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Lula vetoes bill that would have cut Jair Bolsonaro’s prison sentence

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vetoed a bill that would have reduced former President Jair Bolsonaro’s prison sentence from 27 years to two years.

Indian gig workers demand benefits and protections

Labor groups organized a strike on New Year's Eve and demanded a minimum monthly income of 24,000 to 40,000 rupees for gig workers.

Cyprus, Greece and Israel sign military cooperation plans

The agreements were signed in Nicosia during an annual joint meeting of the three countries' military staffs.

Gunmen attack Kasuwan Daji village in Niger state

Police said more than 30 people were killed and some were kidnapped in Kasuwan Daji village in Kabe district of Niger state.

Venezuela frees 88 jailed after July election protests

Most detainees from the post-election unrest have been released, but about 900 political prisoners remain.

China ends military drills near Taiwan as tensions remain high

China's military exercises near Taiwan simulated a blockade and involved live-fire drills, raising regional security concerns.

Turkey detains 357 suspects after clashes with Islamic State

The operation led to the deaths of three police officers and six militants in Yalova during a major standoff.

Train derailment kills 13 in Oaxaca, Mexico

More than 90 people were injured when the Interoceanic Train derailed near Nizanda, Oaxaca.

US and China support new ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand

The ceasefire aims to stop border violence that displaced many and killed dozens.

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib sentenced to 15 more years for 1MDB scandal

Najib Razak received a new 15-year prison term and a record fine for charges linked to the 1MDB corruption case.

Palestinian man attacks and kills two in northern Israel

The attacker was shot and is in stable condition, and Israeli forces began military operations in his hometown in the West Bank.

Syria: 8 killed in first major mosque attack since Assad

The attack targeted an Alawite community mosque in Homs, killing eight and injuring 18 during Friday prayers.

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