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This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Live Mint staff.World News Today Live: Iran to strengthen near weapons-grade uranium reserves, IAEA chief calls it 'very concerning'
- Iran plans to boost its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA chief warns. Iran continues to assert its nuclear activities are for civilian use, despite US and Israeli opposition to its potential development of nuclear weapons.
World News Today Live: St. Nicholas Day on December 6, 2024: History, traditions, and cultural significance
- St. Nicholas Day, observed on December 6, honors Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century Christian bishop known for his generosity. Celebrated globally, especially in Europe and the US, this day serves as a timeless reminder of kindness, giving, and gratitude.
World News Today Live: Indians in Syria: MEA ‘closely following’ situation as insurgents enter key towns, capture Hama
- Syrian insurgents entered two central towns early Friday just north of the central city of Homs, bringing them closer Syria’s third largest city, an opposition war monitor and pro-government media both reported.
World News Today Live: Food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says
- The FAO’s food price index, which tracks global prices for a basket of staple foods, averaged 127.5 points in November, a 0.5% increase from October
Delhi pollution: BS-3 petrol, BS-4 diesel car ban revoked
World News Today Live: Bangladesh minority group slams attack against Hindus in Sunamganj: ‘Over 100 houses looted, temple damaged…’
- The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council condemned attacks on minorities in Sunamgonj, where over 100 Hindu homes were vandalised. The group demanded government action against the attackers and support for the victims.
World News Today Live: Bitcoin surge: El Salvador president celebrates investment exceeding $600 million, Vancouver mayor consider similar move
- Bitcoin surge: El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele celebrated as Bitcoin surpassed $100,000, boosting the govt's investment in the crypto token to over $600 million. And Vancouver mayor Ken Sim said the city would consider a similar move to diversify reserves.
World News Today Live: Bangladesh's Yunus flags ‘glaring gaps’ in minority attack reports, accuses ‘foreign media’ of false propaganda
- Muhammad Yunus dismissed claims of widespread atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, urging verification of information and accusing foreign media of exaggeration. He asserted that recent violence is politically motivated, not based on religious animosity.
World News Today Live: Viral video: Bahamas lawmaker throws parliamentary mace out of window; netizens say ‘no better time to be alive’
- During a debate on police corruption, a Bahamas lawmaker threw the parliamentary mace out a window, prompting the suspension of the session.
World News Today Live: ‘Significant risk’: South Korea’s ruling party chief backs Yoon Suk Yeol suspension, but vows to block impeachment
- South Korea's ruling party leader backs suspending President Yoon Suk Yeol's powers following his martial law declaration. This surprising change raises the chances of impeachment, as concerns grow over Yoon's actions posing risks to citizens and the country's international standing.
World News Today Live: Bangladesh to replace Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image with ‘graffiti’ on banknotes
- Bangladesh is removing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image from currency notes following Sheikh Hasina's ouster. New notes will feature symbols from the July uprising instead. The central bank plans to release redesigned notes within six months
World News Today Live: Congo on high alert as mystery flu-like disease claims 71 lives, half of victims children
- A mystery illness in Congo's Kwango province has led to 71 confirmed deaths, with nearly half of the victims being children. Public health experts are investigating the disease's cause, which is suspected to be respiratory, but its transmission remains unknown.