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Police in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters who opposed the government’s decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union. Russian agencies reported on Monday that several protesters were detained during the clashes. The protests had been ongoing for several days, with thousands of people taking to the streets across the country. Demonstrators accused the ruling Georgian Dream party of shifting towards authoritarianism and adopting policies that were increasingly anti-Western and pro-Russian. Many protesters expressed frustration over the government’s decision to halt EU accession talks, a move that further fueled tensions.…

Summary BETHLEHEM, West Bank, Dec 1 (Reuters) – For the second consecutive year, Bethlehem faces a Christmas without cheer. Tourists are avoiding the Palestinian city, and many locals are looking for a way out as the Gaza war continues. Manger Square, in front of the Church of the Nativity, is mostly empty, and souvenir shops remain closed.Once again, there are no plans to erect the traditional Christmas tree adorned with lights in this ancient city, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus, now located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. “During these challenging times in our Palestinian cities, especially in…

Auliʻi Cravalho was just 16 years old when she voiced her breakout role as Moana. Eight years later, she is reprising the iconic Disney character at the premiere of the much-anticipated sequel, Moana 2. “Playing Moana has been the opportunity of a lifetime — voicing a character who isn’t afraid to grab a demigod by the ear and take him on a journey across the sea is a ton of fun,” Cravalho said in an email interview, referring to Moana’s superhuman friend, Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson). Moana embarked on her first big-screen adventure in 2016, using the ancient navigation…

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he would nominate Kashyap “Kash” Patel, a 44-year-old loyalist with limited experience in federal law enforcement, to serve as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending justice, and protecting the American people,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution.” Patel, who will need Senate confirmation to become FBI director, has built…

NEW DELHI, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Cyclone Fengal claimed at least 19 lives across India and Sri Lanka and caused widespread flooding in Tamil Nadu and the Puducherry region after crossing India’s southern coast from the Bay of Bengal on Saturday. Puducherry experienced its heaviest 24-hour rainfall in three decades, according to India’s weather office, which shared the information on social media on Sunday. The storm’s intense downpour overwhelmed local infrastructure, leading to severe waterlogging in many areas. Chennai, the southern city, also bore the brunt of the cyclone’s fury. The powerful winds and heavy rainfall inundated several parts of…

Donald Trump’s name and fame have always kept him in the limelight, despite his preference to stay out of it. A resurfaced clip of young Barron speaking with his mother, Melania Trump, and sharing his birthday wish before turning 3 has gone viral on social media. Some users on X are praising the future First Lady as an “amazing mom,” while others are commenting that “they raised him right.” The footage, filmed at a 2009 charity event hosted by Melania to raise funds for kids battling cancer, shows a camera following her and Barron, who was dressed sharply and seen…

Domestic Box Office Set for Record Thanksgiving Haul The domestic box office is on track to achieve its highest Thanksgiving performance since the pandemic, driven by the releases of Moana 2, Wicked, and Gladiator II. Strong Start for Moana 2 Disney’s Moana 2 debuted in theaters on Wednesday and is projected to earn between $120 million and $150 million in the U.S. and Canada through the Sunday holiday. This marks a major boost for the box office, as it joins Universal’s Wicked and Paramount’s Gladiator II, both of which are in their second week of release. Thanksgiving Weekend to Surpass…

Southampton were denied a victory by a controversial VAR decision in their 1-1 draw against high-flying Brighton on Friday. After Flynn Downes had equalized Kaoru Mitoma’s opener for Brighton, Cameron Archer believed he had put the Saints 2-1 ahead. However, after a VAR review lasting more than four minutes, the decision was made to rule out the goal. Although Archer was deemed to be onside, Adam Armstrong was penalized for being offside, despite not touching the ball, as he was judged to have interfered with play. As a result, Southampton had to settle for their first away point of the…

Summary WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has authorized the potential sale of spare parts for F-16 fighter jets and radar systems to Taiwan, valued at approximately $385 million, the Pentagon announced on Friday. This approval comes one day before Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te embarks on a sensitive diplomatic trip across the Pacific. Despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Taiwan, U.S. law mandates the provision of defense support to Taiwan, a stance that continues to provoke strong opposition from Beijing. Taiwan, a democratically governed nation, rejects China’s claims of sovereignty. China has…

Australian lawmakers passed landmark rules on Thursday to ban under-16s from social media, enacting one of the world’s toughest crackdowns on popular sites like Facebook, Instagram, and X. The bill, which has gained bipartisan support, now requires social media companies to take “reasonable steps” to prevent young teens from creating accounts. The companies, which could face fines up to Aus$50 million (US$32.5 million) for non-compliance, have criticized the laws as “vague,” “problematic,” and “rushed.” The legislation passed the lower chamber of parliament on Wednesday and the Senate late Thursday evening, making it nearly certain to become law. Centre-left Prime Minister…