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Qatari international news channel

Al Jazeera English is a 24-hour English-language news channel operating under Al Jazeera Media Network, which is partially funded by the government of Qatar. In a bid to broaden its reach, Al Jazeera introduced an English-language division in 2006. It is the first global English-language news channel to be headquartered in the Middle East.

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El Salvador Passes Controversial Law Targeting Foreign-Funded NGOs

El Salvador's Congress passed a law requiring foreign-funded organizations to register and pay a 30% tax, prompting criticism as a censorship tool designed to silence dissent; the law grants broad powers to a new government body to regulate and potentially shut down NGOs, echoing similar measures in...

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Venezuela Opposition Figure Arrested Ahead of Elections

Venezuela's opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested on "terrorism" charges Friday, sparking international concern ahead of weekend parliamentary elections; the arrest is part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures following a disputed presidential election in July 2024, resulting in ...

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Trump Approves Nippon Steel's $14.9 Billion US Steel Bid

President Trump approved Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for US Steel, reversing the Biden administration's decision, claiming it will create at least 70,000 jobs and add $14 billion to the US economy; the deal was previously blocked due to national security concerns.

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Death of Sebastiao Salgado: Renowned Photographer and Environmental Activist Dies at 81

Renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado died on Friday at age 81; his impactful work documented marginalized communities and environmental issues, while he and his wife dedicated decades to restoring the Atlantic Forest.

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Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU Goods

President Trump threatened a 50 percent tariff on all European Union goods, prompting immediate talks between EU and US trade officials, amid claims of unfair trade practices and warnings of negative economic consequences for both sides.

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Paris Court Convicts Eight in Kim Kardashian Robbery; Lenient Sentences Due to Age, Health

A Paris court found eight men guilty in the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian, with sentences ranging from fines to eight years (partially suspended), although none will return to prison due to time served; the judge cited the defendants' ages and health. Kardashian, who testified, called the event the...

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FTC Drops Lawsuit Against Microsoft Activision Blizzard Acquisition

The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission dropped its lawsuit against Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on Thursday, ending a lengthy legal battle initiated by the previous Democratic-led commission. The FTC also dropped a separate lawsuit against PepsiCo.

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Boeing Agrees to \$2.1 Billion Settlement in 737 MAX Crash Case

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) struck a deal with Boeing to avoid prosecution in a fraud case related to two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, resulting in 346 deaths; Boeing will pay over \$2.1 billion in fines and compensation.

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Trump Issues Executive Orders to Boost US Nuclear Energy Production

President Trump issued executive orders Friday to expedite nuclear reactor licensing and construction in the US, aiming to address energy demands from AI and what he calls a "national energy emergency", reducing the usual decade-long process to 18 months, while also boosting uranium production.

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US Sanctions Relief for Syria: First Step Towards Economic Recovery

The Trump administration announced sanctions relief for Syria, authorizing new investment and financial services, and waiving parts of the Caesar Act to improve humanitarian conditions and boost the Syrian economy after years of civil war and sanctions.

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Lebanon Elections: Hezbollah's Power Tested Amidst Fragile Ceasefire

Municipal elections in southern Lebanon are taking place amid a fragile ceasefire with Israel, serving as a crucial test of Hezbollah's political strength after the 2024 conflict that left thousands wounded and more than a dozen dead; high voter turnout in war-torn areas signals the group's sustaine...

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DC Shooting: Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed, Suspect Charged

On Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023, Elias Rodriguez fatally shot two Israeli embassy staff members, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, in Washington, D.C., shouting "Free Palestine" after the attack; he was subsequently charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

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