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German state owned broadcaster

Deutsche Welle, commonly shortened to DW, is a German public, state-owned international broadcaster funded by the German federal tax budget. The service is available in 32 languages. DW's satellite television service consists of channels in German, English, Spanish, Hindi, Persian, and Arabic. The work of DW is regulated by the Deutsche Welle Act, stating that content is intended to be independent of government influence. DW is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

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South Korean President's Impeachment Trial Begins Amidst Political Crisis

South Korea's Constitutional Court began President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial on January 14, 2025, following his December 3rd imposition of martial law, leading to a major political crisis and an attempted arrest by authorities.

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Drone Attacks Hit Multiple Russian Regions

Multiple drone attacks hit Tula and Saratov Oblasts in Russia on January 14th, 2025, causing minor damage in Tula and damaging an industrial facility in Saratov; 16 drones were shot down over Tula Oblast, and the attacks reportedly involved American-made ATACMS missiles.

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Georgescu Appeals Presidential Election Annulment to ECtHR

Following the Bucharest Court of Appeal's rejection of his challenge to the annulment of Romania's presidential elections, Călin Georgescu filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), seeking to force the second round. The Court of Appeal upheld the Constitutional Court's decis...

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US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers

At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.

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China Builds Structure in Disputed Waters, Breaching Agreement with South Korea

China has constructed a large floating structure (approximately 50 meters by 50 meters) in waters it disputes with South Korea, violating a 2001 agreement and raising concerns of broader territorial ambitions, mirroring similar actions in the South China Sea.

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Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Boosting Economic Ties and Tourism

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) aims to deepen economic ties between Malaysia and Singapore by streamlining business processes, facilitating cross-border movement, and attracting global investment, potentially creating numerous jobs and boosting both countries' economies and touri...

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Biden Claims US Foreign Policy Success Amidst Ukrainian War

In a January 13th speech, President Biden claimed that despite the war in Ukraine, the US and its allies have grown stronger while its adversaries have weakened, citing Russia's failed strategic goals and China's inability to surpass the US. However, social media users criticized his claims as inacc...

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US Sanctions Force Serbia to Choose Between Russia and the West

Facing US sanctions on its Russian-majority-owned oil company NIS, Serbia must divest Russian ownership by February 25th to avoid further economic consequences, creating a pivotal moment in its relations with Russia and the West.

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AfD's "Deportation Ticket" Campaign Sparks Hate Speech Probe in Germany

Ahead of German elections, the far-right AfD party launched a campaign promoting "re-migration" (deportations) and distributed 30,000 fake "deportation tickets" in Karlsruhe, prompting a police investigation for incitement to ethnic hatred and raising concerns about social cohesion.

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Zelenskyy Rejects Fico's Gas Transit Meeting Offer

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's border meeting proposal regarding the halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, inviting him to Kyiv instead; Fico's letter expressed concerns about the halt's impact on Ukraine, Slovakia, and the EU, while Slovakia's President Pe...

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US Corporations Scale Back DEI Initiatives Amidst Conservative Backlash

Major US corporations are scaling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives due to conservative legal challenges and negative publicity, rebranding some programs to avoid controversy, while maintaining underlying commitment to diversity.

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Bahçeli Demands PKK Disarmament, Rejects Early Elections

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli issued a statement demanding the PKK's complete disarmament or unconditional surrender, threatening military action in eastern Euphrates if necessary, while rejecting calls for early elections and emphasizing the importance of maintaining political stability and the 1923 fo...

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