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Supreme Court Likely to Uphold TikTok Ban in U.S.
The U.S. Supreme Court has indicated its inclination to uphold a law requiring TikTok’s sale by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, by January 19, citing national security concerns.…
Biden Administration Approves $500 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The Biden administration has announced an additional $500 million in military assistance to Ukraine, underscoring the United States’ ongoing commitment to supporting Kyiv amid its ongoing…
Elon Musk Endorses German Far-Right Party AfD, Sparks Political Backlash
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has reiterated his support for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, publicly endorsing its leader Alice Weidel during a livestream on X…
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Request to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined President-elect Donald Trump's appeal to postpone his sentencing in the high-profile hush money case, ensuring he will face sentencing in a New York…
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Briefly Detained During Protest
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained on Thursday after participating in a protest against President Nicolás Maduro's third-term inauguration, according to local media…
Sarkozy Faces New Trial as Former Ministers Deny Wrongdoing
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to face another legal battle as his trial on charges of illegal campaign financing begins. The case, involving allegations of financial…
Swiss Citizen Accused of Espionage Commits Suicide in Iranian Prison
Iranian authorities announced on Thursday that a Swiss citizen detained on charges of espionage has committed suicide in a prison in Semnan province. The incident was reported by the Mizan…
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes with ‘Toxic’ Semen Offer New Hope in…
Australian scientists have developed a novel pest control method involving genetically engineered male mosquitoes that produce venomous proteins in their semen, which could significantly…
Oscars Nominations Delayed to January 19 Due to Los Angeles Wildfires
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has postponed the announcement of nominations for the upcoming Oscars to January 19, citing the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
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Oxford English Dictionary Adds Japa, Yahoo Boy, 18 Other Nigerian Slangs To Its…
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially included 20 Nigerian slangs and expressions in its most recent update.
Among the newly added terms are: Japa, agbero, eba, 419, Yahoo…