Former Iraq President named U.N. refugee chief
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Barham Salih, former Iraq President, appointed U.N. refugee chief, breaking tradition of leaders from major donor countries.
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi amid ongoing crackdowns on activists and human rights advocates, say supporters.
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Barham Salih, former Iraq President, appointed U.N. refugee chief, breaking tradition of leaders from major donor countries.
Bulgarian Parliament approves the ruling coalition's resignation amid protests, highlighting political instability before the country's eurozone entry.
Washington state faces unprecedented flooding, stranding families and damaging homes, with more rain forecasted to worsen the crisis.
Nepal’s September anti-graft protests killed 77, injured 2,000 and caused $586 million in damage, forcing PM K.P. Sharma Oli to resign amid nationwide unrest
Thailand PM Anutin Charnvirakul to discuss ongoing Cambodia clashes with Donald Trump on December 12, aiming for a ceasefire.
Pakistan may ban uncooperative social media platforms, warns Minister, citing cooperation issues and links to terrorism and misinformation.
Artefacts from India, including an ivory Buddha, were stolen in a high-value burglary at a Bristol museum.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's health worsens; she is now on ventilator support amid serious medical complications, doctors report.
The case joins a growing number of wrongful death lawsuits filed against OpenAI in recent months, with several alleging ChatGPT contributed to users' suicides.
Japan issues a tsunami warning following a 6.7-magnitude earthquake off Iwate prefecture, raising concerns of potential coastal impacts.
U.S. and Japan conduct joint flight drills amid rising tensions with China following provocative military activities near Japan.