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World News Today Highlights December 1, 2024: Kolkata youth claims attack in Dhaka over his Hindu identity
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World News Today Highlights December 1, 2024: Kolkata youth claims attack in Dhaka over his Hindu identity

World News Today Highlights: In today’s fast-paced world, it is essential to stay up to date with global news. Our World News coverage provides a comprehensive overview of key international events, from politics and economics to social movements and cultural shifts. Get the latest updates on geopolitical developments, political changes, economic trends and important global issues that shape societies and influence lives on every continent. Through expert analysis and timely reporting, we bring you a clear view of the forces impacting today’s global landscape, keeping you informed and prepared. Explore stories that reveal how international events connect and affect communities around the world, ensuring you never miss a moment.

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01 Dec 2024, 23:38:07 IST

World News Today Live: Calcutta youth claims attack in Dhaka over his Hindu identity

  • Sayan Ghosh, 22, from Kolkata, claims he was attacked in Dhaka on November 26 after revealing his Hindu identity. A group of men attacked him, stole his belongings and injured him, he said, adding that local police allegedly refused to press charges, calling his visit into question.

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01 Dec 2024, 23:07:10 IST

World News Today Live: INC-5 global conference on plastic pollution ends in major disagreements between nations

  • The meeting between 175 parties was marked by a high degree of disagreement over whether the treaty should cover the entire life cycle of plastics and provide financial support from developed countries to help developing countries abandon plastics. plastics.

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01 Dec 2024, 18:55:57 IST

World News Today Live: ‘Make Bangladesh part of India…’: Angry mob heckles woman scribe in Dhaka amid row over Hindu monk’s arrest

  • The South Asian country is grappling with political tensions after longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India in August following a mass uprising that left hundreds dead .

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01 Dec 2024, 1:16:07 PM IST

World News Today Live: “An opportunity for us to exist”, Belgium becomes the first country to recognize the rights of sex workers

  • Belgium has become the first country to officially recognize the rights of sex workers, offering them benefits such as maternity leave and health insurance. This follows the decriminalization of sex work in 2022, granting similar protections to other professions, although concerns about exploitation persist.

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01 Dec 2024, 12:49:03 IST

World News Today Live: Are you considering moving to Europe? No visa required to live or work in THIS destination — Check how to get there

  • A particular destination in Europe does not require a visa if one wishes to work or live there. Read to find out more

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01 Dec 2024, 12:12:54 IST

World News Today Live: ISKCON calls for special prayers and kirtan; Claims Arrest of 2 More Monks, Secretary of Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh

  • ISKCON called for a global prayer for peace on December 1, urging worshipers to gather at local temples. It follows the arrest of two monks in Bangladesh amid growing violence against religious minorities, prompting calls for protection from the Indian government.

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01 Dec 2024, 10:57:37 IST

World News Today Live: Syrian rebels seize Aleppo airport, tighten grip on Hama as President Bashar al-Assad’s forces withdraw

  • HTS-led rebels took control of significant areas of Aleppo and its international airport after a surprise offensive. They aim to expand safe zones for displaced civilians in Idlib while confronting airstrikes by Russian and Syrian forces, marking a change of control in the region.

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01 Dec 2024, 07:34:33 IST

World News Today Live: Australian PM hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban:

  • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Elon Musk are clashing over new legislation banning children under 16 from social media, aimed at tackling cyberbullying. While Albanese defends the law, Musk calls it a means of controlling the Internet, highlighting tensions in regulating Big Tech.

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01 Dec 2024, 06:53:18 IST

World News Today Live: Donald Trump promises 100% tariffs on BRICS countries if…: “Go find another asshole”

  • In recent years, some of its member countries, notably Russia and China, have sought an alternative to the US dollar or created their own BRICS currency. India has so far not participated in this process.

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