U S missiles hit three radar sites on Yemen coast
U S Tomahawk strikes destroyed three coastal radar sites in Houthi held Yemen on the Red Sea. The action, ordered by President Obama, aims to protect ships and navigation amid renewed hostilities following two earlier missile incidents. Iran deployed two warships nearby as U N guided statements urged de escalation.
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Bermuda battered by Hurricane Nicole in Category 3 strike
Hurricane Nicole tore across Bermuda with winds up to 110 mph, snapping trees and ripping roofs, leaving over 27 000 customers without power. Officials closed schools, airports looked to reopen, and cleanup began as the storm moved away toward the Atlantic.
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Thailand’s revered king dies after 70 year reign
Thailand mourns King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died at 88 after a 70 year reign. The monarch, revered for stabilizing influence and hands on outreach to farmers and hill tribes, guided the nation through upheaval while shaping projects and traditional values. His death raises questions about the monarchy’s role in a modern democracy and leaves a possible power vacuum with a successor.
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Nigeria frees 21 Chibok schoolgirls after Boko Haram swap
Nigeria says twenty-one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram over two years ago have been freed in exchange for detained Islamist leaders. The released girls are in the custody of the Department of State Services, with 197 still missing.
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Colombia extends ceasefire with rebels to save peace deal
President Juan Manuel Santos announced a further extension of the ceasefire with Colombia's main rebel group until December 31 to allow more time for negotiations. He spoke after meetings with student demonstrators pressing for immediate implementation and said talks with FARC and opposition aim to broaden support without treating the date as a hard deadline.
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Guterres vows peace focus as UN chief designate
Antonio Guterres pledged peace as the overarching priority after being elected secretary general by acclamation. He said the UN must pursue diplomacy for peace, act as a convenor, and unite nations to end suffering in Syria Yemen South Sudan and other conflicts.
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