ꦰDecember 31 News Wrap: Know updates on the BPSC protest, AAP-BJP clash, South Korea, and more.
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“They also serve who only stand and wait.” - John Milton’s Sonnet 19 Motasem Dalloul, a journalist in Gaza, in his voice notes to Outlook's Editor Chinki Sinha revealed the reality of a Palestinian journalist, he has to cover the deaths of his loved ones and the destruction of his homeland. He sent a couple of lines too. He said he would send more later. We will wait. Waiting has no ending. He can send it a century later. Our hope is sharper than a machete, more piercing than a bullet. Dalloul lost his two young sons and wife in 2024 in the war in Gaza that has unleashed images of violence and loss and brutality and seems endless. He lost nephews and nieces and brothers and sisters and uncle and his home. We bear witness.
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🦩The rally, set to begin on January 3, aims to demand justice for the 19-year-old victim and hold the accused accountable.
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ꦺAbdul Rahman Ahmed Al-Kurd, a resident of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip, talks about the horrors he has been through and the loved ones he has lost since last year. A father of five, Al-Kurd is struggling to manage the bare necessities to sustain his family in the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Palestine.
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ꦑIn Auckland, the iconic Sky Tower lit up in vibrant colours, surrounded by fireworks as the Kiwis ushered in the new year.
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With Carter's funeral set for January 9 and Trump's inaugration set for Janaury 20, 2025, here's how Carter's passing will cast a sombre shadow over Trump's second term.
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ꦜThe ethnic divide deepened throughout 2024, with widespread clashes, mob attacks, and even drone strikes. The Chief Minister emphasized that despite the challenges, there has been “good progress” in restoring peace.
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ꦿAfter BJP’s ‘Chunavi Hindu’ Jab On Kejriwal For Priests Scheme; AAP Hits Back With 'Open Challenge'
ꦍThe BJP released a poster inspired by the movie ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’ and called him a ‘Chunavi Hindu’ (Hindu for election purpose) for launching a scheme for priests and granthis ahead of Delhi Assembly Elections.
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🐠With over five lakh candidates having appeared for the December 13 exam, many students continue to demand the cancellation of the entire examination.
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♋From Delhi to Bengaluru to Mumbai, several rules and restrictions have been imposed to ensure safety and prevent any untoward accidents amid NYE celebrations.
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