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Falklands, Christmas message from Sir Keir Starmer

«MercoPress» (en) 

A message from Prime Minister Keir Starmer: It’s a real privilege to wish everyone in the Falkland Islands a very happy Christmas. It has been a year of change in the UK as we’ve brought in our new Government of service with that commitment to service extending to every one of you supporting your islands and the issues you care about, cheering you on in your successes and flying your flag proudly over Whitehall on Falklands Day.

Pakistan’ long-range missiles pose new threat to US, says official

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Pakistan’s development of long-range ballistic missiles poses a new threat to the U.S., according to Deputy National Security Advisor John Finer, reports Reuters. John Finer, the U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, says that Pakistan’s development of long-range ballistic missiles presents an “emerging threat” to the United States. According to Reuters, Finer stated in an interview […]

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How secretive Swiss sought to keep a lid on the Credit Suisse crisis

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

A Swiss parliamentary inquiry revealed that secret meetings and mistrust among officials hampered the government's response to Credit Suisse's 2023 collapse. Undocumented "non-meetings" and downplaying of the bank's problems left key ministers uninformed, hindering preparations for the eventual UBS takeover. This secrecy, intended to protect Switzerland's reputation as a financial haven, ultimately contributed to the crisis.

Italy's Salvini Defiant As Verdict Due In Migrant Trial

International Business Times 

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was defiant Friday as he arrived for the verdict in his long-running trial for blocking a migrant rescue ship at sea, for which he risks six years in jail.

Jio Star's Kevin Vaz elected president of IBDF

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Kevin Vaz, CEO of Jio Star's entertainment division, has been elected president of the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF). Vaz, succeeding K Madhavan, aims to democratize content creation and foster sustainable growth within India's expanding media landscape, emphasising equitable collaborations and progressive regulations.

'Classical chess probably the worst': Magnus Carlsen

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen stirred the pot by declaring faster chess formats the "pure sport", criticising classical chess for being "too forgiving". He argued that rapid and blitz chess better reflect a player's all-around skills. Carlsen also critiqued the recent World Championship match between Gukesh and Ding, deeming the quality subpar.