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Новости за 17.12.2024

VOA Persian: Record-breaking surge in dollar exchange rate in Iran

Voice of America 

Amid growing dissatisfaction over power outages and widespread forced closures of schools, offices and industries, the U.S. dollar exchange rate in the Iranian market has hit a new record, surpassing 76,000 tomans as of Monday. This surge in the foreign currency exchange rate comes as government-imposed power cuts disrupt daily life and force the shutdown of several industrial zones. Click here to see the full story in Persian.

Trump To Meet Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos: Report

Ndtv.com 

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago, CNN reporter Alayna Treene said on Monday on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Is U.S. health care in a "gilded age"?

CBSNews.com 

A New Yorker article argues that we are in "the gilded age of medicine." So what does that mean for U.S. health care? Dr. Dhruv Khullar, associate professor of health and economics at Weill Cornell Medical College and contributing writer at the New Yorker, joins "America Decides" to discuss his piece.

VOA Kurdish: Sunni leaders in Iraq call for national dialogue amid regional shifts 

Voice of America 

Former Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Saleh Mutlaq has warned that Iraq is heading in the wrong direction, plagued by corruption, political measures and a lack of vision for the future. Sunni Arab leaders, including Mutlaq, have called for a comprehensive national dialogue involving all communities to address Iraq's deep divisions and prevent further instability.  Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

Tinubu appoints eight new perm secs

The Punch 

President Bola Tinubu has appointed eight new permanent secretaries in the federal civil service to fill existing and upcoming vacancies across various states and geopolitical zones. The appointments followed recommendations by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation after a rigorous selection process, according to a statement by Tinubu’s Special

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2 men arrested over thefts on planes

BangkokPost.com 

Hong Kong police have arrested two men in a week for allegedly stealing cash from passengers' overhead luggage on two inbound flights from Vietnam.

VOA Mandarin: New US-made tanks expected to boost Taiwan's defense against China

Voice of America 

The first delivery of 38 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks purchased by Taiwan from the United States arrived early Monday at the army training base in Hsinchu County, northern Taiwan. Analysts say the tanks will provide a generational upgrade to Taiwan's armored forces. Click here to see the full story in Mandarin.

Teenage shooter kills student, teacher at Wisconsin school, police say

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Tragedy struck a Wisconsin school. A teenage shooter opened fire. A student and teacher died. Six others suffered injuries. The shooter was later found dead inside the school. Police are investigating the incident. The shooter's motive remains unknown. This marks another school shooting in the US this year. President Biden urged Congress to pass gun control legislation.

Fubara promises Opobo town higher institution

The Punch 

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced plans to establish a higher institution in Opobo Town, aimed at driving sustainable academic and economic growth. Additionally, the governor pledged to undertake land reclamation projects to create more space for critical infrastructure that will enhance the quality of life and generate robust employment opportunities for the local

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