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Colombian Finance Minister Resigns Amid Bribery Scandal

Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla has resigned at the request of President Gustavo Petro, following allegations of his involvement in bribery schemes involving parliamentarians. This resignation marks another chapter in Colombia’s ongoing struggle with corruption at high levels of government. Bonilla is accused by a former advisor of being aware that lawmakers were allegedly receiving…

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Republicans Achieve Slim Majority In US House As Democrats Claim Final California Seat

In 2025, the Republican Party is poised to maintain a narrow majority in the United States House of Representatives, following Democratic candidate Adam Gray’s recent victory in the last undecided race in California. With this win, Democrats now hold 215 seats in the lower chamber, while Republicans control 220. In the 13th Congressional District of…

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Impact of Trump’s Return: Hezbollah Ceasefire and Hamas Negotiation Efforts

Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence officer and regional analyst, has noted that ongoing ceasefire discussions with Hezbollah and Hamas’s inclination to negotiate reflect the influence of President-elect Donald Trump on Iran’s strategy. Melamed observed that recent events suggest Iran may be reassessing its approach, prompting its proxies to reduce tensions as the U.S. prepares…

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Pakistan Records 50th Polio Case In 2024

Pakistan Health Ministry on Tuesday said the country recorded another polio case, increasing the overall number to 50 in 2024. The new case was reported from the country’s northwest Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province as health officials confirmed the detection of type 1 wild poliovirus in a 20-month-old girl. The polio case was…

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Trump Appoints 27-Year-Old Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has officially named 27-year-old Karoline Leavitt as the new White House press secretary, marking a significant milestone in her career. Leavitt’s ascent has been swift, beginning as a student assistant for Fox News during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. Following her role as assistant press secretary during Trump’s first term, she will now…

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