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AI Romance Blooms As Japan Woman Weds Virtual Partner Of Her Dreams
Hoon and Satoshi Sugiyama OKAYAMA, Japan, Dec 17 (Reuters) Music played in a wedding hall in western Japan as Yurina Noguchi, wearing a white gown and tiara, dabbed away her tears,
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EU Imposes Sanctions On Oil Traders With Links To Russia's Shipping Network
The European Union adopted fresh sanctions against Russian oil interests on Monday, targeting traders Murtaza Lakhani and Etibar Eyyub for helping Moscow to circumvent Western sanctions on crude exports that help to fund Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Zelensky Offers To Drop NATO Bid In Exchange For Western Security Guarantee
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country's bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the US push for ceding territory to Russia as he held talks with US envoys on endi
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Top 10 Luxury Dining Experiences To Bookmark This Festive Season
From Phuket to London, check out 10 exceptional festive-season dining experiences across the world.
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Why India's Slowest Train Is the Most Scenic Journey You Will Ever Take
Nilgiris Mountain Railway operates between Mettupalayam and Ooty (Udagamandalam) in Tamil Nadu.
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Thousands Face Evacuations As New Round Of Heavy Rain Threatens Washington
Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington could face evacuation orders when another round of heavy rain drops on the region Thursday, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding as rivers near historic levels.
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US, Canada To UK: A Look At 5 Biggest Immigration Crackdowns of 2025
In 2025, immigration dominated global discourse, with governments in several Western nations bringing in policies to curb the inflow of migrants.
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"Clear Message To World": Chinese Media's Big Praise Of Putin's India Visit
Amid the Western pressure on New Delhi to reduce trade with Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India sent a "clear message" to the world that "neither country is isolated", according to a Chinese media report.
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'Balancing Act' In Focus Of Western Media's Coverage On Putin's India Visit
US media outlets cast Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in New Delhi as a pivotal moment in India's foreign policy calculus, with coverage centring on the Modi government's attempt to preserve its deep strategic partnership with Moscow.
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Bill Gates Warns Of Child Death Rise Due To Aid Cuts, Criticises DOGE
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told AFP on Thursday it is "tragic" that child deaths will increase worldwide for the first time this century because wealthy Western countries have slashed international aid.
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Is Earth Really Getting Too Hot To Live? Scientist Explains Climate Change
Hot air evaporates a lot more water, so crops, forests and landscapes in some areas dry out, which makes them more susceptible to wildfire. Each Celsius degree of warming can cause a sixfold increase in wildfire over parts of the western US.
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Netflix’s Gritty Frontier Drama The Abandons to Begin Streaming Soon: All You Need to Know
Netflix’s The Abandons, starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, arrives on December 4. Set on the violent 1850s frontier, the series follows two families battling for power, land, and justice in a world ruled by wealth and survival. With its intense story and strong cast, the show promises a gripping and emotional viewing experience. IMDb rati...
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"Unusual": 3 Envoys' Opinion Piece Ahead Of Putin Visit Ticks Off New Delhi
A joint opinion piece by envoys of three western countries to India -- the UK, France and Germany -- right before Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit has ticked off New Delhi.
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AI's Impact Could Worsen Gaps Between World's Rich And Poor: United Nations
The report released Tuesday likens the situation to the "Great Divergence" of the industrial revolution, when many Western countries saw rapid modernization while others fell behind.
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Putin's India Visit: Arms, Oil And A Changing Partnership
For decades, India was overwhelmingly reliant on Moscow for its military inventory-a legacy of Cold War alignment and the Soviet Union's readiness to transfer technologies that Western countries were hesitant to share. That dominance has weakened.
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AI Romance Blooms As Japan Woman Weds Virtual Partner Of Her Dreams
Hoon and Satoshi Sugiyama OKAYAMA, Japan, Dec 17 (Reuters) Music played in a wedding hall in western Japan as Yurina Noguchi, wearing a white gown and tiara, dabbed away her tears,
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EU Imposes Sanctions On Oil Traders With Links To Russia's Shipping Network
The European Union adopted fresh sanctions against Russian oil interests on Monday, targeting traders Murtaza Lakhani and Etibar Eyyub for helping Moscow to circumvent Western sanctions on crude exports that help to fund Russia's war in Ukraine.
-
Zelensky Offers To Drop NATO Bid In Exchange For Western Security Guarantee
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country's bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the US push for ceding territory to Russia as he held talks with US envoys on endi
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Top 10 Luxury Dining Experiences To Bookmark This Festive Season
From Phuket to London, check out 10 exceptional festive-season dining experiences across the world.
-
Why India's Slowest Train Is the Most Scenic Journey You Will Ever Take
Nilgiris Mountain Railway operates between Mettupalayam and Ooty (Udagamandalam) in Tamil Nadu.
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Thousands Face Evacuations As New Round Of Heavy Rain Threatens Washington
Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington could face evacuation orders when another round of heavy rain drops on the region Thursday, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding as rivers near historic levels.
-
US, Canada To UK: A Look At 5 Biggest Immigration Crackdowns of 2025
In 2025, immigration dominated global discourse, with governments in several Western nations bringing in policies to curb the inflow of migrants.
-
"Clear Message To World": Chinese Media's Big Praise Of Putin's India Visit
Amid the Western pressure on New Delhi to reduce trade with Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India sent a "clear message" to the world that "neither country is isolated", according to a Chinese media report.
-
'Balancing Act' In Focus Of Western Media's Coverage On Putin's India Visit
US media outlets cast Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in New Delhi as a pivotal moment in India's foreign policy calculus, with coverage centring on the Modi government's attempt to preserve its deep strategic partnership with Moscow.
-
Bill Gates Warns Of Child Death Rise Due To Aid Cuts, Criticises DOGE
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told AFP on Thursday it is "tragic" that child deaths will increase worldwide for the first time this century because wealthy Western countries have slashed international aid.
-
Is Earth Really Getting Too Hot To Live? Scientist Explains Climate Change
Hot air evaporates a lot more water, so crops, forests and landscapes in some areas dry out, which makes them more susceptible to wildfire. Each Celsius degree of warming can cause a sixfold increase in wildfire over parts of the western US.
-
Netflix’s Gritty Frontier Drama The Abandons to Begin Streaming Soon: All You Need to Know
Netflix’s The Abandons, starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, arrives on December 4. Set on the violent 1850s frontier, the series follows two families battling for power, land, and justice in a world ruled by wealth and survival. With its intense story and strong cast, the show promises a gripping and emotional viewing experience. IMDb rati...
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"Unusual": 3 Envoys' Opinion Piece Ahead Of Putin Visit Ticks Off New Delhi
A joint opinion piece by envoys of three western countries to India -- the UK, France and Germany -- right before Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit has ticked off New Delhi.
-
AI's Impact Could Worsen Gaps Between World's Rich And Poor: United Nations
The report released Tuesday likens the situation to the "Great Divergence" of the industrial revolution, when many Western countries saw rapid modernization while others fell behind.
-
Putin's India Visit: Arms, Oil And A Changing Partnership
For decades, India was overwhelmingly reliant on Moscow for its military inventory-a legacy of Cold War alignment and the Soviet Union's readiness to transfer technologies that Western countries were hesitant to share. That dominance has weakened.
