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Trump may choose DeSantis over Hegseth to lead Pentagon: Reports

Trump may choose DeSantis over Hegseth to lead Pentagon: Reports

04 Dec 2024 | 2:41 PM

Washington, Dec 4 (UNI) US President-elect Donald Trump may choose Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as his secretary of defense, replacing the previously nominated Pete Hegseth, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.

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Trump choose  DeSantis to lead Pentagon instead of Hegseth: Reports

Trump choose DeSantis to lead Pentagon instead of Hegseth: Reports

04 Dec 2024 | 1:42 PM

Washington, Dec 4 (UNI) US President-elect Donald Trump may choose Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as his secretary of defense, replacing the previously nominated Pete Hegseth, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.

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Head of Japan oppn party announces temporary suspension from duty

04 Dec 2024 | 12:31 PM

Tokyo, Dec 4 (UNI) The head of Japan's opposition Democratic Party for the People, Yuichiro Tamaki, announced on Wednesday that he had been temporarily suspended from his post over a scandal.

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SKorean prez aides offer to resign, opposition to move impeachment motion

SKorean prez aides offer to resign, opposition to move impeachment motion

04 Dec 2024 | 12:12 PM

Seoul, Dec 4 (UNI) Senior aides of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, including his chief of staff and senior secretaries, offered to resign on Wednesday after he declared and lifted an emergency martial law, sources in the presidential office said, according to media reports.

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SKorean oppn leader says Prez may provoke conflict with NKorea

04 Dec 2024 | 10:53 AM

Seoul, Dec 4 (UNI) Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, said on Wednesday that after failing to impose martial law, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol may provoke North Korea and escalate the situation on the border to military clashes.

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Swedish PM postpones visit to SKorea: reports

04 Dec 2024 | 10:50 AM

Stockholm, Dec 4 (UNI) Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has decided to postpone his visit to Seoul amid the martial law turmoil in South Korea, the Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

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Namibian Vice President wins presidential election: Electoral Commission

Namibian Vice President wins presidential election: Electoral Commission

04 Dec 2024 | 10:25 AM

Windhoek, Dec 4 (UNI) Namibian Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has won the country's presidential election, becoming the first woman in Namibia's history to hold the office, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has said.

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Trump transition team says signed MOU with Justice Dept

Trump transition team says signed MOU with Justice Dept

04 Dec 2024 | 10:21 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (UNI) The transition team of US President-elect Donald Trump has said that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Department of Justice, which will provide for an opportunity for background checks for nominees in the incoming administration.

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Terrorists-controlled Syrian territory home to 7mln people - UN Envoy

Terrorists-controlled Syrian territory home to 7mln people - UN Envoy

04 Dec 2024 | 10:14 AM

Damascus, Dec 4 (UNI) Terrorists and opposition forces in Syria now control territory that is home to 7 million people, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said.

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Japan follows situation in SKorea with particular attention: PM

Japan follows situation in SKorea with particular attention: PM

04 Dec 2024 | 10:07 AM

Tokyo, Dec 4 (UNI) Japan closely follows the developments in South Korea, where martial law was imposed overnight and lifted hours later, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday.

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US postpones nuclear deterrence exercises with SKorea - Reports

04 Dec 2024 | 9:48 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (UNI) The United States, amid the situation with the introduction and lifting of martial law in South Korea, has decided to postpone nuclear deterrence exercises with the country, the Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday, citing a spokesperson from the US Defense Department.

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Trump pick for FBI chief hacked by Iranian group: Reports

04 Dec 2024 | 9:47 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (UNI) Kashyap "Kash" Patel, nominated as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by US President-elect Donald Trump, has become a target of a hacker attack, allegedly originating from Iran, CNN has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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47 Palestinians die in Israeli prisons since Oct 2023: UN

04 Dec 2024 | 9:45 AM

Jerusalem, Dec 4 (UNI) The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in Palestine said that at least 47 Palestinian prisoners had died in Israeli custody since October 7, 2023.

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NATO chief says alliance should strengthen Ukraine air defense

04 Dec 2024 | 8:58 AM

Moscow, Dec 4 (UNI) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that the alliance should strengthen Ukraine's air defense and increase other military assistance.

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US, allies support terrorists in Syria - Nebenzia

04 Dec 2024 | 8:56 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (UNI) The United States and its allies provide support for terrorists in Syria, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia has said.

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