A court in Turkey on Wednesday sentenced independent journalist Fatih Altayli to four years and two months in prison over comments he made about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, state broadcaster TRT and an NGO representing the journalist…
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Guinea-Bissau military deposes President Embalo after vote – DW – 11/26/2025
Soldiers locked down the main road leading to Guinea-Bissau’s presidential palace and election commission and Interior Ministry on Wednesday, after prolonged sounds of gunfire in the area.
Soon after, a group of army officers held a press…
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China-Japan tiff over Taiwan festers as both sides refuse to back down: How historical dispute continues to snowball
China’s embassy in Tokyo has again cautioned its citizens against visiting Japan, claiming that there have been reports of Chinese nationals facing “unprovoked insults and beatings” in recent days. The issue, in fact, is more historical and…
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Hong Kong fire: At least 13 dead as more than 700 firefighters tackle blaze
Over a thousand residents moved into nearby shelter, councillor tells the BBCpublished at 13:30 GMT
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BBC News Chinese, Hong KongImage source, ReutersImage caption, The Wang Fuk Court estate is home to roughly 4,600 people
Tai…
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Guinea-Bissau army officers claim ‘total control’ as gunshots rock capital | Military News
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Officers order suspension of electoral process, border closures a day before presidential vote results expected.
Published On 26 Nov 2025
A group of military…
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Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying US weapons and building a defense dome
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build an air defense system with high-level detection and…
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Russia must make concessions as part of any peace deal, says EU’s Kallas – POLITICO
Her comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration circulated a 28-point plan last week that alarmed Ukraine and its European allies for heavily favoring Moscow.
Wednesday’s online meeting was seen in Brussels as a…
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Guinea-Bissau soldiers say they have taken power after reports that President Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrested
A group of military officers say they have seized control of Guinea-Bissau amid reports that the president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, has been arrested.
Shortly after gunshots were heard in capital city Bissau, government sources told the BBC that…
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