Sudan: 2.7 million women of reproductive age displaced
UN estimates reveal that 2.7 million women of reproductive age have been displaced in Sudan, highlighting the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict on vulnerable populations. Source link
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Old cars, new problems: 18% GST increases problems for businessmen, relief for common man – gst council raise gst rate on the sale of old and used vehicles from 12 percent to 18 but not for individuals
The GST Council on Saturday, December 21, decided to increase the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the sale of second hand cars. The council has decided to increase the GST rate on the sale of old and used vehicles from 12% to 18%. However, this new rate will be applicable only to those vehicles … Read more
Death toll from car collision at Magdeburg Christmas market rises to 5 – DW – 12/21/2024
Several German states and cities said they were tightening security at Christmas markets in the wake of the Magdeburg attack, which killed 5 people and injured 200 others. In the capital Berlin, the state interior minister said police would “increase their presence at the city’s Christmas markets” as a precaution. Other states, including Hesse, Bremen, … Read more
France adds first nuclear reactor to grid in 25 years
Paris— France connected the Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor to its grid on Saturday morning, the first time it has been added to the country’s nuclear power network in 25 years, state operator EDF said. The reactor, which began operating in September ahead of grid connection, is coming online 12 years later than originally planned and … Read more
France – Samuel Paty trial verdict: Eight people found guilty
Eight individuals have been convicted over their roles in the 2020 behavior of French teacher Samuel Paty. FRANCE 24’s Claire Paccalin was at the courtroom in the French capital. Source link
Samuel Paty: French court sentences eight for involvement in beheading
A French court sentenced eight people to prison terms ranging from one to 16 years for their roles in a hate campaign that culminated in the murder of Samuel Paty, a teacher who had shown caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in class. Source link
Car attack on German Christmas market: Scholz condemns ‘terrible, insane’ act
Germans on Saturday mourned the victims and their shaken sense of security after a Saudi doctor intentionally drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing at least five people, including a small child, and wounding at least 200 others. Source link
Islamic terrorists kill 16 security personnel – DW – 12/21/2024
Sixteen security personnel were killed in an attack by Islamic militants in northwestern Pakistan early Saturday, officials said. Deputy Superintendent of Police Hidayat Ullah told Reuters that the attack on the security forces’ post took place at 2 a.m. (2100 GMT on Friday) and that the attackers used light and heavy weapons. “Search operations are … Read more
At least 20 killed in Islamist attacks on villages in central Mali
Some 20 people were killed and many injured in attacks carried out by jihadists Friday in six villages in central Mali. Grain silos were burned and the local population fled, local authorities reported. Source link
Suspect behind German Christmas market attack ‘Islamophobic’, authorities say
The Saudi suspect behind the deadly car attack on a Christmas market in Germany is believed to be “Islamophobic”, the interior minister said Saturday. The 50-year-old doctor, now under arrest, said German authorities had not done enough to fight the “Islamism of Europe” and had also voiced support for the far-right and anti-immigrant Alternative for … Read more