare for and prevent climate change.
Russia hits Ukraine with new supersonic missile causing global uproar
A new “experimental” Russian missile travelled at over 11 times the speed of sound — or over 13,000 kilometres per hour — before hitting targets in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Kyiv’s top spy agency says.
Lebanon’s capital Beirut rocked by massive Israeli air raid
Israel has carried out massive air strikes on central Beirut, Lebanese media say, and there are reports of several deaths.
ICC issues arrest warrants for the Israeli PM Netanyahu
The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes relating to the Gaza war.
OCHA launches online campaign for climate change victims in Afghanistan
Drought, the scarcity of underground water resources, damage to Afghanistan’s agriculture, and other factors are among the issues that countries need to take immediate actions to address.
Banana duct-taped to a wall sold for nearly $6.2 million
When a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 in 2019, social media uproar and an age-old debate about the meaning of art ensued, but artist Maurizio Cattelan’s viral creation, titled “Comedian,” has proven a sound investment for one collector: One of the artwork’s three “editions” smashed estimates to sell for $6.24 million.
G20 leaders call for poverty reduction measures
The Islamic Emirate authorities believe that the G20 leaders can help reduce poverty in Afghanistan by investing in the country and supporting small businesses.
